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Kia Soul EV

Years of Production When the car first came out and when they stopped making it: 2017 - 2019

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Discontinued

27 kWh Base 30 kWh

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Technical Specifications of Kia Soul EV

General Info

Years of Production When the car first came out and when they stopped making it: 2017 - 2019

Country of Manufacture Country where final assembly of the car took place.: South Korea

Current Status Announced (planned), Pre-order (reservations open), Produced (on sale), Discontinued (no longer made): Discontinued

Body Style Refers to the car's shape & design (sedan, SUV, hatchback): SUV

Range and Efficiency

Range EPA Estimated range on a full battery according to official EPA ratings (USA): No Data

Range NEDC Range according to NEDC ratings. NEDC is an old standard, replaced by WLTP after September 2018.: 250 km

Efficiency Energy consumption per distance driven. Lower figures indicate better efficiency.: kWh/100 km

Wh/km

16 kWh 160 Wh

Battery and Charging

Battery Capacity Nominal: total amount of energy the car’s battery can hold. Usable: actual amount of energy you can access.: Nominal

Usable

33 kWh 30 kWh

Max Charging Power Max electric power the car can accept for charging, determined by its on-board charger (AC) and battery (DC): AC

DC

6.6 kW 50 kW

Charge Port The car's charge port type. It affects charging speed and station compatibility.

Performance

Drive Type Which wheels are powered (all, rear, or front) by the electric motor(s): FWD

Engine Torque: pulling force of the engine. Power: how quickly it can turn the wheels with that force.: Power

Torque

110 hp (82 kW) 285 Nm

0-60 mph Acceleration time from 0 to 60 mph (USA) or 0 to 100 km/h (Europe): 11.2 s

Top Speed The fastest the car can go (maximum speed): 145 km/h

0.00 s

000 km/h

Dimensions

Length Car's body length (front to back bumper): 4140 mm

Width Car's body width including or excluding side mirrors: with Mirrors

w/o Mirrors

No Data 1800 mm

Height Car's body height (from ground to highest point): 1593 mm

Wheelbase Distance between centers of front and rear wheels (affects ride and handling): 2570 mm

Cargo and Towing

Number of Seats Total passenger capacity of the car (including driver): 5

Curb Weight Car's weight without passengers or cargo: 1580 kg

Cargo Volume Trunk: cargo capacity (rear seats up). Max: cargo capacity (rear seats folded). Frunk: cargo capacity in the front hood.: Trunk

Max

Frunk

281 l 891 l No Data

Towing Capacity Maximum weight the car can tow safely with a trailer that has its own brakes: No Data

Last Updated:

March 10, 2024

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Charging Kia Soul EV

Slow (AC)

Fast (DC)

Home and Office (AC) Charging

EURO 1-phase 10A

Socket specs Socket specs: 230 V, 10 A, 1-phase

Socket output Socket output: 2.3 kW

Charging 20-80% Charging 20-80%: 08 h 42 min (~17 km/h)

EURO 1-phase 16A

Socket specs Socket specs: 230 V, 16 A, 1-phase

Socket output Socket output: 3.7 kW

Charging 20-80% Charging 20-80%: 05 h 24 min (~28 km/h)

EURO 1-phase 32A

Socket specs Socket specs: 230 V, 32 A, 1-phase

Socket output Socket output: 7.4 kW

Charging 20-80% Charging 20-80%: 03 h 02 min (~50 km/h)

Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (6.6 kW)

EURO 3-phase 16A

Socket specs Socket specs: 400 V, 16 A, 3-phase

Socket output Socket output: 11.1 kW

Charging 20-80% Charging 20-80%: 03 h 02 min (~50 km/h)

Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (6.6 kW)

EURO 3-phase 32A

Socket specs Socket specs: 400 V, 16 A, 3-phase

Socket output Socket output: 11.1 kW

Charging 20-80% Charging 20-80%: 03 h 02 min (~50 km/h)

Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (6.6 kW)

Fast (DC) Charging

CCS DC 50 kW

Socket output Socket output: 50 kW

Charging 20-80% Charging 20-80%: 00 h 25 min (~354 km/h)

