Comparison between:
- 2018 KIA Soul EV
- 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV
- 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2018 KIA Soul EV | 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV | |
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| Model year | 2018 (MY18) | 2017 (MY17) | 2016 (MY16) |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America | North America, Europe, South Korea |
| Price | - | USD 37,495 (USA, Sep 2016) | USD 25,120 (USA, Oct 2015) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Crossover | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium | High-strength steel |
| Exterior colors | Carribean Blue w/Clear White Roof Clear White Shadow Black w/Inferno Red Roof Titanium Silver Bright Silver Metallic Cloud White Shadow Black | Arctic Blue Metallic Cajun Red Tintcoat Kinetic Blue Metallic Mosaic Black Metallic Nightfall Grey Metallic Orange Burst Metallic Summit White Silver Ice Metallic | Electric Blue Silver Ice Black Granite (extra charge) Summit White Titanium Salsa (2LT only) Lime (2LT only) |
| Interior colors | Grey | Dark Galvanized with Sky Cool Gray accents Dark Galvanized Grey Light Ash Gray seats with Ceramic White accents | Electric Blue Dark Pewter |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 163.0 in 4140 mm | 164.0 in 4166 mm | 146.5 in 3720 mm |
| Width | 70.9 in 1800 mm | 69.5 in 1765 mm | 64.1 in 1627 mm |
| Height | 62.7 in 1593 mm | 62.8 in 1594 mm | 62.6 in 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in 2570 mm | 102.4 in 2601 mm | 93.5 in 2375 mm |
| Front track | 62.0 in 1576 mm | 59.1 in 1501 mm | 55.5 in 1410 mm |
| Rear track | 62.4 in 1585 mm | 59.1 in 1501 mm | 54.8 in 1391 mm |
| Front overhang | 33.1 in 841 mm | 32.9 in 836 mm | 31.1 in 790 mm |
| Rear overhang | 28.7 in 729 mm | 28.7 in 730 mm | 21.9 in 555 mm |
| Approach angle | 17.3 ° | - | - |
| Departure angle | 29.2 ° | - | - |
| Clearance | 6.3 in 160 mm | 6.0 in 152 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in 1006 mm | 39.7 in 1008 mm | 39.4 in 1000 mm |
| Rear headroom | 39.5 in 1003 mm | 37.9 in 963 mm | 37.3 in 948 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 55.5 in 1410 mm | 54.6 in 1387 mm | 50.7 in 1288 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.7 in 1389 mm | 52.8 in 1341 mm | 49.7 in 1263 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.2 in 1351 mm | 51.6 in 1311 mm | 48.0 in 1218 mm |
| Rear hip room | 49.3 in 1252 mm | 50.8 in 1290 mm | 47.5 in 1206 mm |
| Front legroom | 40.9 in 1039 mm | 41.6 in 1057 mm | 42.0 in 1067 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.0 in 914 mm | 36.5 in 927 mm | 35.2 in 893 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2749.0 l 97.08 ft3 2.75 m3 | 2673.0 l 94.40 ft3 2.67 m3 | 2444.0 l 86.31 ft3 2.44 m3 |
| Total volume | 3281.0 l 115.87 ft3 3.28 m3 | 3152.0 l 111.31 ft3 3.15 m3 | 2717.0 l 95.95 ft3 2.72 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 532.0 l 18.79 ft3 0.53 m3 | 479.0 l 16.92 ft3 0.48 m3 | 273.0 l 9.64 ft3 0.27 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1402.0 l 49.51 ft3 1.40 m3 | 1603.0 l 56.61 ft3 1.60 m3 | 663.0 l 23.41 ft3 0.66 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3320.16 lb 1506 kg | 3582.51 lb 1625 kg | 2866.01 lb 1300 kg |
| Payload | 1005.31 lb 456 kg | 930.35 lb 422 kg | - |
| GVWR | 4321.06 lb 1960 kg | 4512.86 lb 2047 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.35 Cd | 0.308 Cd | 0.326 Cd |
| Additional information | Curb weight with sunroof - 1526.8 kg (optional for the + trim only) | - | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | - | General Motors |
| 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 | - | - |
| Power | 81 kW 109.2 hp 110.7 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 105 kW 140.8 hp 142.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 8000 rpm | 0 - 8810 rpm | - |
| Torque | 285 Nm 29.1 kgm 210.2 ft-lb | 360 Nm 36.7 kgm 265.5 ft-lb | 444 Nm 45.3 kgm 327.5 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 2730 rpm | - | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Normal Sport Drive Low | Normal Sport |
| Additional information | Input voltage - 240-413 V | - | The motor is oil-cooled. |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 81 kW 109.2 hp 110.7 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 105 kW 140.8 hp 142.8 ps |
| Total system torque | 285 Nm 29.1 kgm 210.2 ft-lb | 360 Nm 36.7 kgm 265.5 ft-lb | 444 Nm 45.3 kgm 327.5 ft-lb |
Performance
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 | - | - |
| Acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h | - | 4.50 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 11.20 s | 6.90 s | 7.20 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC, CMB: 155.3 mi / 250.0 km EPA, CMB: 111.0 mi / 178.6 km | EPA, CMB: 238.0 mi / 383.0 km | EPA, CMB: 82.0 mi / 132.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe EPA, CMB: 31 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 108 MPGe EPA, HWY: 93 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 128 MPGe EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 119 MPGe EPA, HWY: 110 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 128 MPGe EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 119 MPGe EPA, HWY: 109 MPGe |
Steering
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 | 10.8 m 35.43 ft | 10.3 m 33.79 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.85 | 2.91 | 2.8 |
| Additional information | Steering ratio - 15.7:1 | - | - |
Transmission
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 | 7.05 | 3.87 |
Suspension
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 | Independent MacPherson strut Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Coil springs (helical springs) Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Shock absorbers Semi-independent | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) |
Brakes
