Global EV Comparison: Tesla Model Y Performance 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 Y Performance (2020-2025) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €36900 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Tesla Model Y Performance | Kia Soul EV Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2020-2025 | 2020-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China, Germany, USA | South Korea |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €59990 | €47450 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €36900 | €19873 |
| GCC Score | 7.7 | 5.6 |
Range and Efficiency
The Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…).
| Property | Tesla Model Y Performance | Kia Soul EV Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 488 km | 391 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 514 km | 452 km |
| Range (GCC) | 450 km | 378 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 78.1 kWh | 67.5 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 75 kWh | 64 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 16.7 kWh/100 km | 16.9 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6 km/kWh | 5.91 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.8 | 6.8 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…) maxes out at 77 kW.
The Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) 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 Y Performance | Kia Soul EV Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 7.2 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 250 kW | 77 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 7.2 | 4.5 |
Performance
The Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…) is front-wheel drive, while the Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) offers an all-wheel drive system.
The Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Tesla Model Y Performance | Kia Soul EV Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 393 kW | 150 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 527 hp | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | 660 Nm | 395 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.7 s | 7.9 s |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 167 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6.6 | 3.8 |
Dimensions
The Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…).
The Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Tesla Model Y Performance | Kia Soul EV Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4751 mm | 4195 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2129 mm | - Width (with Mirrors) |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1921 mm | 1800 mm |
| Height | 1624 mm | 1605 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2890 mm | 2600 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) 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 Y Performance (2020-2025), but the Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…) doesn’t have one.
The Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) has a towing capacity of up to 1600 kg, whereas the Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.
| Property | Tesla Model Y Performance | Kia Soul EV Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2072 kg | 1758 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 854 l | 315 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 2041 l | 1339 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 117 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1600 kg | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.6 | 5.5 |
