Kia Soul Electric Hatchback

• Body Glass
  • Aero blade wiper
  • All round electric windows with drivers and front passenger auto up/down function
  • Automatic window defogger
  • Heated rear window
  • Privacy glass - Rear windows and tailgate
  • Rain sensing front wipers
  • Rear wash/wipe
  • Solar glass windscreen and front windows
• Brakes
  • Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  • Electronic parking brake
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
  • Hill start assist control (HAC)
  • Regenerative braking level controlled by paddle shift mounted on steering wheel
• Communication
  • Apple car play/Android Auto with voice control
  • Charging indicator on dashboard
  • E-call
• Driver Aids
  • Adaptive smart cruise control function SCC
  • Blind spot collision avoidance assist (BCA)
  • Drive mode select - eco, eco+, sport
  • Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
  • Emergency stop signalling system
  • Forward collision avoidance assist
  • Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
  • Intelligent speed limit assist (ISLA)
  • Lane Following Assist (LFA)
  • Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS)
  • Motor driven power steering
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Rear-Cross Traffic Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
  • Reversing camera
  • Safe exit warning (SEW)
  • Speed limiter
• Driver Information
  • 10.25" Touch screen navigation with european mapping & traffic messaging channel
  • 7" Supervision colour cluster display
  • Digital clock
  • Kia Connect (UVO)
  • Trip computer
• Driving Mirrors
  • Auto dimming rear view mirror
  • Electrically adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors with LED indicators
  • Roof colour door mirrors
• Entertainment
  • 2 x Rear USB-C ports
  • 2 x USB port in centre console
  • Bluetooth audio streaming
  • DAB Radio with MP3 compatibility
  • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
• Exterior Body Features
  • Body colour bumpers
  • Body colour door handles
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Roof rails
• Exterior Lights
  • Automatic headlight control
  • Dual full LED Headlamps
  • High beam assist
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED front fog lights
  • LED rear combination lights
  • Manual headlight levelling
  • Rear bulb fog lamp
• Heating/Cooling/Ventilation
  • Single automatic air conditioning with driver function only
• Interior Features
  • 12V power socket in centre console
  • Centre console storage box
  • Dual height load floor
  • Front and rear door storage
  • Front centre armrest
  • Front cup holders
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Interior door lock/unlock function
  • Leather trimmed steering wheel
  • Leather upholstery
  • Light grey headlining
  • Luggage area load cover
  • Luggage net with hooks
  • Satin chrome interior door handles
  • Shift by wire SBW
  • Tilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel
• Interior Lights
  • Centre cabin light
  • Luggage area light
  • Map lamp with sunglasses case
• Packs
  • SUV pack - Soul
• Safety
  • All round 3-point seatbelts
  • Driver knee airbag
  • Front passenger airbag cut-off switch
  • Height adjustable front seatbelts
  • Impact sensing auto door unlocking
  • Manual child lock in rear doors
  • Twin curtain airbags with roll over sensor
  • Twin front airbags
  • Twin front side airbags
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
• Seats
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 60/40 split folding rear seat
  • All-round height adjustable headrests
  • Drivers seat power lumbar support
  • Heated front seats
  • ISOFIX Child seat top tethers and anchor fixings
  • Passenger seat back pocket
  • Power driver seat adjustment
  • Rear centre headrest
  • Single front passenger seat
• Security
  • Alarm system and engine immobiliser
  • Deadlocks
  • Engine Start/Stop Button with Smart Entry System
  • Locking wheel nuts
  • Remote central door locking
  • Speed sensitive auto door locking
  • Visible vehicle identification number
• Vanity Mirrors
  • Driver and front passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
• Wheels - Alloy
  • 17" Alloy wheels
• Wheels - Spare
  • Tyre mobility kit

