Comparison between:
- 2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 38.3 kWh
- 2021 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh
- 2023 KIA Niro EV Edition
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 38.3 kWh | 2021 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh | 2023 KIA Niro EV Edition | |
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| Model alias | - | e-Soul Soul Electric Soul EV Explore Soul EV Premium | Niro EV Active |
| Trim | 38.3 kWh | 64 kWh | Edition |
| Model year | 2020 (MY20) | 2021 (MY21) | 2023 (MY23) |
| Market | North America, Europe | Europe | The Netherlands, Norway |
| Price | - | - | EUR 45,145 (The Netherlands, Feb 2023) NKR 444,900 (Norway, Feb 2023) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Crossover | Crossover |
| Materials | Aluminium High tensile strength steel | Steel Aluminium | Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Phantom Black Polar White Iron Gray Intense Blue Fiery Red Fluidic Metal Electric Shadow Liquid Sand Typhoon Silver | Gravity Grey with Platinum Gold Cherry Black with Inferno Red Neptune Blue with Cherry Black | Mineral Blue Cityspace Green Interstellar Gray Midnight Black White Pearl Runway Red Steel Gray |
| Interior colors | Black Gray two-tone Electric Shadow | - | Black |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 176.0 in 4470 mm | 165.2 in 4195 mm | 174.0 in 4420 mm |
| Width | 71.7 in 1820 mm | 70.9 in 1800 mm | 71.9 in 1825 mm |
| Height | 57.1 in 1450 mm | 63.0 in 1600 mm | 61.8 in 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 102.4 in 2601 mm | 107.1 in 2720 mm |
| Front track | 61.2 in 1555 mm | 61.6 in 1565 mm | 61.9 in 1572 mm |
| Rear track | 61.6 in 1564 mm | 62.0 in 1575 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Front overhang | 34.6 in 880 mm | - | 35.2 in 895 mm |
| Rear overhang | 35.0 in 890 mm | - | 31.7 in 805 mm |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 140 mm | 6.1 in 155 mm | 6.0 in 153 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.5 in 1004 mm | 39.9 in 1013 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.4 in 950 mm | 38.9 in 988 mm | 38.1 in 968 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.1 in 1425 mm | 55.5 in 1410 mm | 56.3 in 1430 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.0 in 1396 mm | 54.7 in 1390 mm | 55.4 in 1407 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.8 in 1366 mm | 53.5 in 1359 mm | 53.5 in 1359 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.9 in 1344 mm | 52.8 in 1341 mm | 52.7 in 1339 mm |
| Front legroom | 44.7 in 1136 mm | 41.1 in 1044 mm | 41.5 in 1054 mm |
| Rear legroom | 31.5 in 800 mm | 36.5 in 927 mm | 36.9 in 937 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 2765.0 l 97.65 ft3 2.77 m3 | 2823.0 l 99.69 ft3 2.82 m3 |
| Total volume | - | - | 3298.0 l 116.47 ft3 3.30 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 357.0 l 12.61 ft3 0.36 m3 | 315.0 l 11.12 ft3 0.32 m3 | 475.0 l 16.77 ft3 0.47 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1417.0 l 50.04 ft3 1.42 m3 | 1339.0 l 47.29 ft3 1.34 m3 | 1392.0 l 49.16 ft3 1.39 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | - | 20.0 l 0.71 ft3 0.02 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3366.46 lb 1527 kg | 3873.52 lb 1757 kg | 3833.84 lb 1739 kg |
| Payload | 976.65 lb 443 kg | - | 1016.33 lb 461 kg |
| GVWR | 4343.11 lb 1970 kg | 4806.08 lb 2180 kg | 4850.17 lb 2200 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | - | - | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | - | 661.39 lb 300 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.24 Cd | 0.35 Cd | - |
| Additional information | Curb weight excludes driver weight. | - | - |
Electric motor
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 | - | 356 V | 358 V |
| Power | 101 kW 136.1 hp 138.0 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 2850 - 6000 rpm | 3800 - 8000 rpm | 6000 - 9000 rpm |
| Torque | 295 Nm 30.1 kgm 217.6 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 1000 - 2850 rpm | 3600 rpm | 0 - 6000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport | Eco Comfort Sport |
| Additional information | - | Smart regenerative braking operated via paddle shifters. Four regen braking levels (0 to 3). | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 101 kW 136.1 hp 138.0 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 295 Nm 30.1 kgm 217.6 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 102.5 mph 165.0 km/h | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 7.90 s | 7.80 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | - | 7.10 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 170.0 mi / 273.6 km WLTP, CMB: 193.2 mi / 311.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 280.9 mi / 452.0 km | WLTP, CTY: 375.0 mi / 603.5 km WLTP, CMB: 285.0 mi / 458.6 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 145 MPGe EPA, CMB: 25 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 133 MPGe EPA, HWY: 121 MPGe | WLTP, CMB: 15.7 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 12.3 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 16.2 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A+ | A+++ | A+++ |
