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Here's a usable, practical and quite justifiable replacement for a fossil-fuel-powered vehicle. With a claimed range of 452 kilometres on a single charge, and bundles of torque, the Kia Soul EV does sound and look tempting.

It's funny how, sometimes, the design of an automobile can remind you of something that's completely different. The second-gen Soul EV's design does exactly that for me! With its squat stance, flat and interestingly designed face, and straight lines, it reminds me of the helmet of a Stormtrooper. In fact, its wafer-thin LED headlights make it look as though the Stormtrooper is squinting at you before shooting you with its Blaster. Even the strikingly well-designed tail l...