‘KIA Soul First Edition’ unsurprisingly drives a KIA Soul EV First Edition 64kWh 2021.
This is KSFE’s second electric car, they’ve owned the KIA Soul EV from new and drive 5,000-10,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is between 10,000-20,000 miles and they achieve 260 miles from a full charge.
Why did you choose the KIA Soul EV?
Compact, well-specified & a value for money lease.
Positives
- Nippy
- economical
- well-featured.
Negatives
- Nannying ‘safety’ aids that need switching off/on each journey
- no frunk
- poor OEM tyres.
Compared to when you first bought the car, does your battery still charge at the same rate & do you still get the same range?
Yes
Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?
No
What are the standout technological features of the car?
- Head up display
- blind spot indication
- regeneration easy to master.
Surprise us! Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about this electric car
Remarkably spacious with rear seats down.
What’s the biggest or funniest myth you’ve heard about EVs?
That they spontaneously combust.
What electric car(s) are you interested in next and why?
KIA Niro EV 4
Home charging unit
myenergi zappi v1
Electricity supplier & tariff
Octopus Go – works well but suffers from price creep.
What public charging networks would you recommend to others and why?
None
Insurer
LV= seems to be reasonable (for now).
Please itemise where you’re saving money (or not) owning & running a KIA Soul EV
Saving around £700 per year on ‘fuel’ vs ICE.
See other KIA Soul EV Owner Reviews here
