Global EV Comparison: Faraday Future FF 91 Futurist Alliance vs Kia Soul EV Gen 1
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General Info
Although the Faraday Future FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance (2023-…) has been announced, it is not yet in production and will not be available for sale in Europe. The Kia Soul EV (2014-2017) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €8799 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Faraday Future FF 91 Futurist Alliance | Kia Soul EV Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-… | 2014-2017 |
| Current Status | Announced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | USA | South Korea |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €8799 |
| GCC Score | 7.7 | 4.5 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Faraday Future FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance (2023-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Kia Soul EV (2014-2017).
| Property | Faraday Future FF 91 Futurist Alliance | Kia Soul EV Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 613 km | 150 km |
| Range (GCC) | 582 km | 151 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 142 kWh | 30.5 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 135 kWh | 27 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 23.2 kWh/100 km | 17.9 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.31 km/kWh | 5.59 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.1 | 4.6 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Faraday Future FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 180 kW, while the Kia Soul EV (2014-2017) maxes out at 50 kW.
The Faraday Future FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance (2023-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 15.3 kW, whereas the Kia Soul EV (2014-2017) is limited to 3.6 kW.
| Property | Faraday Future FF 91 Futurist Alliance | Kia Soul EV Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 15.3 kW | 3.6 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 180 kW | 50 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 1 | CHAdeMO Type 1 (J1772) |
| Charging Score | 7.9 | 3.2 |
Performance
The Kia Soul EV (2014-2017) is front-wheel drive, while the Faraday Future FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance (2023-…) offers an all-wheel drive system.
The Faraday Future FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Faraday Future FF 91 Futurist Alliance | Kia Soul EV Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 783 kW | 81 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 1050 hp | 109 hp |
| Motor Torque | 1977 Nm | 285 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 2.4 s | 11.2 s |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 145 km/h |
| Performance Score | 8.2 | 2.4 |
Dimensions
The Faraday Future FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance (2023-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Faraday Future FF 91 Futurist Alliance | Kia Soul EV Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5250 mm | 4140 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2283 mm | - Width (with Mirrors) |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | - Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1800 mm |
| Height | 1611 mm | 1593 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3200 mm | 2570 mm |
Cargo and Towing
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.
| Property | Faraday Future FF 91 Futurist Alliance | Kia Soul EV Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2922 kg | 1492 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 376 l | 281 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 891 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7 | 5.4 |
