The Soul EV Boardmasters Version is a one-off creation that imagines an off-road-focused electrical car that is able to take surfers to the waves. The car is a part of Kia’s sponsorship of the Boardmasters 2021 browsing and music competition in Cornwall, England.
For a extra rugged look, the suspension has a 3.0-inch (7.62-centimeter) carry. As well as, the entrance observe grows 4.3 inches (110 millimeters), and the rear observe will increase by 4.5 inches (115 millimeters). Kia matches a set of 16-inch, white-painted metal wheels with Maxxis Bighorn sand tires which have a 30-inch diameter.
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On the roof, there is a tubular metal roof rack. There’s room for 2 Tahe Bic Malibu surfboards up there. The world additionally features a photo voltaic panel that permits for utilizing small electronics with out utilizing the EV’s foremost battery. The rack has two LED spotlights if the occasion goes into the night time.
The powertrain stays inventory. The car makes 201 horsepower (150 kilowatts) and 291 pound-feet (395 Newton-meters) of torque. There is a 64-kilowatt-hour battery. Since it is a one-off, Kia does not have a variety estimate.
Kia paints the Boardmasters Version within the coloration Neptune Blue metallic, and the roof is black. Vibrant white decals add a coloration distinction to the outside.
This one-off has no rear seats to maximise inside space for storing. Kia installs spruce wooden decking in there. There’s additionally a fold-out bench that gives an ideal spot to sit down whereas tailgating. A swing-out arm on the roof does double responsibility as an area to hold wetsuits to dry or as a non-public space to hold a towel and alter garments.
The remainder of the cabin stays inventory. There is a 10.25-inch infotainment display and help for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A 10-speaker Harman/Kardon stereo makes music sound nice whereas touring to the browsing spot.
