Comparison between:
- 2015 KIA Soul EV
- 2017 KIA Soul EV
- 2019 KIA Soul EV

Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.

	2015 KIA Soul EV	2017 KIA Soul EV	2019 KIA Soul EV

Model year	2015	2017	2019
Market	North America, Europe	North America, Europe	North America, Europe

Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.

Body style	Crossover	Crossover	Crossover
Materials	Steel Aluminium	Steel Aluminium	Steel Aluminium
Exterior colors	Carribean Blue w/Clear White Roof Clear White Shadow Black w/Inferno Red Roof Titanium Silver	Carribean Blue w/Clear White Roof Clear White Shadow Black w/Inferno Red Roof Titanium Silver Bright Silver Metallic Cloud White Shadow Black	Carribean Blue w/Clear White Roof Clear White Shadow Black w/Inferno Red Roof Titanium Silver Bright Silver Metallic Cloud White Shadow Black
Interior colors	Grey	Grey	Grey
Number of doors	4	4	4
Number of seats	5	5	5
Length	163.0 in 4140 mm	163.0 in 4140 mm	163.0 in 4140 mm
Width	70.9 in 1800 mm	70.9 in 1800 mm	70.9 in 1800 mm
Height	62.7 in 1593 mm	62.7 in 1593 mm	62.7 in 1593 mm
Wheelbase	101.2 in 2570 mm	101.2 in 2570 mm	101.2 in 2570 mm
Front track	62.0 in 1576 mm	62.0 in 1576 mm	62.0 in 1576 mm
Rear track	62.4 in 1585 mm	62.4 in 1585 mm	62.4 in 1585 mm
Front overhang	33.1 in 841 mm	33.1 in 841 mm	33.1 in 841 mm
Rear overhang	28.7 in 729 mm	28.7 in 729 mm	28.7 in 729 mm
Approach angle	17.3 °	17.3 °	17.3 °
Departure angle	29.2 °	29.2 °	29.2 °
Clearance	6.3 in 160 mm	6.3 in 160 mm	6.3 in 160 mm
Front headroom	39.6 in 1006 mm	39.6 in 1006 mm	39.6 in 1006 mm
Rear headroom	39.5 in 1003 mm	39.5 in 1003 mm	39.5 in 1003 mm
Front shoulder room	55.5 in 1410 mm	55.5 in 1410 mm	55.5 in 1410 mm
Rear shoulder room	54.7 in 1389 mm	54.7 in 1389 mm	54.7 in 1389 mm
Front hip room	53.2 in 1351 mm	53.2 in 1351 mm	53.2 in 1351 mm
Rear hip room	49.3 in 1252 mm	49.3 in 1252 mm	49.3 in 1252 mm
Front legroom	40.9 in 1039 mm	40.9 in 1039 mm	40.9 in 1039 mm
Rear legroom	36.0 in 914 mm	36.0 in 914 mm	36.0 in 914 mm
Passenger volume	2749.0 l 97.08 ft³ 2.75 m³	2749.0 l 97.08 ft³ 2.75 m³	2749.0 l 97.08 ft³ 2.75 m³
Total volume	3281.0 l 115.87 ft³ 3.28 m³	3281.0 l 115.87 ft³ 3.28 m³	3281.0 l 115.87 ft³ 3.28 m³
Trunk volume	532.0 l 18.79 ft³ 0.53 m³	532.0 l 18.79 ft³ 0.53 m³	532.0 l 18.79 ft³ 0.53 m³
Maximum trunk volume	1402.0 l 49.51 ft³ 1.40 m³	1402.0 l 49.51 ft³ 1.40 m³	1402.0 l 49.51 ft³ 1.40 m³
Curb weight	3289.3 lb 1492 kg	3289.3 lb 1492 kg	3320.16 lb 1506 kg
Payload	1031.76 lb 468 kg	1031.76 lb 468 kg	1005.31 lb 456 kg
GVWR	4321.06 lb 1960 kg	4321.06 lb 1960 kg	4321.06 lb 1960 kg
Drag coefficient	0.35 Cd	0.35 Cd	0.35 Cd
Additional information	-	Curb weight with sunroof - 1526.8 kg (optional for the + trim only)	Curb weight with sunroof - 1526.8 kg (optional for the + trim only)

