Safety ratings (from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency)
Economy
Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.
Economy
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Energy consumption is displayed on the dashboard and is re-calculated as you drive. It is different to the WLTP-rated consumption (which measures power from the mains).
This number is estimated by comparing the usable battery capacity against the WLTP range.
The maximum speed the EV can charge at home or a public AC charger.
An EV has a built-in charger that converts household AC electricity into DC current that goes into the battery.
This limits the maximum speed you can charge at home - no matter what extra equipment you install. Some public chargers (such as at motor camps and shopping malls) are also AC only.
Fast Charge ⚡
The maximum speed the EV can charge at a DC fast charger.
Speed is limited by the capacity of the charger.
In NZ, fast chargers are typically 25 kW, 50 kW, 100 kW, 175 kW, and 300 kW.
Cold temperatures and the vehicle's charging curve also dictate peak speed (i.e. a warm battery at a lower state-of-charge will charge quicker).
The Soul EV is an all-electric subcompact crossover SUV first manufactured in 2014.
Previous Models
These model(s) are only available secondhand.
Kia Soul EV
2016-2019
The Soul EV was never sold new in NZ (all are used imports). The 2018-2019 year had a slightly larger battery (31.8 kWh), and slightly longer range. The pre-2020 soul suffers from similar battery degradation issues as early Nissan Leafs. From 2020 onwards the Soul has a much larger 64 kWh battery with a 452 km range.
Price
Used Price (est.)
$14,000+
Performance
0-100 km/h
11.2 s
Top Speed
145 km/h
Total Power
81.4 kW
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Range & Efficiency
WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range
80 km
Highway Range
61 km
WLTP Consumption
170 Wh/km
Charging Cost
$4.25/100 km
Battery & Charging
Battery
30.5 kWh / 27 kWh
Chemistry
NMC
V2L
-
AC speed (max)
3.6 kW
DC speed (max)
100 kW
Safety
Based on 2023 VSRR rating
Dimensions
Seats
5
Tow Rating
- / -
Boot Space
315 L / 1339 L
Frunk
-
Shape
Small SUV
Length
4140 mm
Width
1800 mm
Height
1593 mm
Kerb Weight
1580 kg
Sales Charts and Ranking
The Kia Soul EV is outside the top 50 new fully electric vehicles in New Zealand.