SUV · 5 seats · FWD
Discontinued · 2014–2019Kia Soul EV
Everything you need to plan life with a Soul EV: 2 variants compared, charging times at real charger powers, current prices, and how many stations it can actually use.
- Estimated range*
- 170 km
- Useable battery
- 30 kWh
- 10–80% @ 150 kW
- ~32 min
- Efficiency
- 176 Wh/km
Pick your version
Soul EV variants compared
| Variant | Battery | Range* | Drive | 0–100 | Germany | Netherlands | UK | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soul EV Reference | 30 kWh | 170 km | FWD | 11.2 s | — | — | — | Discontinued |
| Soul EV | 27 kWh | 155 km | FWD | 11.2 s | — | — | — | Discontinued |
*Range figures are PlugSphere estimates of real-world driving range under mixed conditions — expect less in winter or at sustained motorway speeds. Prices include VAT for each market; * marks announced-but-unconfirmed prices.
At the charger
How fast does the Kia Soul EV charge?
Estimated 10–80% session times for the Soul EV (30 kWh useable), computed by PlugSphere from the battery size, the 7 kW onboard AC charger and a typical DC charging power of 40 kW.
| Charger | Effective power | 10–80% time | Range added per 10 min |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.4 kW AC | ~6.3 kW | ~3 h 20 min | ~6 km |
| 11 kW AC | ~6.3 kW | ~3 h 20 min | ~6 km |
| 22 kW AC | ~6.3 kW | ~3 h 20 min | ~6 km |
| 50 kW DC | ~40 kW | ~32 min | ~38 km |
| 150 kW DC | ~40 kW | ~32 min | ~38 km |
| 350 kW DC | ~40 kW | ~32 min | ~38 km |
Method: 10–80% covers 70% of the useable battery; AC assumes ~90% charging efficiency; DC assumes the session averages the car's typical charging power up to the charger's limit. Real sessions vary with temperature and battery state.
Out in the real world
Where can a Kia Soul EV charge?
114,699
charging stations on the PlugSphere map have a connector this car can use (Type 1 CHAdeMO).
31,436
of them offer DC fast charging at 50 kW or more for quicker road-trip stops.
Counts from PlugSphere's worldwide station database (Open Charge Map data), refreshed with each import.
The details
Kia Soul EV specifications
Kia Soul EV — common questions
Answers computed from this model's data in the PlugSphere database.
Does the Kia Soul EV have a heat pump?
No — this model is not listed with a heat pump, so expect a bigger range drop in freezing weather.
Can the Kia Soul EV tow?
No — this model is not approved for a towbar.
Can it power external devices (V2L)?
No — vehicle-to-load is not supported on this model.
Which public chargers can the Kia Soul EV use?
The Kia Soul EV charges via Type 1 CHAdeMO. On the PlugSphere map that matches 114,699 stations worldwide, of which 31,436 offer 50 kW+ DC fast charging.
How much does it cost to fully charge a Kia Soul EV?
With its 30 kWh useable battery, a full charge costs about €9.00 at a €0.30/kWh home tariff or roughly €18.00 at a €0.60/kWh public DC charger — before any session or idle fees. Put your own local price into the PlugSphere charging-cost calculator for an exact figure per country and per session.
How long will I be waiting at a charger with a Kia Soul EV?
Plan around 32 minutes for the usual 10–80% stop at a 150 kW charger — the Kia Soul EV sustains roughly 40 kW in a DC session. On AC, a full overnight charge at 11 kW takes about 4 hours. The charging-time calculator covers any charger power and state of charge.
How long does the Kia Soul EV battery last?
Expect the pack to outlast its industry-standard warranty of 8 years or 160,000 km to at least 70% capacity: fleet telemetry shows EV batteries losing only around 1.8–2% a year on average.
How much does a Kia Soul EV battery replacement cost?
Out of warranty, a 30 kWh pack costs roughly €3,000–€5,400 at 2026 pack-level prices of €100–180 per kWh, plus labour. Inside the 8-year battery warranty a failing pack is replaced free, and single-module repairs are often a fraction of the full price.
Should I charge the Kia Soul EV to 100% every night?
Daily 80% is the kinder habit for this model — reserve 100% charges for long-trip days. Only LFP-battery EVs are designed for routine full charging.
Where should I stop on a long Kia Soul EV trip — and what is plan B?
The PlugSphere route planner spaces stops for the Kia Soul EV's real range (segments of roughly 136 km with a 90% start and 10% reserve) and picks stations along the actual road route — each suggested stop comes with two nearby backup chargers in case the first is busy or offline.
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Data compiled and computed by PlugSphere from manufacturer specifications and public sources; charging and range figures are estimates, not laboratory results. Spot an error? Tell us.