2014-2019 27 kWh / 30 kWh (SK Innovation 96s)
| Nominal voltage | 360 V |
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| Operating range | 270–400 V* |
| Protocol | CAN bus (500 kbps), Kia EV-CAN. |
| Home use (V2H) | Supported via Battery-Emulator (stationary home storage)* |
| Cooling | air (cabin air intake ventilation) |
| Battery-Emulator support | Work in progress · GitHub |
| Built-in contactors | Yes (source) |
| Dimensions | Not confirmed |
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| Weight | 240 kg |
| Cell configuration | 96s |
| Connector | CHAdeMO |
| Connectors | CHAdeMO / Type 1. |
| Used | from £2,000 |
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* Data sourced from dalathegreat/Battery-Emulator firmware driver specifications and the Battery-Emulator Wiki.
96s SK Innovation pouch string with integrated air cooling ducting. Kia BMS communicates on 500 kbps EV-CAN.
First-generation Kia Soul EV battery pack using SK Innovation pouch cells configured as 96s. Operating voltage range 270.0–400.0 V*. Integrated CHAdeMO fast charging port with V2H capability.
Early 27 kWh packs suffered high degradation in hot climates; 30 kWh packs (2018–2019) have improved electrolyte chemistry.
