Jackinabox drives a KIA Soul EV 34kWh 2018.
This is Jackinabox’s first electric car, they’ve owned the KIA Soul EV less than a year and drive under 5,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is between 10,000-20,000 miles and they achieve 130 miles from a full charge.
Why did you choose the KIA Soul EV?
I liked its unusual style and the one I bought was an ex-demonstrator with only 50 miles on the clock at a really good price of nearly £11000 under list, as the upgraded model was imminent.
Positives – List 3 or more reasons why you love this electric car
- Easy to drive
- servicing is a lot cheaper than ICE cars
- been very reliable over 4.5 years
- battery is still 99.9 %.
Negatives – List 3 or more things that you really don’t like about this electric car
The only negative I have about the car is the recess were the wiper blades sit catches pine needles in it if I don’t garage it.
Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?
- 1 manufacturer’s recall which was rectified by a main dealer at no charge
- 12 volt battery failed at 4 years.
What are the standout technological features of the car?
Technology is not my forte, I just find it a straightforward and easy car to use.
Surprise us! Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about this electric car
It’s got driver and front passenger heated seats and a heated steering wheel, sat nav with charging point locations , sat nav informs you when you plot a journey if your route will need a charge along route.
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What electric car(s) are you interested in next and why?
Possibly an MG ZS EV with a larger battery for a bit more range, funds permitting.
Do you charge your electric car from home?
Yes
Do you have a home charging unit installed?
No
Electricity supplier & tariff – outline both positive & negative elements
Standard tariff & I use granny charger. Position of meter makes installation of a 7.5kW charger impractical and cost prohibitive.
Do you use public charging networks?
Yes
What public charging networks would you recommend to others and why?
Pod Point – generally most reliable. I used to pay a subscription to bp pulse but their chargers have become more and more unreliable and there customer service was atrocious so I cancelled it.
Insurer – outline both positive & negative elements
I change it every year to get the best price.
Please itemise where you’re saving money (or not) owning & running a KIA Soul EV
No road tax so £42.00 a month saved and first 3 years I got free charging at various supermarkets and council-owned chargers saving me around £4,000 in diesel running a Land Rover Defender. And there is still reduced-cost charging at Tesco, LIDL & ALDI if you look!
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