What first name would you like to appear in the review?
Dazzler
What is the make and model of your EV?
Kia Soul 27kWh
What year was your EV registered?
2016
How long have you owned your EV?
1 – 2 years
What is the mileage on your EV?
30,000 – 40,000 miles
How many EVs have you owned?
This is my first
What is the average mileage range you achieve from your EV when fully charged?
80
Why did you choose this car?
My wife liked it, primarily cost-based.
Positives
- Drive train is so much fun – quick, responsive and effortless, yet surprisingly relaxing
- Cost of motoring – extremely cheap to run and keep on the road
- Car is a good trade-off between practicality and size.
Negatives
- Range – especially in winter is prohibitive of use for anything other than a second car
- Boot space is a little too small
- General lack of refinement – too many rattles and although well spaced, the execution of features feels a little cheap.
Tell us something surprising about this car
The infotainment system is great and updates gave us Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
What car are you interested in next and why?
Lexus NX 450h or back to an RX 450h.
Home charging unit
Generic home charger
Electricity supplier & tariff
Mine went bust, now with British Gas 🙁
What public charging networks do you use? Would you recommend them to others and why?
ENGIE – works a charm.