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 | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.85 | 2.5 | 2.66 |
| Additional information | Overall steering gear ratio - 15:1:1 | Steering ratio - 12.8:1 | Steering ratio - 13.3:1 |
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 | 7.412 | 8.206 | 10.65 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) | Shock absorbers MacPherson strut Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Shock absorbers | Shock absorbers Multi-link Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Multi-link |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | 12.0 in 305 mm | 16.0 in 406 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 11.8 in 300 mm | 15.0 in 381 mm |
| Additional information | Front brakes diameter - 280 mm Rear brakes diameter - 284 mm | - | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 ET45 | 7Jx17 | 7Jx17 ET50 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/60R16 R | 215/55R17 | 215/55R17 94W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 38.3 kWh | 64 kWh | - |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 40.4 kWh | 67 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity | - | - | 64.8 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | - | 180 Ah | 180.9 Ah |
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | SK Innovation | SK Innovation |
| Model | LGX E63 | - | - |
| Type | NCM622 | NCM (NMC) | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - |
| Number of cells | 176 | - | - |
| 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 | - |
| Battery voltage | 319.4 V | 356 V | 358 V |
| Energy density | 112.4 Wh/kg | 250 Wh/kg | 146.3 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 791.46 lb 359 kg | 1007.51 lb 457 kg | 976.65 lb 443 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Optional battery heater | Liquid-based coolant circulation Optional heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation Battery heater |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -35 °C -31 °F | - |
| Additional information | - | - | Cell-level energy density - 253 Wh/kg |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 1 CCS1 Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 6 kW DC 50 kW DC 100 kW AC 7.2 kW DC 50 kW DC 100 kW | AC 7.2 kW AC 11 kW DC 50 kW DC 100 kW | AC 11 kW DC 50 kW DC 100 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 100 kW, 0:23 DC 50 kW, 0:46 AC 7.2 kW, 5:20 | AC 7.2 kW, 8:54-10:28 | DC 100 kW, 0:45 DC 50 kW, 1:05 AC 11 kW, 6:05-6:20 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | SmartSense active safety and driving assistance systems (S) 10.25-inch AVN screen (S) 7-inch LCD console display (S) Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support (S) Audio Video Navigation system (O) Blue Link connectivity services (S) Multi-Bluetooth function (with 10.25-inch AVN option only) (S) Blue ambient lighting (S) Black cloth (S) Dark Chrome Accent dashboard garnish (O) Leather in four color options (O) | Roof rails (S) SUV Pack (O) Anti lock Brake System (ABS) (S) Autonomous Emergency Brake (AEB) (S) Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) (S) Brake Assist System (BAS) (S) Child lock on rear doors (S) Driver's side knee airbag (S) Dual front advanced airbags (S) Dual front seat mounted side airbags (S) eCall (S) Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto hold (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Emergency Stop Signalling (ESS) (S) Front and rear 3 point seat belts (S) Front seat belt pretensioners (S) Front seat belt reminder and buckle sensor (S) Full length side curtain airbags (S) Height adjustable front seat belt anchors (S) High Beam Assist (HBA) (S) Highway Driving Assist (HDA) (S) Hill start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Immobilizer (S) Impact sensing auto door unlock (S) ISOFIX on outer rear seats (S) Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (S) Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) (S) Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (S) Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) (S) Pedestrian Warning System (S) Rear child safety door locks (S) Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) (S) Rear parking system (S) Rear view camera with dynamic guidelines (S) Rollover sensor (S) Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go (S&G) (S) Speed sensing auto door locks (S) Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) (S) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (S) 10.25" Touchscreen Satellite Navigation with reversing camera system (S) 12V power outlet (front) (S) 7" OLED Colour Display Cluster (S) AM/FM/MP3 audio system and DAB+ radio (S) Bluetooth wireless technology with voice recognition (S) front USB ports (1 charging, 1 input) (S) Ready for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) Smart key with