Kia Soul EV Gen 1 vs Soul Long Range
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA
General Info
The Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €47450. 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 | 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 Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €47450 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €8799 | €19873 |
| 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) | 150 km | 391 km |
| Range (WLTP) | - Range (WLTP) | 452 km |
| Range (GCC) | 151 km | 378 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 30.5 kWh | 67.5 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 27 kWh | 64 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17.9 kWh/100 km | 16.9 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.59 km/kWh | 5.91 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 4.6 | 7 |
Charging
| Property | Kia Soul EV Gen 1 | Kia Soul EV Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 3.6 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 | 285 Nm | 395 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 11.2 s | 7.9 s |
| Top Speed | 145 km/h | 167 km/h |
| Performance Score | 2.3 | 3.7 |
Dimensions
| Property | Kia Soul EV Gen 1 | Kia Soul EV Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4140 mm | 4195 mm |
| Height | 1593 mm | 1605 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2570 mm | 2600 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Kia Soul EV Gen 1 | Kia Soul EV Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1492 kg | 1758 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 281 l | 315 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 891 l | 1339 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.4 | 5.5 |
