Kia Soul EV

October 2017 - April 2019

£26,995Price from

30.0 kWhUseable Battery

105 miReal Range

286 Wh/miEfficiency

This electric vehicle is no longer for sale

A new model is available:

Kia Soul EV 64 kWh

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Price from (last known) £26,995

Availability	Not available to order
Available to order from	October 2017
Available to order until	April 2019

Annual VED	£0
Congestion Charge	£11.50
Insurance Group	18

Price shown is the last known On The Road price: it includes VAT, first year VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery.
The price also includes the applicable Plug-In Car Grant of £3500 at the time the vehicle was last available.

Real Range between 75 - 160 mi

City - Cold Weather	105 mi
Highway - Cold Weather	75 mi
Combined - Cold Weather	90 mi

City - Mild Weather	160 mi
Highway - Mild Weather	95 mi
Combined - Mild Weather	120 mi

Indication of real-world range in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 70 mph is assumed. The actual range will depend on speed, style of driving, weather and route conditions.

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Performance

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph	11.2 sec
Top Speed	90 mph
Electric Range	105 mi

Total Power	81 kW (109 hp)
Total Torque	210 lb-ft
Drive	Front

Battery

Nominal Capacity *	33.0 kWh
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Number of Cells	No Data
Architecture	400 V
Warranty Period	7 years
Warranty Mileage	100,000 mi

Useable Capacity	30.0 kWh
Cathode Material	No Data
Pack Configuration	No Data
Nominal Voltage	No Data
Form Factor	No Data
Name / Reference	No Data

Charging

Home / Destination

Charge Port	Type 1
Port Location	Front Side - Middle
Charge Power	6.6 kW AC

Charge Time (0->105 mi)	5h30m
Charge Speed	20 mph

Rapid Charging

Charge Port	CHAdeMO
Port Location	Front Side - Middle
Charge Power (max)	50 kW DC
Charge Power (10-80%)	40 kW DC

Charge Time (10->84 mi)	33 min
Charge Speed	130 mph
Autocharge Supported	No

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge Supported

Supported Protocol

Battery Preconditioning

Preconditioning Possible

Automatically using Navigation

Click here for all charging information

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Bidirectional Charging (V2X / BPT)

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

Exterior Outlet(s)	-
Interior Outlet(s)	-

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

V2H via DC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

V2G via DC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

Energy Consumption

EVDB Real Range

Range	105 mi
Vehicle Consumption	286 Wh/mi

CO2 Emissions	0 g/km
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent	142 mpg

NEDC Ratings

Range	155 mi
Rated Consumption	230 Wh/mi
Vehicle Consumption	193 Wh/mi

CO2 Emissions	0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent	176 mpg
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent	210 mpg

Rated = official figures as published by manufacturer. Rated consumption and fuel equivalency figures include charging losses.
Vehicle = calculated battery energy consumption used by the vehicle for propulsion and on-board systems.
NOTE: The fuel equivalency figures are shown in IMPERIAL MPG. Figures in US MPG will differ significantly.

Real Energy Consumption between 188 - 400 Wh/mi

City - Cold Weather	286 Wh/mi
Highway - Cold Weather	400 Wh/mi
Combined - Cold Weather	333 Wh/mi

City - Mild Weather	188 Wh/mi
Highway - Mild Weather	316 Wh/mi
Combined - Mild Weather	250 Wh/mi

Indication of real-world energy use in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 70 mph is assumed. The energy use will depend on speed, style of driving, climate and route conditions.

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Safety (Euro NCAP)

Safety Rating
Adult Occupant	84%
Child Occupant	82%

Rating Year	2014
Vulnerable Road Users	59%
Safety Assist	56%

For more details on the safety rating of this vehicle, visit euroncap.com

Dimensions and Weight

Length	4140 mm
Width	1800 mm
Width with mirrors	No Data
Height	1593 mm
Wheelbase	2570 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)	1580 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)	1960 kg
Max. Payload	455 kg

Cargo Volume	281 L
Cargo Volume Max	891 L
Cargo Volume Frunk	No Data
Roof Load	0 kg
Tow Hitch Possible	No Data
Towing Weight Unbraked	0 kg
Towing Weight Braked	0 kg
Vertical Load Max	No Data

Miscellaneous

Seats	5 people
Isofix	Yes, 2 seats
Turning Circle	10.6 m
Platform	No Data
EV Dedicated Platform	No Data

Car Body	SUV
Segment	JB - Compact
Roof Rails	No
Heat pump (HP)	No Data
HP Standard Equipment	No Data

Company Car Tax Indication

Financial Year 2017-18

BIK Tax Rate	1%
P11D Value from	£30,440
Benefit in Kind (BIK)	£304

BIK @ 20%	£5 pcm
BIK @ 40%	£10 pcm
BIK @ 45%	£11 pcm

Financial Year 2018-19

BIK Tax Rate	1%
P11D Value from	£30,440
Benefit in Kind (BIK)	£304

BIK @ 20%	£5 pcm
BIK @ 40%	£10 pcm
BIK @ 45%	£11 pcm

Financial Year 2019-20

BIK Tax Rate	1%
P11D Value from	£30,440
Benefit in Kind (BIK)	£304

BIK @ 20%	£5 pcm
BIK @ 40%	£10 pcm
BIK @ 45%	£11 pcm

Go to the Soul EV on the official Kia website.

