Model
Kia Soul EV 30 kWh
Kia Soul EV 30 kWh 2015 2016 2017
Kia Soul EV 33 kWh
Kia Soul EV 33 kWh MY2018 MY2019
Starting price £25,495 Unknown
Body type Hatchback Hatchback
World premiere Tuesday, March 4, 2014 Sunday, February 4, 2018
Delivery start September 2014 September 2018
Model status Discontinued Discontinued
WLTP range
WLTP consumption
WLTP consumption with charging loss
EPA range
EPA consumption
Basic trim CLTC range
90kmh/56mph consumption in perfect condition 16 kWh/100km(3.9 mi/kWh ) 16 kWh/100km(3.9 mi/kWh )
90kmh/56mph range in perfect condition 169 km (105 miles) 188 km (117 miles)
70mph/112kmh consumption in perfect condition 22 kWh/100km(2.8 mi/kWh ) 22 kWh/100km(2.8 mi/kWh )
70mph/112kmh range in perfect condition 123 km (76 miles) 136 km (84 miles)
120kmh/75mph consumption in perfect condition 23 kWh/100km(2.7 mi/kWh ) 23 kWh/100km(2.7 mi/kWh )
120kmh/75mph range in perfect condition 117 km (73 miles) 130 km (81 miles)
Top speed 145 kph (90 mph) 145 kph (90 mph)
Peak power 81 kW (110.1 hp / 108.6 bhp) 81 kW (110.1 hp / 108.6 bhp)
Electrical torque output 285 nm (210.3 ft-lb) 285 nm (210.3 ft-lb)
0-100km/h (0-62 mph) 11.2 s 11.2 s
Drive type FWD FWD
Motor setup One motor front axle One motor front axle
Motor technology
Front brake type Floating caliper disc (1 pistons) Floating caliper disc (1 pistons)
Rear brake type Floating caliper disc (1 pistons) Floating caliper disc (1 pistons)
Front disc diameter 300 mm (11.81") 300 mm (11.81")
Rear disc diameter 282 mm (11.10") 282 mm (11.10")
Front disc type Ventilated cast iron Ventilated cast iron
Rear disc type Cast iron Cast iron
Blended brakes (regen on brake pedal)
Lift-up-regen (one-pedal-driving)
Lift-up-regen stopping mode(s) Roll Roll
Lift-up-regen levels Drive / Max Drive / Max
Coasting
Adaptive regen when coasting
Number of suspension options 1 (Standard) 1 (Standard)
Suspension type front MacPherson strut MacPherson strut
Suspension type rear Torsion beam Torsion beam
Spring type front Coil Spring Coil Spring
Spring type rear Coil Spring Coil Spring
Adaptive damping front Not Available Not Available
Adaptive damping rear Not Available Not Available
Adjustable height front Not Available Not Available
Adjustable height rear Not Available Not Available
Ground clearance 150 mm (5.91") 150 mm (5.91")
Length 4140 mm (163.0") 4140 mm (163.0")
Height 1593 mm (62.7") 1593 mm (62.7")
Width excluding mirrors 1800 mm (70.9") 1800 mm (70.9")
Width including mirrors 2100 mm (82.7") 2100 mm (82.7")
Drag coefficient / Frontal area 0.35 / Unknown 0.35 / Unknown
Wheelbase 2570 mm (101.2") 2570 mm (101.2")
Turning circle 10.6 meter (417.3") 10.6 meter (417.3")
Curb weight 1565 kg (3450.2 lbs) 1565 kg (3450.2 lbs)
Max weight (GVWR) 1960 kg (4321.1 lbs) 1960 kg (4321.1 lbs)
Max roof cargo 0 kg (0.0 lbs) 0 kg (0.0 lbs)
Maximum load including weight driver 395 kg (870.8 lbs) 395 kg (870.8 lbs)
Max trailer weight braked N/A N/A
Trunk capacity 281 liter (9.9 cu-ft) 281 liter (9.9 cu-ft)
Trunk capacity with all rear seats folded 891 liter (31.5 cu-ft) 891 liter (31.5 cu-ft)
HMI type Screens with stalks and lots of buttons Screens with stalks and lots of buttons
Head-up display Not Available Not Available
Voice control Not Available Not Available
Gesture control Not Available Not Available
Digital driver display No No
Infotainment screen Yes 8" Yes 8"
In-car navigation Optional feature Optional feature
Apple CarPlay support Not Available Not Available
Android Auto support Not Available Not Available
Map provider TomTom TomTom
Online map updates Yes Yes
Real time traffic No No
Route planning with charging planning No No
Satellite image map No No
Voice controlled Yes Yes
Voice guiding Yes Yes
LED matrix headlights Not Available Not Available
Auto dimming headlights Not Available Not Available
Cornering lights Not Available Not Available
Swiveling headlights Not Available Not Available
Headlight washers Not Available Not Available
Anti-Lock Braking System Standard feature Standard feature
Automatic emergency braking Not Available Not Available
Automatic Emergency Steering Not Available Not Available
Cross traffic alert (CTA) Not Available Not Available
Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) Not Available Not Available
Drowsiness Alert Not Available Not Available
Electronic stability control Standard feature Standard feature
Blind spot monitoring Not Available Not Available
Exit warning Not Available Not Available
