What first name would you like to appear in the review?
Geoff
What is the make and model of your EV?
Kia Soul EV 64kWh
What year was your EV registered?
2019
How long have you owned your EV?
From new
What is the mileage on your EV?
20,000 – 30,000 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?
396
Why did you choose this car?
We wanted to become part of the climate crisis solution!
Positives
- Smooth
- peppy
- low running costs
- fun to drive
- …and I like computers and data!
Negatives
Truly, I cannot think of any. It is the logical next step in personal transportation that harms the environment less AND is cheaper overall.
Tell us something surprising about this car
Every time I walk towards it, I smile, even after 2 1/2 years; never happened to me before and I have had lots of new cars.
What car are you interested in next and why?
There are few cars out there that interest me because they are either way more expensive, or have no features that say, “buy me”. If I HAD to buy one I would seriously look at the Hyundai IONIQ 5.
Home charging unit
Bosch Power Max 2 – reliable and easy to use. Doesn’t have wireless but my car has enough flexibility and an App so I don’t need another App!
Electricity supplier & tariff
Ontario Hydro (Canada!) – it’s OK. We don’t have much, if any, competition here.
What public charging networks do you use? Would you recommend them to others and why?
Haven’t really used any except for fun as we charge at home. We have FAR less to choose from in Ontario compared with the UK.
Insurer
Aviva – yes, they are very well organized and move fast when needed.