* = estimated value. Average energy consumption and range based on moderate drive style and climate. Real-life values may differ significantly. Pricing information might not be actual for some regions. No rights can be derived from the information on this site.

Home and Destination Charging (0 -> 100%)

Charging is possible by using a regular wall plug or a charging station. Public charging is always done through a charging station. How fast the EV can charge depends on the charging station (EVSE) used and the maximum charging capacity of the EV. The table below shows all possible options for charging the Kia Soul EV. Each option shows how fast the battery can be charged from empty to full.

Type 1 (Yazaki - SAE J1772)

Charging Point	Max. Power	Power	Time	Rate
Wall Plug (2.3 kW)	230V / 1x10A	2.3 kW	15h30m	7 mph
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW)	230V / 1x16A	3.7 kW	9h45m	11 mph
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW)	230V / 1x29A	6.6 kW †	5h30m	19 mph
3-phase 16A (11 kW)	230V / 1x16A	3.7 kW †	9h45m	11 mph
3-phase 32A (22 kW)	230V / 1x29A	6.6 kW †	5h30m	19 mph

† = Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.

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Rapid Charging (10 -> 80%)

Rapid charging enables longer journeys by adding as much range as possible in the shortest amount of time. Charging power will decrease significantly after 80% state-of-charge has been reached. A typical rapid charge therefore rarely exceeds 80% SoC. The rapid charge rate of an EV depends on the charger used and the maximum charging power the EV can handle. The table below shows all details for rapid charging the Kia Soul EV.

Max. Power: maximum power provided by charge point
Avg. Power: average power provided by charge point over a session from 10% to 80%
Time: time needed to charge from 10% to 80%
Rate: average charging speed over a session from 10% to 80%

CHAdeMO

Charging Point	Max. Power	Avg. Power	Time	Rate
CHAdeMO (50 kW DC)	50 kW	40 kW †	33 min	130 mph
CHAdeMO (100 kW DC)	50 kW †	40 kW †	33 min	130 mph

This vehicle does not support Autocharge
This vehicle does not support Plug & Charge

† = Limited by charging capabilities of vehicle

Autocharge: allows for automatic initiation of a charging session at supported CCS charging stations.

Plug & Charge: allows for automatic initiation of a charging session at supported CCS charging stations in accordance with ISO 15118.

Actual charging rates may differ from data shown due to factors like outside temperature, state of the battery and driving style.

All about the Kia Soul EV

No longer available

This electric vehicle is no longer in production and not available to buy new. The Kia Soul EV was available from October 2017 until April 2019. Financial data like price, leasing and company car tax were applicable to the final year of availability of the Kia Soul EV.

A new model of the Kia Soul EV (2017) is available: Kia Soul EV 64 kWh (2020).

Pricing

The Kia Soul EV had a Recommend Retail Price (RRP) of £29,345 and an On The Road Price (OTR) of £30,495. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery. The Kia Soul EV was eligible for a Plug-In Car Grant (PICG) of £3,500. The OTR Price including the PICG for the Kia Soul EV is £26,995.

Drivetrain and Performance

The Kia Soul EV is a full electric vehicle (BEV). The maximum power of the Kia Soul EV is 81 kW (109 hp). The maximum torque is 210 lb-ft. The Kia Soul EV is front wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 11.2 seconds. The top speed is 90 mph.

Battery and Charging

The battery of the Kia Soul EV has an estimated total capacity of 33 kWh. The usable capacity is 30 kWh. A range of about 105 miles is achievable on a fully charged battery. The actual range will however depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style.

For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in a range of around 75 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 160 mi.

Charging is done using a Type 1 connector and the on-board charger has a maximum power of 6.6 kW. This charges a fully depleted battery back to full in around 5 hours 30 minutes. Charging the car using a regular wall plug will take around 15 hours 30 minutes.

Rapid charging is possible through a CHAdeMO connection. The maximum rapid charge power is 50 kW. The battery can't be charged continuously at this power. In an average rapid charge session the average charge power will be around 40 kW. This charges the battery from 10% to 80% in around 35 minutes. A rapid charge like this will add about 70 miles of range.

Energy Consumption

The combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the Kia Soul EV is about 286 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 142 mpg in a traditional petrol car.

The actual energy consumption will depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style. For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in an energy use of around 400 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 188 Wh per mile.

CO2 Emission

The Kia Soul EV emits no CO2 during driving. This only includes direct emissions from the vehicle itself. The energy needed to charge the battery might have been (partly) generated by the use of fossil fuels. Vehicles with an internal combustion engine will always emit CO2 during driving. Additionally, CO2 is emitted during the production and transport of fossil fuels.

More information from Kia

The link below will open the page of the Soul EV on the official Kia site.

Go to the Soul EV on the official Kia website.

Preceding model

The model shown on this page is the successor of the Kia Soul EV, which was available to order from September 2014 until October 2017. The previous model was £500 less expensive, had 10 mi less range, same acceleration and was similar in energy consumption.

Preceding model Kia Soul EV

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