Global EV Comparison: Kia Soul EV Long Range vs Lucid Air Pure AWD
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General Info
The Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €47450. The Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) has been discontinued, it was never offered for sale in Europe.
The Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…) is a SUV, whereas the Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) is a Sedan.
| Property | Kia Soul EV Long Range | Lucid Air Pure AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2020-… | 2023-2024 |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea | USA |
| Body Style | SUV | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU | USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €47450 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | €19873 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 5.6 | 7.6 |
Range and Efficiency
The Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…).
| Property | Kia Soul EV Long Range | Lucid Air Pure AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 391 km | 660 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 452 km | 725 km |
| Range (GCC) | 378 km | 612 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 67.5 kWh | 94 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 64 kWh | 92 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 16.9 kWh/100 km | 15 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.91 km/kWh | 6.65 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.9 | 9.9 |
Charging
The Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) 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 Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 19.2 kW, whereas the Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…) is limited to 7.2 kW.
| Property | Kia Soul EV Long Range | Lucid Air Pure AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 7.2 kW | 19.2 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 77 kW | 200 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | - Architecture |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 4.5 | 8.7 |
Performance
The Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…) is front-wheel drive, while the Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) offers an all-wheel drive system.
The Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Kia Soul EV Long Range | Lucid Air Pure AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 150 kW | 358 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 201 hp | 480 hp |
| Motor Torque | 395 Nm | 922 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.9 s | 4.2 s |
| Top Speed | 167 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.7 | 6.4 |
Dimensions
The Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) is longer and wider, but the Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…) is taller.
The Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Kia Soul EV Long Range | Lucid Air Pure AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4195 mm | 4975 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | - Width (with Mirrors) | 2195 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1800 mm | 1936 mm |
| Height | 1605 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm | 2960 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) features a larger trunk, but the Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024), 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 | Lucid Air Pure AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1758 kg | 2246 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 315 l | 456 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1339 l | 627 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 283 l |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.5 | 5.1 |
