Strengths
- EV-only in UK gives focus
- 64 kWh battery range competitive
- 7-year Kia warranty
Weaknesses
- 100 kW DC charging modest now
- Cabin no longer the most stylish
- Boot small for the footprint
Notable tech
- SK3 platform
- 64 kWh battery (mostly), 39 kWh entry briefly
- 100 kW DC charging
- Two-tone roof options
Common issues
- 64 kWh battery health monitor recall
- OBC failures
- Launch software updates
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk3 (Soul EV)'s life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
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Soul EV 39 kWh (early)
BHP134
Torque395 Nm
0–609.6 s
Top96 mph
Range171 mi WLTP
Charging50 kW DC
DriveFWD
Gearbox1-speed
Soul EV 64 kWh
BHP201
Torque395 Nm
0–607.6 s
Top104 mph
Range280 mi WLTP
Charging100 kW DC
DriveFWD
Gearbox1-speed