Global EV Comparison: Kia Soul EV Gen 2 vs Soul Gen 1
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General Info
Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Kia Soul EV (2017-2019) for as low as €10900, while the Kia Soul EV (2014-2017) begins at €8799.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Kia Soul EV Gen 2 | Kia Soul EV Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2017-2019 | 2014-2017 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea | South Korea |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (Used) | €10900 | €8799 |
| GCC Score | 4.7 | 4.5 |
Range and Efficiency
The Kia Soul EV (2017-2019) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Kia Soul EV (2014-2017).
| Property | Kia Soul EV Gen 2 | Kia Soul EV Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 179 km | 150 km |
| Range (GCC) | 179 km | 151 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 33 kWh | 30.5 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 30 kWh | 27 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 16.8 kWh/100 km | 17.9 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.97 km/kWh | 5.59 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5 | 4.6 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 50 kW.
The Kia Soul EV (2017-2019) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 6.6 kW, whereas the Kia Soul EV (2014-2017) is limited to 3.6 kW.
| Property | Kia Soul EV Gen 2 | Kia Soul EV Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 6.6 kW | 3.6 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 50 kW | 50 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CHAdeMO Type 1 (J1772) | CHAdeMOType 1 (J1772) |
| Charging Score | 3.5 | 3.2 |
Performance
Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.
With equal motor power, both cars deliver the same 0-100 km/h acceleration time.
| Property | Kia Soul EV Gen 2 | Kia Soul EV Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 81 kW | 81 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 109 hp | 109 hp |
| Motor Torque | 285 Nm | 285 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 11.2 s | 11.2 s |
| Top Speed | 145 km/h | 145 km/h |
| Performance Score | 2.4 | 2.4 |
Dimensions
The Kia Soul EV (2017-2019) and Kia Soul EV (2014-2017) are about the same size.
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Kia Soul EV Gen 2 | Kia Soul EV Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4140 mm | 4140 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Height | 1593 mm | 1593 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2570 mm | 2570 mm |
Cargo and Towing
Both models provide equal trunk space and the same total cargo volume 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 Gen 2 | Kia Soul EV Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1492 kg | 1492 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 281 l | 281 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 891 l | 891 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.4 | 5.4 |