start/stop button (S) 6 x speakers (S) Climate control (S) Driver's Seat Power Lumbar Support (S) Power Driver Seat Adjustment (S) Heated Steering Wheel (S) Leather wrapped steering wheel (S) Tilt and telescopic steering column (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Aero Blade Wipers (S) Automatic Window Defogger (S) Bodycolor outside door handles (S) Front windows with onetouch auto up/down and safety (S) Heated front seats (S) Power door locks with two turn entry system (S) Power front/rear windows (S) Privacy glass on rear (S) Rain Sensing Front Wipers (S) Satin Chrome Interior Door Handles (S) Sunvisors with Vanity Mirror Illumination (S) Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror (S) Power adjustable heated side mirrors with LED turn signals (S) Automatic Headlight Control (S) Dual Full LED Headlamps (S) Front LED Fog Lamps (S) Front overhead console room lamp (S) LED Daytime Running Lights (S) LED Rear Combination Lights (S) Light sensor (S) Leather (S) | Towing Pack (S) Antilock Brakes System (ABS) (S) Brake Assist System (BAS) (S) Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Lead Vehicle Departure Alert (S) Driver's knee airbag (S) Dual front advanced airbags (S) Dual front seat-mounted side airbags (S) Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Emergency Stop Signalling (ESS) (S) Forward Collision Warning (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA 1.5) (S) Front and rear 3-point seat belts (S) Front seat-belt pretensioners (S) Front seat-belt reminder and buckle sensor (S) Full-length side curtain airbags (S) Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors (S) High Beam Assist (S) Highway Drive Assist (HDA) (S) Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Immobilizer (S) Impact sensing auto door unlock (S) Inside Handle Override Child Safety Door Locking System (S) Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) (S) Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (S) Lane Following Assist System (S) Lane Keep Assist System (S) LATCH (S) Multi-collision braking assist (MCB) (S) Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) with off switch (S) Pedestrian Warning System (S) Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) – door-logic type (S) Rear Parking Sensors (S) Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines (S) Rollover sensor (S) Safe Exit Warning (SEW) (S) Smart Cruise Control with Stop/Go Functionality (S) Smart Key with Push-button start, Smart trunk and panic alarm (S) Speed sensing auto door locks (S) Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (S) Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (S) 10.25" TFT LCD Cluster (S) 10.25-inch touchscreen Navigation display system with Premium sound system, Satellite and HD radio (S) AM/FM/MP3/SiriusXM audio system (S) Bluetooth wireless technology with voice recognition (S) Digital clock (S) Outside temperature display (S) 6 x speakers (S) Trip computer (S) USB chargers (front center fascia and inside center console) (S) Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) Dual Temperature Control (S) High Voltage Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Heater (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) All-round Height Adjustable Head Rests (S) Driver and front passenger seat back pocket (S) Driver Manual Adjusted Seat (S) Front and rear adjustable headrests (S) Front Passenger Manual Adjusted Seat (S) Heated front seats (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Steering wheel-mounted audio controls (S) Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters (S) Tilt and telescoping steering column (S) Vegan Leather-wrapped steering wheel (S) Auto Window Defogger (S) Heated and acoustic-glazed windshield (S) Heated back-lite glass (S) Power front and rear windwos (S) Privacy glass (S) Rear Solar Glass (Rear Windows & Tailgate) (S) Solar control and tinted front windows (S) Automatically dimming rearview mirror (S) Heated side mirrors with LED turning indicators (S) Illuminated and extendable sunvisor vanity mirrors (S) Power-folding and power-adjustable side mirrors (S) Sunvisor with vanity mirror, sliding, with driver's ticket holder (S) Auto Light Control headlights (S) Bi-function projection headlights with leveling function and escort (S) Cargo light (S) Dual LED headlights (low and high projection) (S) LED Daytime Running lights (S) LED front fog lamps (S) Light Sensor (S) Mood Lighting (S) Overhead console and room lamps (S) Rear LED lights (S) Rear Spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S) Cloth (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | Kia Soul EV / e-Soul trim levels: The Netherlands - ComfortLine / DynamicLine / DynamicPlusLine / ExecutiveLine | There could be differences between the various trim level features according to the market. Make sure you check with your local dealer for the exact parameters. |
| 2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 38.3 kWh | 2021 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh | 2023 KIA Niro EV Edition |