• Electric Vehicle Data
  • Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty: 70
  • Battery Capacity in kWh: 64
  • Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins): 1,740
  • Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change: 0-100
  • Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW: 2.2
  • Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins): 555
  • Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change: 10-100
  • Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW: 7.2
  • Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins): 64
  • Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change: 10-80
  • Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW: 50
  • Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins): 47
  • Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change: 10-80
  • Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW: 80
  • Battery Leased: No
  • Battery Type: Lithium-ion
  • Charging Port Location: Front
  • Coupler/Connector Type: CCS Type 2
  • Maximum Charging Rate - kW: 100
  • Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage: 100,000
  • Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years: 7
  • Usable Battery Capacity:
  • WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City: 10.9
  • WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb: 15.7
  • WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City: 5.7
  • WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb: 4
  • WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City: 647
  • WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb: 451
  • WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City: 402
  • WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb: 280
• Emissions - ICE
  • CO:
  • CO2 (g/km): 0
  • HC:
  • HC+NOx:
  • Noise Level dB(A): 67
  • NOx:
  • Particles:
  • Standard Euro Emissions: N
• Engine and Drive Train
  • Camshaft: N
  • Catalytic Convertor: No
  • CC: 1
  • Compression Ratio: N
  • Cylinder Layout: N
  • Cylinders:
  • Cylinders - Bore (mm):
  • Cylinders - Stroke (mm):
  • Engine Code: N
  • Fuel Delivery: N
  • Gears: 1 SPEED
  • Number of Valves:
  • Transmission: AUTO
• Fuel Consumption - ICE
  • EC Combined (mpg):
  • EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies: No
  • EC Extra Urban (mpg):
  • EC Urban (mpg):
• General
  • Alternative Fuel Qualifying: Yes
  • Badge Engine CC: 0.0
  • Badge Power: 201
  • Based On ID:
  • Coin Description: N
  • Coin Series: Explore
  • Generation Mark: 3
  • Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07: 31D
  • Man Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years: 10
  • Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years: 5
  • NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %:
  • NCAP Child Occupant Protection %:
  • NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09:
  • NCAP Pedestrian Protection %:
  • NCAP Safety Assist %:
  • Safety Concerns?: No
  • Service Interval Frequency - Months: 12
  • Service Interval Mileage: 10,000
  • Special Edition: No
  • Special Order: No
  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage: 100,000
  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Years: 7
  • Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months:
  • Timing Belt Interval Mileage:
  • Vehicle Homologation Class: M1
• Performance
  • 0 to 60 mph (secs): No
  • 0 to 62 mph (secs): 7.9
  • Engine Power - BHP: 201
  • Engine Power - KW: 150
  • Engine Power - PS: No
  • Engine Power - RPM: 3,800
  • Engine Torque - LBS.FT: 291
  • Engine Torque - MKG: 40.3
  • Engine Torque - NM: 395
  • Engine Torque - RPM: 3600
  • Top Speed: 104
• Test Cycles
  • Emissions Test Cycle: WLTP
  • RDE Certification Level: N/A
• Tyres
  • Alloys?: Yes
  • Space Saver?: No
  • Tyre Size Front: 215/55 R17
  • Tyre Size Rear: 215/55 R17
  • Tyre Size Spare: TYRE REPAIR KIT
  • Wheel Style: N
  • Wheel Type: 17" ALLOY
• Vehicle Dimensions
  • Height: 1,605
  • Height (including roof rails):
  • Length: 4,195
  • Wheelbase: 2,600
  • Width: 1800
• Weight and Capacities
  • Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres):
  • Gross Vehicle Weight: 2,180
  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Down): 1339
  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Up): 315
  • Max. Loading Weight: 422
  • Max. Roof Load:
  • Max. Towing Weight - Braked:
  • Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked:
  • Minimum Kerbweight: 1,758
  • No. of Seats: 5
  • Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb: 10.6

Ten Second Review
Kia Soul EV Lease Review - The Soul EV is Kia’s first-ever production electric vehicle. The EV is also the first battery-powered vehicle to offer a seven-year warranty.

Kia basically gutted most of the contents under the Soul’s bonnet. Front and rear styling were revamped, and the structure was reworked to strengthen key areas across the floorplan for increased body shell rigidity. To finish, the EV has been fitted with plenty of standard kit.

The Soul EV is easy to drive and position in busy town traffic. It is peppy, quiet, and comfortable. It won’t wow the driver with a power performance but it is precise in steering, secure in cornering, and has a wonderfully smooth power delivery. While the EV is sufficiently roomy and comfy for driver and passengers, boot capacity is on the small side at 281 litres.

With electric cars, owners need to be mindful of the functions that will drain the charge such as cold weather, running the heater or windshield wipers, or having the headlights on full time during the winter months.

The Soul EV does take time to achieve a full charge (13 hours’ recharge on a domestic plug) and recharging stations aren’t exactly abundant around town. And despite the virtues of an electric car, the EV is pricey which will certainly be off-putting to many otherwise interested drivers.