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Meet the Kia Soul EV Boardmasters Edition, the one and only

The South Korean carmaker has come up with this design study to demonstrate what electric vehicles are capable of off-road.

Compared to its ICE-powered counterpart, the prototype features extra ground clearance, 16-inch stainless-steel wheels painted white and 30-inch sand tires.

A large metal roof rack has convenient mounting points for two surfboards, there are additional lights all around, and a solar panel on the roof used to power some of the extra on-board equipment.

Powering the Kia Soul EV Boardmasters Edition is an electric system capable of 204 PS (201 hp / 150 kW) and 395 Nm (291 lb-ft) of torque. The driving range is not mentioned anywhere, but the battery capacity is given as 64 kilowatt-hours.

Inside, the rear seats make room for some extra luggage, and the floor is lined with wood.