CCS DC 100 kW

Socket output Socket output: 100 kW

Charging 20-80% Charging 20-80%: 00 h 25 min (~354 km/h)

Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (50 kW)

CCS DC 150 kW

Socket output Socket output: 150 kW

Charging 20-80% Charging 20-80%: 00 h 25 min (~354 km/h)

Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (50 kW)

CCS DC 200 kW

Socket output Socket output: 200 kW

Charging 20-80% Charging 20-80%: 00 h 25 min (~354 km/h)

Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (50 kW)

CCS DC 250 kW

Socket output Socket output: 250 kW

Charging 20-80% Charging 20-80%: 00 h 25 min (~354 km/h)

Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (50 kW)

CCS DC 350 kW

Socket output Socket output: 350 kW

Charging 20-80% Charging 20-80%: 00 h 25 min (~354 km/h)

Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (50 kW)

Supercharger V2 Split 75 kW

Socket output Socket output: 75 kW

Charging 20-80% Charging 20-80%: 00 h 25 min (~354 km/h)

Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (50 kW)

Supercharger V2 150 kW

Socket output Socket output: 150 kW

Charging 20-80% Charging 20-80%: 00 h 25 min (~354 km/h)

Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (50 kW)

Supercharger V3 250 kW

Socket output Socket output: 250 kW

Charging 20-80% Charging 20-80%: 00 h 25 min (~354 km/h)

Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (50 kW)

CHAdeMO DC 50 kW

Socket output Socket output: 50 kW

Charging 20-80% Charging 20-80%: 00 h 25 min (~354 km/h)

Last Updated:

March 10, 2024

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About Kia Soul EV

The Kia Soul EV is an all-electric front-wheel drive SUV. It came out in 2017. Kia stopped making the Kia Soul EV in 2019.

The Kia Soul EV has a 33 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 188 km on a single charge. The car has an average efficiency of 16 kWh per 100 km (or 160 Wh/km) — ranked №533 out of 586 electric vehicles.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast is Kia Soul EV

The Kia Soul EV can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.2 seconds (ranked №472 out of 586 electric vehicles) and reach a top speed of 145 km/h.

The car’s powertrain delivers up to 82 kW (110 hp) of power and 285 Nm of torque.

Real-world range of Kia Soul EV

Kia Soul EV achieves a real-world range of 169–207 km, placing it at №533 among 586 electric vehicles. However, this range is subject to several influences:

Speed: Traveling at higher speeds reduces battery life.
Temperature: Extreme cold or hot weather can affect range.
Terrain: Hilly or mountainous landscapes decrease range.
Driving habits: Aggressive driving with frequent acceleration and braking consumes more energy.
Feature usage: Climate control and media systems also influence range.

It's important to acknowledge that these are estimations, and your actual driving range may differ. Consider these factors when planning your trip and be ready for potential charging stops.

Utilize the interactive EV Navigation map for trip planning assistance.

Kia Soul EV charge port type?

For significantly faster charging, public DC fast-charging stations are available. Although the car can achieve a maximum DC charging rate of 50 kW, factors such as battery temperature and charge level may affect the actual charging speed.

Use our Charging calculator to estimate charging time, rate, and cost.

Kia Soul EV dimensions and weight?

Here are the dimensions and weight for the Kia Soul EV:

Length: 4140 mm
Width: 1801 mm (including side mirrors) or 1800 mm (excluding side mirrors)
Height: 1593 mm
Wheelbase: 2570 mm (distance between the center of the front and rear wheels)
Curb weight: 1580 kg (weight of the empty car, no people or cargo)

Kia Soul EV cargo capacity?

Here's a breakdown of the Kia Soul EV cargo space:

Trunk capacity: With the rear seats up, you get 281 litres of cargo space in the back (ranked №497 out of 586 electric vehicles).
Max cargo capacity: Fold down the rear seats, and you open up 891 litres of total cargo space (ranked №421 out of 586 electric vehicles).
Frunk capacity: The car doesn’t have a “frunk” (front trunk).

Kia Soul EV towing capacity?

The car isn’t officially rated for towing.

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