Kia Soul EV Gen 2

Q: How much cargo space does it offer? Does it have a front trunk?

Here s a breakdown of the Kia Soul EV (2017-2019) cargo space: Trunk capacity: With the rear seats up, you get 281 litres of cargo space in the back (№165 out of 193 ranked positions, among 852 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions). Max cargo capacity: Fold down the rear seats, and you open up 891 litres of total cargo space (№173 out of 190 ranked positions, among 852 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions). Frunk capacity: The car doesn’t have a “frunk” (front trunk).

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

Price Europe (used) Estimated pre-owned price: €10,900

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In 2020 this car was replaced by: Kia Soul EV Standard Range (2020-…)

Currently Produced

Standard Range Since 2020 Long Range Since 2020

Discontinued

Gen 1 2014-2017 Gen 2 2017-2019

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Fuel Savings

If You Switched to Kia Soul EV (2017-2019)

in 5 years you could save

€ 2,458 on fuel

€

3,055

€

5,513

Electric

ICE

EV fuel savings are calculated using the following parameters:

Annual mileage: 12,540 km
ICE vehicle efficiency: 5.6 l/100 km
Gasoline price: €1.57 per litre
Electricity price: €0.29 per kWh

These estimates exclude factors like fluctuations in gas and electricity prices or car maintenance and insurance costs. Open Savings Calculator

Overview

The Kia Soul EV (2017-2019) is an all-electric front-wheel drive SUV. It came out in 2017. Kia stopped making the Gen 2 in 2019 and replaced it with the Kia Soul EV Standard Range (2020-…). You can still find Kia Soul EV (2017-2019) on the used car market, with prices starting around €10,900.

The Kia Soul EV (2017-2019) has a 33 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 179 km on a single charge. The car has an average efficiency of 16.8 kWh per 100 km (or 5.97 km per kWh) — ranked №811 out of 852 electric vehicles.

How powerful is it? How fast does it accelerate?

The Kia Soul EV (2017-2019) can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.2 seconds (№90 out of 120 ranked positions, among 852 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions) and reach a top speed of 145 km/h.

The car’s powertrain delivers up to 81 kW (109 hp) of power and 285 Nm of torque.

How far can it go on single charge? What is the real-world range?

Real-world range of the Kia Soul EV (2017-2019) is 179 km (№307 out of 335 ranked positions, among 852 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions) — depending on several factors, including:

Speed: Higher speeds deplete the battery faster.
Temperature: Extreme cold and hot weather impacts range.
Terrain: Hilly or mountainous terrain reduces range.
Driving style: Aggressive driving with frequent acceleration and braking consumes more energy.
Use of features: Features like climate control and media system also affect range.

It's important to remember that these are just estimates, and your actual range may vary. It's always best to factor in these various factors when planning your trip and be prepared for potential charging stops.

Plan your trips using the EV Navigation interactive map.

What charging options are available? How long does it take to charge it?

In Europe Kia Soul EV (2017-2019) has a CHAdeMO charge port.

You can charge it at home using a standard domestic socket or plug into any public AC charging station using the right cable. Keep in mind that the car's on-board charger (inverter) limits the maximum AC charging rate to 6.6 kW, which translates to approximately 35 km of range added per hour of charging.
For quicker charging, consider using a compatible DC fast-charging station. The car boasts a maximum charging rate of 50 kW, but remember that battery temperature and charge level can influence the actual speed you'll experience.

Estimate charging time, rate and cost using our EV Charging Calculator.

How big is it? What are the dimensions (length, width, height)?

Here are the dimensions and weight for the Kia Soul EV (2017-2019):

Length: 4140 mm
Width: 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: 1492 kg (weight of the empty car, no people or cargo)

How much cargo space does it offer? Does it have a front trunk?

Here's a breakdown of the Kia Soul EV (2017-2019) cargo space:

Trunk capacity: With the rear seats up, you get 281 litres of cargo space in the back (№165 out of 193 ranked positions, among 852 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions).
Max cargo capacity: Fold down the rear seats, and you open up 891 litres of total cargo space (№173 out of 190 ranked positions, among 852 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions).
Frunk capacity: The car doesn’t have a “frunk” (front trunk).

Is it suitable for towing? What is the maximum towing capacity?

The car isn’t officially rated for towing.