Kia Soul EV Gen 1 vs Soul Long Range
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in imperial units (mi, lb). To see metric units (km, kg), switch website version to Global
General Info
While the Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…) is currently produced, it is not offered for sale in the United States. The Kia Soul EV (2014-2017) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as $7777 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Kia Soul EV Gen 1 | Kia Soul EV Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2014-2017 | 2020-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea | South Korea |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available in the USA | Yes | No |
| Price USA (Used) | $7777 | - Price USA (Used) |
| GCC Score | 4.5 | 5.6 |
Range and Efficiency
The Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Kia Soul EV (2014-2017).
| Property | Kia Soul EV Gen 1 | Kia Soul EV Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 93 mi | 243 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | - Range (WLTP) | 281 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 94 mi | 235 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 30.5 kWh | 67.5 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 27 kWh | 64 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 28.7 kWh/100 mi | 27.2 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.48 mi/kWh | 3.67 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 4.6 | 7 |
Charging
| Property | Kia Soul EV Gen 1 | Kia Soul EV Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 6.6 kW | 7.2 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 50 kW | 77 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CHAdeMO Type 1 (J1772) | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 3.2 | 4.5 |
Performance
| Property | Kia Soul EV Gen 1 | Kia Soul EV Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | 1 motor: PMSM | 1 motor: PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 81 kW | 150 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 109 hp | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | 210 lb-ft | 291 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 10.8 s | 7.6 s |
| Top Speed | 90 mph | 104 mph |
| Performance Score | 2.3 | 3.7 |
Dimensions
| Property | Kia Soul EV Gen 1 | Kia Soul EV Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 163 in | 165.2 in |
| Height | 62.7 in | 63.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 102.4 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Kia Soul EV Gen 1 | Kia Soul EV Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 3289 lb | 3876 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 9.9 ft3 | 11.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 31.5 ft3 | 47.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.4 | 5.5 |
