Kia Soul EV 64 kWh
Battery Electric Vehicle£34,295Price from
64.0 kWhUseable Battery
230 miReal Range
275 Wh/miEfficiency
Price from £34,295
| Availability | In production |
| Available since | February 2020 |
| Available until | - |
Lease (BCH) from £415 pcm
| Annual VED | £0 |
| Congestion Charge | £0 |
| Insurance Group | 34 |
Real Range between 160 - 345 mi
| City - Cold Weather | 230 mi |
| Highway - Cold Weather | 160 mi |
| Combined - Cold Weather | 195 mi |
| City - Mild Weather | 345 mi |
| Highway - Mild Weather | 205 mi |
| Combined - Mild Weather | 265 mi |
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Performance
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 7.9 sec |
| Top Speed | 104 mph |
| Electric Range | 230 mi |
| Total Power | 150 kW (201 hp) |
| Total Torque | 291 lb-ft |
| Drive | Front |
Battery and Charging
| Battery Capacity * | 67.1 kWh |
| Charge Port | Type 2 |
| Port Location | Front - Left |
| Charge Power | 7.2 kW AC |
| Charge Time (0->230 mi) | 10h30m |
| Charge Speed | 22 mph |
| Battery Useable | 64.0 kWh |
| Fastcharge Port | CCS |
| FC Port Location | Front - Left |
| Fastcharge Power (max) | 77 kW DC |
| Fastcharge Time (23->184 mi) | 44 min |
| Fastcharge Speed | 220 mph |
Energy Consumption
EVDB Real Range
| Range | 230 mi |
| Vehicle Consumption | 275 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent | 145 mpg |
WLTP Ratings
| Range | 281 mi |
| Rated Consumption | 250 Wh/mi |
| Vehicle Consumption | 225 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Rated Fuel Equivalent | 160 mpg |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent | 178 mpg |
Vehicle = calculated battery energy consumption used by the vehicle for propulsion and on-board systems.
NOTE: The fuel equivalency figures are shown in IMPERIAL MPG. Figures in US MPG will differ significantly.
Real Energy Consumption between 185 - 400 Wh/mi
| City - Cold Weather | 275 Wh/mi |
| Highway - Cold Weather | 400 Wh/mi |
| Combined - Cold Weather | 325 Wh/mi |
| City - Mild Weather | 185 Wh/mi |
| Highway - Mild Weather | 310 Wh/mi |
| Combined - Mild Weather | 240 Wh/mi |
Dimensions and Weight
| Length | 4195 mm |
| Width | 1800 mm |
| Height | 1605 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm |
| Weight Empty | 1657 kg |
| Cargo Volume | 315 L |
| Cargo Volume Max | 1339 L |
| Towing Weight Unbraked | 0 kg |
| Towing Weight Braked | 0 kg |
| Roof Load | 100 kg |
Miscellaneous
| Seats | 5 people |
| Isofix | Yes, 2 seats |
| Turning Circle | 10.6 m |
| Car Body | SUV |
| Segment | Small Family Car |
| Roof Rails | Yes |
Company Car Tax Indication
Financial Year 2020-21
| BIK Tax Rate | 0% |
| P11D Value from | £37,240 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) | £0 |
| BIK @ 20% | £0 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% | £0 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% | £0 pcm |
Financial Year 2021-22
| BIK Tax Rate | 1% |
| P11D Value from | £37,240 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) | £372 |
| BIK @ 20% | £6 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% | £12 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% | £14 pcm |
Financial Year 2022-23
| BIK Tax Rate | 2% |
| P11D Value from | £37,240 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) | £745 |
| BIK @ 20% | £12 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% | £25 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% | £28 pcm |
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Charging is possible by using a regular wall plug or a charging station. Public charging is always done through a charging station. How fast the EV can charge depends on the charging station (EVSE) used and the maximum charging capacity of the EV. The table below shows all possible options for charging the Kia Soul EV 64 kWh. Each option shows how fast the battery can be charged from empty to full.
| Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196) |
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| Charging Point | Max. Power | Power | Time | Rate |
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| Wall Plug (2.3 kW) | 230V / 1x10A | 2.3 kW | 32h45m | 7 mph |
| 1-phase 16A (3.7 kW) | 230V / 1x16A | 3.7 kW | 20h30m | 11 mph |
| 1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) | 230V / 1x31A | 7.2 kW † | 10h30m | 22 mph |
| 3-phase 16A (11 kW) | 230V / 1x16A | 3.7 kW † | 20h30m | 11 mph |
| 3-phase 32A (22 kW) | 230V / 1x31A | 7.2 kW † | 10h30m | 22 mph |
† = Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.
Rapid Charging (10 -> 80%)
Rapid charging enables longer journeys by adding as much range as possible in the shortest amount of time. Charging power will decrease significantly after 80% state-of-charge has been reached. A typical rapid charge therefore rarely exceeds 80% SoC. The rapid charge rate of an EV depends on the charger used and the maximum charging power the EV can handle. The table below shows all details for rapid charging the Kia Soul EV 64 kWh.
- Max. Power: maximum power provided by charge point
- Avg. Power: average power provided by charge point over a session from 10% to 80%
- Time: time needed to charge from 10% to 80%
- Rate: average charging speed over a session from 10% to 80%
| Combined Charging System (CCS Combo 2) |
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| Charging Point | Max. Power | Avg. Power | Time | Rate |
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| CCS (50 kW DC) | 49 kW † | 45 kW † | 63 min | 150 mph |
| CCS (175 kW DC) | 77 kW † | 64 kW † | 44 min | 220 mph |
| CCS (350 kW DC) | 77 kW † | 64 kW † | 44 min | 220 mph |
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Data made available by Fastned
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† = Limited by charging capabilities of vehicle
Actual charging rates may differ from data shown due to factors like outside temperature, state of the battery and driving style.
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All about the Kia Soul EV 64 kWh
Pricing
The Kia Soul EV 64 kWh has a Recommend Retail Price (RRP) of £36,645 and an On The Road Price (OTR) of £37,295. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery. The Kia Soul EV 64 kWh is eligible for a Plug-In Car Grant (PICG) of £3,000. The grant will be applied to the invoice of the car. The OTR Price including the PICG for the Kia Soul EV 64 kWh is £34,295.
Drivetrain and Performance
The Kia Soul EV 64 kWh is a full electric vehicle (BEV). The maximum power of the Kia Soul EV 64 kWh is 150 kW (201 hp). The maximum torque is 291 lb-ft. The Kia Soul EV 64 kWh is front wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 7.9 seconds. The top speed is 104 mph.
Battery and Charging
The battery of the Kia Soul EV 64 kWh has an estimated total capacity of 67.1 kWh. The usable capacity is 64 kWh. A range of about 230 miles is achievable on a fully charged battery. The actual range will however depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style.
For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in a range of around 160 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 345 mi.
Charging is done using a Type 2 connector and the on-board charger has a maximum power of 7.2 kW. This charges a fully depleted battery back to full in around 10 hours 30 minutes. Charging the car using a regular wall plug will take around 32 hours 45 minutes.
Rapid charging is possible through a CCS connection. The maximum rapid charge power is 77 kW. The battery can't be charged continuously at this power. In an average rapid charge session the average charge power will be around 64 kW. This charges the battery from 10% to 80% in around 45 minutes. A rapid charge like this will add about 160 miles of range.
Energy Consumption
The combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the Kia Soul EV 64 kWh is about 275 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 145 mpg in a traditional petrol car.
The actual energy consumption will depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style. For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in an energy use of around 400 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 185 Wh per mile.
CO2 Emission
The Kia Soul EV 64 kWh emits no CO2 during driving. This only includes direct emissions from the vehicle itself. The energy needed to charge the battery might have been (partly) generated by the use of fossil fuels. Vehicles with an internal combustion engine will always emit CO2 during driving. Additionally, CO2 is emitted during the production and transport of fossil fuels.