Forward Collision Warning Not Available Not Available
Lane departure warning Not Available Not Available
Lane keeping Not Available Not Available
Night Vision Not Available Not Available
Lane centering assist (LCA) / Autosteer Not Available Not Available
Ultrasonic sensors
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper front left corner
  • On bumper front right corner
  • On bumper rear left corner
  • On bumper rear right corner
  • On bumper rear
  • On bumper rear
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper front left corner
  • On bumper front right corner
  • On bumper rear left corner
  • On bumper rear right corner
  • On bumper rear
  • On bumper rear
Cameras
  • Rear center
  • Rear center
Radar sensors N/A N/A
Lidar sensors N/A N/A
Battery gross 30.5 kWh 33 kWh
Battery net 27 kWh 30 kWh
Cathode Materials NMC NMC
Nominal voltage 360 V 375 V
Battery weight 274 kg (604.1 lbs) 274 kg (604.1 lbs)
Pack configuration 96s2p 100s2p
Battery type Pouch Pouch
Battery chemistry NMC NMC
Charging curve (click for full size) Charging curve (click for full size) - Kia Soul EV 30 kWh Charging curve (click for full size) - Kia Soul EV 33 kWh
Max DC charging 50 kW 50 kW
Charging time 0 - 100% 1 h 31 m 26 s 1 h 41 m 36 s
Average charging speed 0 - 100% 17.7 kW 17.7 kW
Charging time 10-100% 1 h 26 m 41 s 1 h 36 m 19 s
Average charging speed 10-100% 16.8 kW 16.8 kW
Charging time 10-80% 27 m 50 s 30 m 55 s
Average charging speed 10-80% 40.7 kW 40.7 kW
Charging time 10-90% 37 m 46 s 41 m 57 s
Average charging speed 10-90% 34.3 kW 34.3 kW
Preconditioning when navigating to charger Not Available Not Available
Manual battery heating Not Available Not Available
Interior category Functional Functional
Interior quality Standard Standard
Console design Traditional console Traditional console
Interior design
gray eco upholstery
Interior colors: Gray
gray eco upholstery
Interior colors: Gray
Storage
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder First row center console
Seating capacity 5 5
Front seats options 1 1
Number of adjustment ways (inc options) N/A N/A
Seat depth adjustment Standard feature Standard feature
Seat height adjustment Standard feature Standard feature
Backrest angle adjustment Standard feature Standard feature
Seat cushion angle adjustment Not Available Not Available
Height adjustable headrest Standard feature Standard feature
Length adjustable headrest Not Available Not Available
Adjustable thigh support Not Available Not Available
Memory Not Available Not Available
Electric lumbar adjustment Not Available Not Available
Seat ventilation Not Available Not Available
Massage function Not Available Not Available
Backrest angle adjustment Not Available Not Available
Seat heating Not Available Not Available
Seat ventilation Not Available Not Available
Massage function Not Available Not Available
Electric lumbar adjustment Not Available Not Available
Foldable seats Standard feature Standard feature
Paint colors 5 5
Wheel options 1 1
Wheel size (front/rear) 205/60R16 / 205/60R16
205/60R16 / 205/60R16
Available climate systems 1 1
Climate zones :Car :Car
Preclimatization Standard feature Standard feature
Pet mode Not Available Not Available
Camping mode Not Available Not Available
Airbags
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Knee driver
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Knee driver
Seatbelts
  • Driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Front passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Behind driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Middle without pretensioner with load limiter
  • Behind passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Front passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Behind driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Middle without pretensioner with load limiter
  • Behind passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
Keyless entry Optional feature Optional feature
Keyless go Optional feature Optional feature
Use Phone as key Not Available Not Available
Alarm system Standard feature Standard feature
Dash cam Not Available Not Available
Parking surveillance Not Available Not Available
App name Kia UVO Kia UVO
Change charging target No No
See car location Yes Yes
Lock/unlock car No No
Open/close windows No No
Start/Stop Precondition No No
Remote parking No No
Schedule charging Yes Yes
See driving history No No
Trigger horn/lights No No