Information about the model's electric motor and its performance

Electric motor type	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
Location of the motor	Front	Front	Front
Voltage	360 V	360 V	360 V
Power	81 kW 109.2 hp 110.7 ps	81 kW 109.2 hp 110.7 ps	81 kW 109.2 hp 110.7 ps
Maximum power RPM	8000 rpm	8000 rpm	8000 rpm
Torque	285 Nm 29.1 kgm 210.2 ft-lb	285 Nm 29.1 kgm 210.2 ft-lb	285 Nm 29.1 kgm 210.2 ft-lb
Maximum torque RPM	2730 rpm	2730 rpm	2730 rpm
Regenerative braking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Additional information	Input voltage - 240-413 V	Input voltage - 240-413 V	Input voltage - 240-413 V

Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.

Total system power	81 kW 109.2 hp 110.7 ps	81 kW 109.2 hp 110.7 ps	81 kW 109.2 hp 110.7 ps
Total system torque	285 Nm 29.1 kgm 210.2 ft-lb	285 Nm 29.1 kgm 210.2 ft-lb	285 Nm 29.1 kgm 210.2 ft-lb

Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.

Top speed	90.1 mph 145.0 km/h	90.1 mph 145.0 km/h	90.1 mph 145.0 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h	11.50 s	11.50 s	11.50 s
Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph	11.20 s	11.20 s	11.20 s

Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Driving range

NEDC, CMB: 131.7 mi / 212.0 km
EPA, CMB: 93.2 mi / 150.0 km

EPA, CMB: 111.0 mi / 178.6 km
WLTP, CMB: 155.3 mi / 250.0 km

Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Energy efficiency

EPA, CTY: 120 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 32 kWh/100 mi
EPA, CMB: 105 MPGe
EPA, HWY: 92 MPGe

EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 31 kWh/100 mi
EPA, CMB: 108 MPGe
EPA, HWY: 93 MPGe

Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.

Type of steering mechanism	Rack and pinion	Rack and pinion	Rack and pinion
Type of power steering	Electronic	Electronic	Electronic
Turning circle	10.6 m 34.78 ft	10.6 m 34.78 ft	10.6 m 34.78 ft
Lock-to-lock turns	2.85	2.85	2.85
Additional information	Steering ratio - 15.7:1	Steering ratio - 15.7:1	Steering ratio - 15.7:1

Information about the transmission of the model.

Type of transmission	Automatic single-speed reduction gear	Automatic single-speed reduction gear	Automatic single-speed reduction gear
Drivetrain	Front-wheel drive (FWD)	Front-wheel drive (FWD)	Front-wheel drive (FWD)
Axle ratio	8.206	8.206	8.206

Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.

Front suspension	Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers MacPherson strut Independent	Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers MacPherson strut Independent	Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers MacPherson strut Independent
Rear suspension	Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers	Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers	Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers

Information about the brake system used on this model.

Front brakes	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs
Front disc brake diameter	11.8 in 300 mm	11.8 in 300 mm	11.8 in 300 mm
Rear brakes	Discs	Discs	Discs
Rear disc brake diameter	11.1 in 282 mm	11.1 in 282 mm	11.1 in 282 mm

Information about the rims available for this electric car.

Rims

6.5Jx16

Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.

Tyres

205/60R16 92H

Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.

