Kia e-Soul 39 kWh 2020

Starting price: €33,133

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Ownership summary

Verdict:

Kia e-Soul 39 kWh 2020 works best as a FWD electric SUV for city driving, short commutes and simple home charging. The range story is the difference between 277 km official, about 241 km in mixed use and about 192 km in cold highway driving.

In daily use, home charging takes about 6 h 11 min from 0-100%; on trips, the 10-80% DC estimate is about 44 min (est.), so highway use needs more patience. The practical side is documented with 5 seats, 315-1339 L cargo and 7 years / 150,000 km battery warranty. The main caveat is that road-trip charging is slower than newer long-range EVs. Range confidence is high, while specs completeness is partial.

Best fit
City drivingShort commuteHome chargingFamily use

Main caveatRoad-trip charging is slower than newer long-range EVs.

Range reality

Official WLTP range
277 km
BEVDB mixed estimate
241 km
Cold highway estimate
192 km
Official vs BEVDB gap
-36 km / -13%

Charging reality

Home charging
0-100% 6 h 11 min
Fast charging
10-80% 44 min (est.)
10-80% range added
170 km Based on BEVDB combined consumption

Practical ownership

Seats
5
Cargo
315-1339 L
Battery warranty
7 years / 150,000 km

Data quality

Range confidence
High
Specs completeness
Partial
Estimate basis
WLTP data + BEVDB model
Missing key data
Safety rating, Payload
City - Mild Weather290 km
City - Cold Weather206 km
Highway - Mild Weather237 km
Highway - Cold Weather192 km

Estimates of actual range. The values given here are BEVDB estimates calculated from WLTP data and usable battery capacity, based on the BEVDB model. The BEVDB real-range card uses four fixed reference scenarios: City (Mild), Highway (Mild), City (Cold), and Highway (Cold). Mild means +20°C (70°F) without intensive climate-control use; cold means -10°C (14°F) with cabin heating. City speed is 50 km/h (30 mph), and highway speed is 110 km/h (70 mph). These figures are not official test results. Actual range will vary depending on speed, temperature, road conditions, road profile, load, tires, and driving style.

Have questions about Real Range?
Nominal Capacity42 kWh
Usable Capacity39.2 kWh
Battery TypeLithium-ion
Architecture400 V
Warranty Period7 years
Warranty Mileage150000 km
Cathode MaterialNo Data

Source: Manufacturer

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Home / Destination

Charging TypeType 2Type 2 icon
Port LocationFront Left
Charge Power7.2 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)6 h 11 min
Charge Speed (mild)40 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)30 km/h

Fast Charging

Fast Charging PortCCS Combo 2CCS Combo 2 icon
Port LocationFront Left
Charge Power (max)44 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)37 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)44 min
Charge Speed (mild)250 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)190 km/h
Autocharge SupportedYes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge SupportedNo
Supported Protocol-

Preconditioning

Preconditioning PossibleNo
Automatically using NavigationNo
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Home / destination charging — 0–100%

AC full charge: fastest ~6h 10m
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
Wall plug · 230V / 10A2.3 kW19h 20m13 km/h—
1-phase 16A · 230V / 16A3.7 kW12h22 km/h—
1-phase 32A · 230V / 32A7.2 kW6h 10m42 km/hLimited by vehicle
3-phase 16A · 400V / 3x16A7.2 kW6h 10m42 km/hLimited by vehicle
3-phase 32A · 400V / 3x32A7.2 kW6h 10m42 km/hLimited by vehicle

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~44 min
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
CCS 50+ kWCCS connector37 kW avg.44 min246 km/hVehicle-limited above 50 kW

Estimated charging times are based on usable battery capacity, charging power and vehicle charging limits. Peak DC power is usually reached only briefly; average 10–80% power is more useful for estimating real charging time. Actual charging speed can vary by charger output, battery temperature, state of charge, weather, software and battery condition.

Acceleration9.6 sec (0-100 km/h)
Top Speed156 km/h
Total Power100 kW (136 PS)
Total Torque395 Nm
DriveFWD
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Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
Exterior Outlet(s)-
Interior Outlet(s)-

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2H via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2G via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
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BEVDB model

Combined real range (estimate)241 km
Combined Energy Use (estimate)16.2 kWh/100 km

BEVDB estimates use WLTP-rated (or derived; falls back to NEDC when WLTP is missing) consumption and usable battery capacity to model city/highway ranges; the combined value is a weighted mix of city/highway and mild/cold scenarios. See the methodology and data sources for inputs, official source boundaries, fallback rules, and versioning.

WLTP Ratings (worst case)

Range277 km
Rated Consumption14.5 kWh/100 km
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Safety RatingNo Data
Adult OccupantNo Data
Child OccupantNo Data
Rating YearNo Data
Vulnerable Road UsersNo Data
Safety AssistNo Data
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Length4195 mm
Width1800 mm
Width with MirrorsNo Data
Height1605 mm
Wheelbase2600 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)1593 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)No Data
Max. PayloadNo Data
Cargo Volume315 L
Cargo Volume Max1339 L
Cargo Volume FrunkNo Data
Roof Load100 kg
Tow Hitch PossibleNo Data
Towing Weight Unbraked0 kg
Towing Weight Braked0 kg
Vertical Load MaxNo Data
Have questions about Dimensions and Weight?
Price€33,133
Seats5 people
IsofixYes, 2 seats
Turning Circle10.6 m
PlatformNo Data
EV Dedicated PlatformNo
Car BodySUV
Roof RailsYes
Heat PumpYes
HP Standard EquipmentNo, optional

Reminder: Range and energy consumption figures are estimates. Actual results may vary depending on weather, driving style, terrain, and other conditions. Review the BEVDB methodology for estimate boundaries and source labels. If this model page looks wrong, use Contact and include this page URL plus an official source link when possible.