Kia Soul EV

Model reviewed: 64 kWh Urban
Score: 7.4 / 10
“The Kia Soul packs quite a lot of practicality into a more bespoke than most design. It’s expensive for what is actually a small EV but well-equipped and a quality car.”
Author: Andrew Charman
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Model reviewed: Urban (2023)
Score: 8 / 10
“The Kia Soul EV has long struggled to justify its existence next to its more rounded Niro EV stablemate, but its higher driving position and extra practicality will appeal to some.”
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Score: 9 / 10
“The Kia Soul EV might be one of the best electric cars you can buy. It’s great to drive, interesting to look at, comfortable and will return up to 280 miles of electric range and exceptionally low running costs.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“The all-electric Kia Soul EV combines quirky design with enormous capability.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Kia Soul EV builds on the funky charm of its predecessor by maintaining the quirky styling, but upping the performance dramatically. It’s zippy to drive and boasts a very impressive range on a single charge. If you’re in the market for an electric car, it’s definitely one of the first cars to check out.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 7 / 10
“Thoroughly likeable Kia Soul 39kWh Urban crossover is more competitive in cheaper, short-range guise but is starting to feel its age.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Third generation of Kia’s boxy compact crossover goes electric-only in the UK, combining zero emissions with charm and character.”
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Model reviewed: 64kWh
Score: 8 / 10
“First European outing for third generation of Kia’s boxy compact crossover, which will be sold here only in electric form.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 7 / 10
“While the Soul might feel dated against some more modern rivals, this Kia still deserves serious consideration when being compared against them.” (Martyn Collins)
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“Love-them-or-hate-them looks aside, the Kia Soul EV successfully pulls off the trick of offering an exceptionally good electric range at a reasonable price. A reliable 250+ miles on a single charge is nothing to sniff at – in fact, it’s enough for the majority of drivers to use as their only car.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Kia Soul EV is a distinctive zero-emissions car with impressive performance.” (Andy Goodwin)
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“The Kia Soul EV is an electric car that stands out from the crowd with its looks and has great electric range despite its modest price. It isn’t the most practical choice, however.”
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Model reviewed: First Edition 64kWh
“A stylish electric family car with a long range, impressive performance and lots of kit, all for a fairly competitive price.”
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Model reviewed: First Edition
Score: 8 / 10
“Depending on whether you love or hate the styling, the majority of people will find that the Kia Soul EV offers enough range, plenty of cabin space, great performance, comfort and tech.”
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“The Kia Soul EV reaches 62mph in a sprightly 7.5 seconds and continues smoothly on to a 104mph top speed, all completed with a mannered and well balanced demeanor.”
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Model reviewed: First Edition
Score: 8 / 10
“An intriguing EV that satisfies the usual electric anxieties, but that comes at a sales-phenomenon-restricting price.”
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Model reviewed: First Edition
Score: 9 / 10
“The new Kia Soul EV looks better than its predecessor, it has a much longer range and it’s excellent to drive. It still has a practical body style, and the quality of the interior has improved. Is there anything wrong with it? Not really. Well, except that it’s too quirky to fit in any of the conventional car categories.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“So confident is Kia that electric cars are the future, the Soul is now sold exclusively as an electric vehicle. It uses the same 204hp electric motor and 64kWh battery pack as the e-Niro, travelling 280 miles from a charge.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 8 / 10
“Head-turning looks, a good range, an excellent warranty as decent practicality make the Kia Soul a quirky and characterful alternative to more mainstream family EVs.” (James Disdale)
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Model reviewed: Rage overview
Score: 9 / 10
“Super cool crossover with improved performance and range.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
“Keep things simple but classy with the Kia Soul EV – the perfect electric ride for one-car families.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“While the smaller, boxier Kia Soul EV is less practical and pleasing to drive than the e-Niro, it’s a more compact model for use around town and goes as far per charge. It’s a more fun and funky design, too, so will appeal to those who prefer to stand out from the crowd.”
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Model reviewed: First Edition
Score: 8 / 10
“The Kia Soul EV is one of the most accomplished electric cars out there. Its range is more than enough to manage most of your driving on super-cheap home charges. And if you need to stop at a charging station, you’ll probably be done in the time it takes you to sit and have a coffee.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Good news: it’s like an e-Niro, only a bit more interesting.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“If you’re considering an electric car, the Kia Soul EV is definitely one to add to your list. Some may find the ride a touch firm, but it has strong performance, an impressively long range and comes very well equipped.”
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