Battery capacity	27 kWh	27 kWh	30 kWh
Manufacturer	SK Innovation	SK Innovation	SK Innovation
Type	Lithium-Ion	Lithium-Ion	Lithium-Ion
Number of cells	192	192	200
Number of modules	8	8	8
Battery voltage	360 V	360 V	375 V
Energy density	200 Wh/kg	200 Wh/kg	206 Wh/kg
Weight	604.95 lb 274.4 kg	604.95 lb 274.4 kg	631.49 lb 286.44 kg
Volume	241.0 l 8.51 ft³ 0.24 m³	241.0 l 8.51 ft³ 0.24 m³	241.0 l 8.51 ft³ 0.24 m³
Location	Under the floor, middle	Under the floor, middle	Under the floor, middle
Cooling	Air convection	Air convection	Air convection
Minimum ambient temperature	-30 °C -22 °F	-35 °C -31 °F	-35 °C -31 °F
Maximum ambient temperature	60 °C 140 °F	-	-
Additional information	Total capacity - 30.5 kWh Battery Ah - 75 Ah Battery heating system (heat pump) is optional and available for East Coast markets only. Nickel-cobalt-manganese cathode Supposed battery model - NCM 622	Total capacity - 30.5 kWh Battery Ah - 75 Ah Nickel-cobalt-manganese cathode Supposed battery model - NCM 622 A heat pump HVAC system is standard	Total capacity - 31.8 kWh Battery Ah - 75 Ah Nickel-cobalt-manganese cathode Supposed battery model - NCM 622 A heat pump HVAC system is standard

Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.

Onboard charger/Charging port

Type 2 CCS2

Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.

Charging type

AC 2.3 kW
AC 6.6 kW
DC 50 kW

Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.

Charging time

DC 50 kW, 0:29-0:33
AC 6.6 kW, 4:38-5:00
AC 2.3 kW, 11:44-13:16

DC 50 kW, 0:29-0:31
AC 6.6 kW, 4:38-4:50
AC 2.3 kW, 13:03-13:50

A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.

Additional features

Body color bumpers with color accents (S)
Cargo screen (S)
Dual front cup holders (S)
FlexSteer (S)
Luggage net (S)
One luggage 12V power outlet (S)
Anti lock Brake System (ABS) (S)
Brake Assist System (BAS) (S)
Dual front advanced airbags (S)
Dual front seat mounted side airbags (S)
Electric Power Steering (EPS) (S)
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) (S)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S)
Front and rear 3 point seat belts (S)
Front seat belt pretensioners (S)
Front seat belt reminder (S)
Full length side curtain airbags (S)
Height adjustable front seat belt anchors (S)
Hill start Assist Control (HAC) (S)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (S)
Park assist system with front and rear sensors (S)
Pedestrian Warning System (S)
Rear child safety door locks (S)
Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) (S)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S)
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (S)
3.5-inch OLED supervision cluster (S)
8-inch display with navigation (S)
AM/FM radio/SIRIUS Satellite Radio (S)
Bluetooth with voice recognition (S)
Dual 12V power outlets (front) (S)
Rear camera display (S)
Smart key with button start lock system (S)
6 x speakers (S)
USB/auxiliary input jacks (S)
UVO EV Services (5 Year Subscription) (S)
Driver only HVAC function (S)
Rear seat heater ducts (under front seats) (S)
6-way manual adjustable driver's seat (S)
60/40 split folding rear seat with adjustable rear headrests (S)
Heated front seats (2-levels) (S)
Heated front seats (3-levels) (S)
Heated rear outboard seats (2-levels) (S)
Passenger seat side tray (S)
Rear-seat adjustable headrests (S)
Ventilated front seats (3-levels) (S)
Heated steering wheel (S)
Steering-wheel-mounted audio control buttons (S)
Tilt and telescopic steering column (S)
Aero windshield wipers (S)
Power windows with driver's one touch auto down (S)
Privacy glass (S)
Day/night interior rear view mirror (S)
Electrochromatic rear view mirror (S)
Heated outside mirrors (S)
Power folding outside mirrors (S)
Power outside mirrors (S)
Cargo area illumination (S)
Dome light (S)
Illuminated dual visors vanity mirrors with sliding rod (S)
Illuminated glove box (S)
Illuminated start button (S)
Illuminated, sliding charge port door (S)
LED rear combination lamps (S)
Projection fog lights (S)
Projection headlamps with auto light control (S)
Bio based interior materials (S)
Cloth seat trim (S)
Leather seat trim (S)
Leatherette center door trim (S)
Leatherette cluster housing (S)
Soft touch dash (S)
Soft touch front upper door panels (S)

Body color bumpers with color accents (S)
Cargo screen (S)
Dual front cup holders (S)
FlexSteer (S)
Luggage net (S)
New audio head unit with rear camera display and 5-inch color screen (S)
New rear center armrest (S)
One luggage 12V power outlet (S)
Anti lock Brake System (ABS) (S)
Brake Assist System (BAS) (S)
Dual front advanced airbags (S)
Dual front seat mounted side airbags (S)
Electric Power Steering (EPS) (S)
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) (S)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S)
Front and rear 3 point seat belts (S)
Front seat belt pretensioners (S)
Front seat belt reminder (S)
Full length side curtain airbags (S)
Generation II Pedestrian Warning System (S)
Height adjustable front seat belt anchors (S)
Hill start Assist Control (HAC) (S)
Immobilizer (S)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (S)
Park assist system with front and rear sensors (S)
Rear child safety door locks (S)
Rollover sensor (S)
Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) (S)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S)
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (S)
3.5-inch OLED supervision cluster (S)
8-inch display with AVN 4.0 navigation (S)
AM/FM radio/SIRIUS Satellite Radio (S)
Bluetooth with voice recognition (S)
Dual 12V power outlets (front) (S)
One luggage 12V power outlet (S)
Outside temperature display (S)
Rear camera display (S)
SIRIUS Satellite Radio (S)
Smart key with button start lock system (S)
6 x speakers (S)
USB/auxiliary input jacks (S)
UVO EV Services (5 Year Subscription) (S)
Driver only HVAC function (S)
Heat Pump HVAC system (S)
Rear seat heater ducts (under front seats) (S)
6-way manual adjustable driver's seat (S)
60/40 split folding rear seat with adjustable rear headrests (S)
Heated front seats (2-levels) (S)
Heated front seats (3-levels) (S)
Heated rear outboard seats (2-levels) (S)
Passenger seat side tray (S)
Rear-seat adjustable headrests (S)
Ventilated front seats (3-levels) (S)
Heated steering wheel (S)
Leather wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob (S)
Steering-wheel-mounted audio control buttons (S)
Tilt and telescopic steering column (S)
Aero windshield wipers (S)
Front door speaker lights (O)
Panoramic sunroof (O)
Power windows with driver's one touch auto down (S)
Privacy glass (S)
Solar glass: front windows/windshield (S)
Day/night interior rear view mirror (S)
Electrochromatic rear view mirror (S)
Heated outside mirrors (S)
Outside mirrors with turn signal indicators (S)
Power folding outside mirrors (S)
Power outside mirrors (S)
Ambient LED interior lights (O)
Cargo area illumination (S)
Dome light (S)
Illuminated dual visors vanity mirrors with sliding rod (S)
Illuminated glove box (S)
Illuminated start button (S)
Illuminated, sliding charge port door (S)
LED accent lights (above headlamps) (S)
LED rear combination lamps (S)
Projection fog lights (S)
Projection headlamps with auto light control, anti fog and escort function (S)
Bio based interior materials (S)
Cloth seat trim (S)
Leather seat trim (S)
Leatherette center door trim (S)
Leatherette cluster housing (S)
Soft touch dash (S)
Soft touch front upper door panels (S)

