Video Summary
- There are two battery versions of older-shaped electric Souls: a 27 kWh and a 30 kWh.- The NEDC range is 132 miles for the 27 kWh battery and 155 miles for the 30 kWh battery, but shaving off 20 miles from each is more realistic.
- The level of included equipment is excellent. It includes a heat pump, reversing camera, DAB radio, and an 8-inch screen. Recycled organic materials are used inside.
- The electric Soul has a smaller boot than petrol/diesel versions. It has 281 liters with seats up and 891 liters with seats down. There is a two-tier system for chargers under a hatch.
- All Souls are five-seaters.
- There were three color options at launch: Caribbean Blue with a clear white roof; Snow White Pearl with an Electric Blue roof; and Titanium Silver Premium.
- While aesthetically, the dash has aged and infotainment screen displays it a bit , it works and has a good finish.
- The motor power is 81.4kW/109hp, 285nm torque, 0-62mph in 11 seconds, top speed 90mph.
- One needs to watch the consumable states.
- One factor that contributes to strong car residuals is because they do not sell frequently.
- Compared with other EVs, the Soul is generally better as a shorter-distance car.
- Consider alternatives such as a Zoe or a Leaf before settling on the Soul EV.
- The tenth digit of the VIN is how you can tell the model year; F indicates a 27-kWh model, and J means it is the higher range with the 30-kWh.
