Global EV Comparison: Kia Soul EV Long Range vs Tesla Model S Long Range
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General Info
The Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €47450. The Tesla Model S Long Range (2019-2020) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €37700 on the used car market.
The Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…) is a SUV, whereas the Tesla Model S Long Range (2019-2020) is a Liftback.
| Property | Kia Soul EV Long Range | Tesla Model S Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2020-… | 2019-2020 |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea | Netherlands, USA |
| Body Style | SUV | Liftback |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €47450 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | €19873 | €37700 |
| GCC Score | 5.6 | 7.6 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Tesla Model S Long Range (2019-2020) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…).
| Property | Kia Soul EV Long Range | Tesla Model S Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 391 km | 600 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 452 km | 624 km |
| Range (GCC) | 378 km | 550 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 67.5 kWh | 100 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 64 kWh | 95 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 16.9 kWh/100 km | 17.3 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.91 km/kWh | 5.79 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.9 | 8.8 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Tesla Model S Long Range (2019-2020) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 200 kW, while the Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…) maxes out at 77 kW.
The Tesla Model S Long Range (2019-2020) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 16.5 kW, whereas the Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…) is limited to 7.2 kW.
| Property | Kia Soul EV Long Range | Tesla Model S Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 7.2 kW | 16.5 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 77 kW | 200 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | Tesla Type 2 (Mennekes) |
| Charging Score | 4.5 | 7.7 |
Performance
The Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…) is front-wheel drive, while the Tesla Model S Long Range (2019-2020) offers an all-wheel drive system.
The Tesla Model S Long Range (2019-2020) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Kia Soul EV Long Range | Tesla Model S Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 150 kW | 398 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 201 hp | 534 hp |
| Motor Torque | 395 Nm | 755 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.9 s | 3.8 s |
| Top Speed | 167 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.7 | 6.9 |
Dimensions
The Tesla Model S Long Range (2019-2020) is longer and wider, but the Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…) is taller.
The Tesla Model S Long Range (2019-2020) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Kia Soul EV Long Range | Tesla Model S Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4195 mm | 4970 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | - Width (with Mirrors) | 2189 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1800 mm | 1964 mm |
| Height | 1605 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm | 2960 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Tesla Model S Long Range (2019-2020) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Tesla Model S Long Range (2019-2020), but the Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…) doesn’t have one.
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.
| Property | Kia Soul EV Long Range | Tesla Model S Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1758 kg | 2290 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 315 l | 745 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1339 l | 1645 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 60 l |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.5 | 5.5 |