Body color bumpers with color accents (S)
Cargo screen (S)
Center console with storage and armrest (S)
Dual front cup holders (S)
Fender with unique thermo plastic olefin with transparent acrylic (S)
FlexSteer (S)
Luggage net (S)
New audio head unit with rear camera display and 5-inch color screen (S)
New rear center armrest (S)
Overhead console with sunglass holder (S)
Satin Chrome inside door handles and inside accents (S)
Anti lock Brake System (ABS) (S)
Brake Assist System (BAS) (S)
Cruise Control (S)
Dual front advanced airbags (S)
Dual front seat mounted side airbags (S)
Electric Power Steering (EPS) (S)
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) (S)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S)
Front and rear 3 point seat belts (S)
Front seat belt pretensioners (S)
Front seat belt reminder (S)
Full length side curtain airbags (S)
Generation II Pedestrian Warning System (S)
Height adjustable front seat belt anchors (S)
Hill start Assist Control (HAC) (S)
Immobilizer (S)
Impact sensing auto door unlock (S)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (S)
Park assist system with front and rear sensors (S)
Rear child safety door locks (S)
Rollover sensor (S)
Speed sensing auto door locks (S)
Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) (S)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S)
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (S)
3.5-inch OLED supervision cluster (S)
8-inch display with AVN 5.0 navigation (S)
AM/FM radio/SIRIUS Satellite Radio (S)
Bluetooth with voice recognition (S)
Dual 12V power outlets (front) (S)
One luggage 12V power outlet (S)
Outside temperature display (S)
Rear camera display (S)
SIRIUS Satellite Radio (S)
Smart Key with Push button start, Smart trunk and panic alarm (S)
6 x speakers (S)
USB/auxiliary input jacks (S)
UVO EV Services (3 Year Subscription) (S)
Air conditioning with auto defog and cluster ionizer (S)
Rear air conditioning vent (S)
Driver only HVAC function (S)
Heat Pump HVAC system (S)
Rear seat heater ducts (under front seats) (S)
6-way manual adjustable driver's seat with height adjuster (S)
60/40 split folding rear seat with adjustable rear headrests (S)
Heated front seats (2-levels) (S)
Heated front seats (3-levels) (S)
Heated rear outboard seats (2-levels) (S)
Passenger seat side tray (S)
Power front/rear windows (S)
Rear-seat adjustable headrests (S)
Ventilated front seats (3-levels) (S)
Heated steering wheel (S)
Leather wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob (S)
Steering-wheel-mounted audio control buttons (S)
Tilt and telescopic steering column (S)
Aero blade type windshield wipers (S)
Front door speaker lights (O)
Panoramic sunroof with tilt, sliding and safety functions (O)
Power door locks with two turn entry system (S)
Power windows with driver's one touch auto down (S)
Privacy glass (rear doors window, back lite) (S)
Solar control glass (windshield, front and rear doors, rear window) (S)
Auto Dimming rear view mirror (S)
Body color power adjustable heated outside mirrors (S)
Day/night interior rear view mirror (S)
Outside mirrors with one touch triple turn signal indicators (S)
Power folding outside mirrors (S)
Cargo area illumination (S)
Dome light (S)
Illuminated dual visors vanity mirrors with sliding rod (S)
Illuminated glove box (S)
Illuminated start button (S)
Illuminated, sliding charge port door (S)
LED cargo light (O)
LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S)
LED positioning headlights (S)
LED rear combination lamps (S)
Mood lamp (front door speaker and bottle holder) (O)
Overhead LED room lamps (O)
Projection fog lights (S)
Projection headlamps with auto light control, anti fog and escort function (S)
Bio based interior materials (S)
Cloth seat trim with blue stitching (S)
Deluxe center door trim (including door armrest garnish and padding) (S)
Deluxe upper door trim (S)
Leather seat trim with blue piping (S)
Leatherette center door trim (S)
Leatherette upper console (S)
Soft touch dash (S)
Soft touch front upper door panels (S)
Unique Gray Stitch (steering wheel, console armrest and cloth seat) and Leather seat trim with black (O)
White high gloss trim (center fascia panel, transmission gear shift knob cover and indicator panel a (S)

Additional information about this electric vehicle.

Additional information

What's new for 2017 Kia Soul EV:
New audio head unit with rear camera display and 5-inch color screen;
New rear center armrest;
Exterior paint color: Cloud White;
New dark gray 16-inch wheel cover;
Remote climate logic to precondition the car when it's not grid connected;
UVO eco, the new connectivity and control app system that offers immediate HVAC control; on-demand vehicle diagnosis, Speed Alert; Curfew Alert; Geo-Fence Alert; Location POI; Google local search; and Trip Info for app and MyUVO.com;
Fast charge now provides more energy (94% of charge) adding more miles in each charge event and drivers can now set the charge time to end at their convenience;
Generation II Pedestrian Warning System alters the sound and frequency of the warning depending on vehicle speed;

What's new for the 2019 Kia Soul EV - AVN 5.0 audio now standard.

2015 KIA Soul EV

2017 KIA Soul EV

2019 KIA Soul EV