What first name would you like to appear in the review?
Mick
What is the make and model of your EV?
Kia Soul EV First Edition
What year was your EV registered?
2021
How long have you owned your EV?
From new
What is the mileage on your EV?
1,000 – 5,000 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?
250
Why did you choose this car?
Good spec, competitive price at the time (with plug-in car grant) & funky urban styling.
Positives
- Good specification
- nice drive
- good range (for value of car)
- very comfortable.
Negatives
- Boot could be larger
- rear door lights and camera get very dirty
- passenger seat seems very low (and not adjustable).
Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?
None
What are the standout tech features of the car?
- Self dipping headlights
- sat nav
- lane assist
- good stereo.
Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about this car.
Remote control app Kia Connect allows you to pre-heat the car, lock/unlock the doors, monitor the charging and set limits and find the car if you lose it!
Rate your EV out of 5
What car are you interested in next and why?
None.
What home charging unit do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?
myenergi zappi 2
Rate your home charging unit out of 5
Home electricity supplier & tariff
Bulb – no, they are not easy to deal with.
Rate your electricity supplier out of 5
What public charging networks would you recommend to others and why?
Electric Highway – reliable and easy to use.
List your top 3 favourite public charging networks (in order of preference).
- Electric Highway
- GeniePoint
- Pod Point.
Insurer
Direct Line
Rate your insurance provider out of 5
Estimate how much money you save per month (or not) owning and running an EV compared to a petrol/diesel car
£50.
