Kia Soul EV 2017

Starting price: €29,490

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Usable battery
30 kWh
Nominal battery
33 kWh
Drive
FWD
Real range (combined)
157 km
AC charging
6.6 kW
DC fast charging
50 kW

Ownership summary

Verdict:

Kia Soul EV 2017 works best as a FWD electric SUV for city driving, short commutes and simple home charging. The official NEDC range is a useful headline, but the BEVDB mixed estimate of about 157 km and the 120 km cold-highway scenario are better planning figures.

In daily use, home charging takes about 5 h 10 min from 0-100%; on trips, the 10-80% DC estimate is about 32 min (est.), which should make highway stops manageable. The practical side is documented with 5 seats, 281-891 L cargo and 7 years / 150,000 km battery warranty. The BEVDB mixed estimate is meaningfully below the official range figure. Range confidence is high and the tracked ownership specs are complete.

Best fit

City drivingShort commuteHome chargingFamily use

Main caveatThe BEVDB mixed estimate is meaningfully below the official range figure.

Range reality

Official NEDC range: 250 km
BEVDB mixed estimate: 157 km
Cold highway estimate: 120 km
Official vs BEVDB gap: -93 km / -37%

Charging reality

Home charging: 0-100% 5 h 10 min
Fast charging: 10-80% 32 min (est.)
10-80% range added: 111 km Based on BEVDB combined consumption

Practical ownership

Seats: 5
Cargo: 281-891 L
Battery warranty: 7 years / 150,000 km

Data quality

Range confidence: High
Specs completeness: Complete
Estimate basis: NEDC data + BEVDB model
Missing key data: None of the tracked key fields

Real Range

City - Mild Weather	198 km
City - Cold Weather	121 km
Highway - Mild Weather	156 km
Highway - Cold Weather	120 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.

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Battery

Nominal Capacity	33 kWh
Usable Capacity	30 kWh
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Architecture	400 V
Warranty Period	7 years
Warranty Mileage	150000 km
Cathode Material	No Data

Source: Manufacturer

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Charging

Home / Destination

Charging Type	Type 2
Port Location	Front Center
Charge Power	6.6 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)	5 h 10 min
Charge Speed (mild)	30 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)	20 km/h

Fast Charging

Fast Charging Port	CHAdeMO
Port Location	Front Center
Charge Power (max)	50 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)	40 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)	32 min
Charge Speed (mild)	230 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)	160 km/h
Autocharge Supported	No

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge Supported	No
Supported Protocol	-

Preconditioning

Preconditioning Possible	No
Automatically using Navigation	No

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Charging Times

Home / destination charging — 0–100%

AC full charge: fastest ~5h 10m

Charging option	Power used	Approx. time	Range per hour	Notes
Wall plug · 230V / 10A	2.3 kW	14h 50m	12 km/h	—
1-phase 16A · 230V / 16A	3.7 kW	9h 15m	19 km/h	—
1-phase 32A · 230V / 32A	6.6 kW	5h 10m	34 km/h	Limited by vehicle
3-phase 16A · 400V / 3x16A	6.6 kW	5h 10m	34 km/h	Limited by vehicle
3-phase 32A · 400V / 3x32A	6.6 kW	5h 10m	34 km/h	Limited by vehicle

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~32 min

Charging option	Power used	Approx. time	Range per hour	Notes
CCS 50+ kWCHAdeMO connector	40 kW avg.	32 min	233 km/h	Vehicle-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.

Performance

Acceleration	11.2 sec (0-100 km/h)
Top Speed	145 km/h
Total Power	81 kW (110 PS)
Total Torque	285 Nm
Drive	FWD

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Bidirectional Charging (V2X / BPT)

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-
Exterior Outlet(s)	-
Interior Outlet(s)	-

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-
V2H via DC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-
V2G via DC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

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Energy Consumption

BEVDB model

Combined real range (estimate)	157 km
Combined Energy Use (estimate)	19 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.

NEDC Real Range

Range	250 km
Rated Consumption	14.3 kWh/100 km
Vehicle Consumption	12 kWh/100 km

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Safety (NCAP)

Safety Rating	4/5
Adult Occupant	84%
Child Occupant	82%
Rating Year	2014
Vulnerable Road Users	59%
Safety Assist	56%

Source: Euro NCAP

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Dimensions and Weight

Length	4140 mm
Width	1800 mm
Width with Mirrors	No Data
Height	1593 mm
Wheelbase	2570 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)	1580 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)	1960 kg
Max. Payload	455 kg
Cargo Volume	281 L
Cargo Volume Max	891 L
Cargo Volume Frunk	No Data
Roof Load	0 kg
Tow Hitch Possible	No Data
Towing Weight Unbraked	0 kg
Towing Weight Braked	0 kg
Vertical Load Max	No Data

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Miscellaneous

Price	€29,490
Seats	5 people
Isofix	Yes, 2 seats
Turning Circle	10.6 m
Platform	No Data
EV Dedicated Platform	No Data
Car Body	SUV
Roof Rails	No
Heat Pump	No
HP Standard Equipment	No Data

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.