Tesla Model S P85 vs Kia Soul EV Long Range

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General Info

The Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €47450. The Tesla Model S P85 (2012-2014) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €17900 on the used car market.

The Tesla Model S P85 (2012-2014) is a Liftback, whereas the Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…) is a SUV.

Property Tesla Model S P85 Kia Soul EV Long Range
Years of Production 2012-2014 2020-…
Current Status Discontinued Produced
Country of Manufacture Netherlands, USA South Korea
Body Style Liftback SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU
Price Europe (New) - Price Europe (New) €47450
Price Europe (Used) €17900 €19873
GCC Score 6.4 5.6

Range and Efficiency

While the Tesla Model S P85 (2012-2014) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…).

Property Tesla Model S P85 Kia Soul EV Long Range
Range (EPA) 426 km 391 km
Range (WLTP) - Range (WLTP) 452 km
Range (GCC) 391 km 378 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 85 kWh 67.5 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 80.8 kWh 64 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 20.7 kWh/100 km 16.9 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 4.84 km/kWh 5.91 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.9 7

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Tesla Model S P85 (2012-2014) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 120 kW, while the Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…) maxes out at 77 kW.

The Tesla Model S P85 (2012-2014) 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 Tesla Model S P85 Kia Soul EV Long Range
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 7.2 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 120 kW 77 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port Tesla Type 2 (Mennekes) CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.1 4.5

Performance

The Tesla Model S P85 (2012-2014) is rear-wheel drive, while the Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…) offers a front-wheel drive system.

The Tesla Model S P85 (2012-2014) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Tesla Model S P85 Kia Soul EV Long Range
Drive Type RWD FWD
Motor Type IM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 310 kW 150 kW
Motor Power (hp) 416 hp 201 hp
Motor Torque 600 Nm 395 Nm
0-100 km/h 4.4 s 7.9 s
Top Speed 210 km/h 167 km/h
Performance Score 5.8 3.7

Dimensions

The Tesla Model S P85 (2012-2014) is longer and wider, but the Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…) is taller.

The Tesla Model S P85 (2012-2014) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Tesla Model S P85 Kia Soul EV Long Range
Length 4970 mm 4195 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2189 mm - Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1964 mm 1800 mm
Height 1445 mm 1605 mm
Wheelbase 2960 mm 2600 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Tesla Model S P85 (2012-2014) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Tesla Model S P85 (2012-2014), but the Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…) doesn’t have one.

Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.

Property Tesla Model S P85 Kia Soul EV Long Range
Number of Seats 5, 7 5
Curb Weight 2100 kg 1758 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 745 l 315 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1645 l 1339 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 60 l - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 5.5 5.5
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