Video Summary
The Kia Soul EV is one of the best electric cars on sale. It shares the same powertrain hardware as the outgoing Kia e-Niro. The car has a 64-kilowatt hour battery and around 200 brake horsepower from the front-mounted electric motor. The cost is around 35 grand, and there is only one trim level, called The Max, which is packed with features.The interior is solid, with logical layout and good build quality. It includes a 10.25-inch infotainment touch screen with Apple Car Play and Android Auto. It is spacious for a pseudo-SUV, though the Volkswagen ID3 is a bit more spacious inside. The car has a 315-liter boot, which isn't very big.
The best thing about the car is its 280-mile range, which is more than an ID3 and a Nissan Leaf. The car charges up to 80% in 54 minutes at a 100-kilowatt charger. The car will do zero to 60 in 7.6 seconds. The steering is light and the car handles potholes nicely. It isn't the best-looking car and looks like a child’s drawing. The reviewer believes for this reason most people will pick the Niro over it, as it offers everything the Kia Soul EV does but in a more conventional design. However, Kia has revealed an updated model for the US that may soon make its way to the UK.
