Long-Term Test Drive: 2016 Kia Soul EV (04:59)

"Range anxiety may be fairly new to the automotive lexicon," says Graeme Fletcher, "but it's something that all new electric vehicles owners think about—at least at first."

With that in mind, Graeme undertook a long-term test drive of the 2016 Kia Soul EV, an electric-powered compact that stands out from the crowd for more than just its looks.

"The differences between the Soul EV and its gas-powered counterpart are subtle," Graeme says, noting the curb weight as the most noticeable.

With a surprising amount of pep and a tremendous ability to cruise comfortably along the highway, the Kia Soul EV taught Graeme how to live electric.

This segment originally appeared on Episode 12 of Motoring 2016.