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 | 10.9 in 276 mm | 10.1 in 256 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 11.1 in 282 mm | 10.4 in 264 mm | 10.2 in 258 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 | 6.5Jx17 6.5Jx17 | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/60R16 92H | 215/50R17 H | 185/55R15 195/55R15 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 30 kWh | - | - |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 31.8 kWh | - | - |
| Battery capacity | - | 60 kWh | 18.4 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 75 Ah | - | - |
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | LG Energy Solution | LG Chem |
| Model | - | LGX N2.1 | - |
| Type | NCM622 | NCM622 | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - |
| Number of cells | 200 | 288 | 192 |
| Battery cell format | - | Pouch | - |
| Cell configuration | - | 3p96s 3 cells in parallel 96 cells in series | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | - |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | 4.2 V | - |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V | - |
| Number of modules | 8 | 10 | - |
| Battery voltage | 375 V | 350 V | 400 V |
| Energy density | 206 Wh/kg | 230 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 631.49 lb 286.44 kg | 961.22 lb 436 kg | 473.99 lb 215 kg |
| Volume | 241.0 l 8.51 ft3 0.24 m3 | 285.0 l 10.06 ft3 0.28 m3 | 139.0 l 4.91 ft3 0.14 m3 |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | - |
| Thermal Management | Air convection Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation Battery heater | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -35 °C -31 °F | - | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 1 CCS1 | Type 1 CCS1 |
Charging type
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 | AC 1.44 kW AC 3.84 kW AC 7.68 kW DC 80 kW | AC 1.44 kW AC 3.84 kW DC 50 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 50 kW, 0:29-0:31 AC 6.6 kW, 4:38-4:50 AC 2.3 kW, 13:03-13:50 | DC 80 kW, 0:36-0:45 AC 7.68 kW, 8:20-9:30 AC 3.84 kW, 15:38-19:00 AC 1.44 kW, 41:40-50:00 | DC 50 kW, 0:20-0:25 |
Additional features
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) 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) One luggage 12V power outlet (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 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 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) | Cargo cover (S) Dual-port grille (Dark Silver or Black) (S) EV Navigation Mapping (S) Tailgate-mounted rear spoiler (S) Two front cupholders (S) Blind Spot Alert (O) Cross-Traffic Alert (O) Drag control (S) Dual-stage frontal, driver and right-front passenger (S) Electric Parking Brake (S) Electronic brake force distribution (S) Four-channel ABS (S) GM Electronic Precision Shift (EPS) shifter (S) Head curtain side-impact, front and rear outboard seating positions (S) Knee for driver and front passenger (S) Lane Departure Warning System (O) LATCH system (S) Overtaking Sensor (O) Parking assist (S) Parking Assistance (O) Pedestrian Safety Signal (S) Rear doors child locks (S) Side blind zone alert with lane change alert (S) StabiliTrak (S) Surround Vision (O) Thorax side-impact seat-mounted for side-front outboard seating positions (S) Thorax side-impact seat-mounted, side-rear outboard seating positions (S) Traction control system (S) 10.2-inch touchscreen with MyLink infotainment system (S) Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support (S) Bose premium 7-speaker system (O) Driver Information Center with an 8-inch multi-color graphic display (S) Keyless open and push-button start (S) OnStar with 4G LTE and Wi-Fi for up to 7 devices (S) SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite radio (S) 2 x USB charging-only ports for rear passengers (S) Wireless Charging for compatible smartphones (O) 60/40 split folding for rear seats (S) Front passenger seatback map pocket (S) Heated front seats (O) Heated outbound rear seats (S) Rear armrest with two cupholders (S) Leather-trimmed steering wheel (O) Manually heated steering wheel (O) Steering Wheel Adjustment (S) Intermittent windshield and rear window wiper (S) Power front windows (S) Rear window electric defogger (S) Automatic rearview mirror (O) Digital rearview mirror using a rear-facing camera (O) Heated side mirrors (S) Power-adjustable side mirrors (S) Sun visors with sliding vanity mirrors (S) HID projector beam headlights (S) Incandescent cargo lamp (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED dome lights (S) LED taillamps (S) Deluxe cloth (S) Perforated leather (S) | Adjustable head restraints (S) Anti-theft technology (S) Brake assist (S) Collapsible steering column (S) Cruise control (S) Electronic parking break (S) Four-wheel ABS (S) Hill Start Assist (S) Immobilizer (S) LATCH child seat attachment system (S) OnStar with 4G LTE (3 years free) (S) Rollover sensing system (S) Seat belt pretensioners in the front seats (S) StabiliTrak stability control (S) 10 x standard airbags (S) Standard electronic brakeforce distribution (S) Three-point safety belts in all four seats (S) Traction control (S) 7-inch LCD display (S) Bluetooth capability (S) Built-in Wi-Fi hotspot (S) Chevrolet MyLink, USB port, auxiliary input jack (S) Push-button start (S) Remote keyless entry (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (three-month trial period) (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (three-month trial period) (S) 6 x speakers (S) Remote start/cabin pre-conditioning (S) Heated front seats (O) Leather-wrapped (O) Steering wheel-mounted controls (S) Power locks and windows (S) Fabric (S) Leatherette (O) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | What's new for 2018 Kia Soul EV - increased number of battery cells and slightly larger capacity resulting in longer range. The middle trim is dropped out. | Built on the GM BEV2 platform. | - |
| 2018 KIA Soul EV | 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV |