Global EV Comparison: Kia Soul EV Long Range vs Honda eNy1 Electric
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…) has a starting price of €47450, compared to the Honda eNy1 (2023-…), which starts at €38990.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Kia Soul EV Long Range | Honda eNy1 Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2020-… | 2023-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea | Japan |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €47450 | €38990 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €19873 | €29900 |
| GCC Score | 5.6 | 5.9 |
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 Honda eNy1 (2023-…).
| Property | Kia Soul EV Long Range | Honda eNy1 Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 391 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 452 km | 412 km |
| Range (GCC) | 378 km | 350 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 67.5 kWh | 68.8 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 64 kWh | 61.9 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 16.9 kWh/100 km | 17.7 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.91 km/kWh | 5.65 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.8 | 6.2 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Honda eNy1 (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 78 kW, while the Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…) maxes out at 77 kW.
The Honda eNy1 (2023-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…) is limited to 7.2 kW.
| Property | Kia Soul EV Long Range | Honda eNy1 Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 7.2 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 77 kW | 78 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 4.5 | 5.7 |
Performance
Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.
Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Honda eNy1 (2023-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.
| Property | Kia Soul EV Long Range | Honda eNy1 Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 150 kW | 150 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 201 hp | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | 395 Nm | 310 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.9 s | 7.6 s |
| Top Speed | 167 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.8 | 3.5 |
Dimensions
The Honda eNy1 (2023-…) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…).
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Kia Soul EV Long Range | Honda eNy1 Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4195 mm | 4387 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | - Width (with Mirrors) | 2028 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Height | 1605 mm | 1584 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm | 2607 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Honda eNy1 (2023-…) features a larger trunk, but the Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.
| Property | Kia Soul EV Long Range | Honda eNy1 Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1758 kg | 1730 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 315 l | 361 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1339 l | 1176 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.5 | 5.6 |
