Kia Soul EV Standard Range vs Rimac Concept One Gen 1

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General Info

The Kia Soul EV Standard Range (2020-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €38418. The Rimac Concept One (2013-2016) has been discontinued, it was never offered for sale in Europe.

The Kia Soul EV Standard Range (2020-…) is a SUV, whereas the Rimac Concept One (2013-2016) is a Coupe.

Property Kia Soul EV Standard Range Rimac Concept One Gen 1
Years of Production 2020-… 2013-2016
Current Status Produced Discontinued
Country of Manufacture South Korea Croatia
Body Style SUV Coupe
Market Availability EU EU
Price Europe (New) €38418 - Price Europe (New)
Price Europe (Used) €15999 - Price Europe (Used)
GCC Score 5.1 5.8

Range and Efficiency

While the Rimac Concept One (2013-2016) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Kia Soul EV Standard Range (2020-…).

Property Kia Soul EV Standard Range Rimac Concept One Gen 1
Range (WLTP) 276 km 349 km
Range (GCC) 235 km 297 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 42 kWh 82 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 39.2 kWh 78 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 16.7 kWh/100 km 26.3 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.99 km/kWh 3.81 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.5 3.2

Charging

The Rimac Concept One (2013-2016) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 120 kW, while the Kia Soul EV Standard Range (2020-…) maxes out at 44 kW.

The Rimac Concept One (2013-2016) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Kia Soul EV Standard Range (2020-…) is limited to 7.2 kW.

Property Kia Soul EV Standard Range Rimac Concept One Gen 1
Max Charging Power (AC) 7.2 kW 22 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 44 kW 120 kW
Architecture 400 V 650 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 4 8.1

Performance

The Kia Soul EV Standard Range (2020-…) is front-wheel drive, while the Rimac Concept One (2013-2016) offers an all-wheel drive system.

The Rimac Concept One (2013-2016) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Kia Soul EV Standard Range Rimac Concept One Gen 1
Drive Type FWD AWD
Motor Type 1 motor: PMSM 4 motors: 2 PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 100 kW 913 kW
Motor Power (hp) 134 hp 1224 hp
Motor Torque 395 Nm 1600 Nm
0-100 km/h 9.9 s 2.5 s
Top Speed 157 km/h 340 km/h
Performance Score 3 8.6

Dimensions

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Kia Soul EV Standard Range Rimac Concept One Gen 1
Length 4195 mm 4187 mm
Width (with Mirrors) - Width (with Mirrors) 1854 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1800 mm - Width (w/o Mirrors)
Height 1605 mm 1070 mm
Wheelbase 2600 mm 2563 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 Kia Soul EV Standard Range Rimac Concept One Gen 1
Number of Seats 5 2
Curb Weight 1610 kg 1850 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 315 l - Cargo Volume (Trunk)
Cargo Volume (Max) 1339 l - Cargo Volume (Max)
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 5.5 2.5
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