The Kia Soul EV has been on sale for a couple of years, but for this latest version there's only ever been a long-range version - until now. For 2023, Kia has introduced the Soul EV Urban, which uses a 39.2kWh battery to give a WLTP range of 171 miles.
The Soul EV Urban is being sold alongside the long-range Soul EV Explore, the latter using a 64kWH battery for a WLTP range of 280 miles. However, with its starting price just under £33,000 the Urban undercuts its stablemate by several thousand pounds, while still offering enough range for many buyers. It's Kia's cheapest electric car, but is it any good?
In this CarGurus UK review, Chris Knapman answers exactly that question, exploring the Soul EV Urban's equipment, space, infotainment and charging (a 7kW home charger takes 6 hours, while a 50kW rapid charger can do a 10-80% charge in around 1 hour), as well as weighing up if the performance from its 134bhp motor is enough for family car buyers.
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Pros
Good to drive
Lots of standard equipment
Roomy for passengers
Cons
Boot is on the small side
Being EV-only means it's expensive to buy
High insurance group
The CarGurus verdict
Regardless of if you choose the smaller or bigger-battery model, the Kia Soul EV is a fantastic all-round electric car. It has a great range and it’s good to drive, so we’d recommend it over all of the immediate alternatives, as long as you like the way it looks and can live with the smaller-than-average boot.
Yes, it’s a bit pricey, but with truly impressive levels of equipment, it still represents good value and doesn’t leave you feeling short-changed.
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00:00 – Introducing the Kia Soul EV Urban
01:59 –Inside the Soul EV Urban
03:56 – What is it like to drive
09:35 – Wrap up
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