The Kia Soul EV is a small electric SUV with a roomy cabin and a good amount of standard equipment but other small electric cars can travel further on a single charge.
Pros Cheap to run Funky styling Well-equipped
Cons Expensive to buy Limited electric range Alternatives have bigger boots
The 2021 Kia Soul EV leads the battery charge, fashion first.
Pros Bigger battery pack Promise of 200-mile-plus range Savvy new style Wide-screen infotainment and displays
Cons Where will you be able to buy one? Charge specs TBD
The 2020 Kia Soul's #1 ranking is based on its score within the Subcompact SUVs category. It was the winner of our 2020 Best Subcompact SUV for the Money award and the winner of our 2019 Best New Cars for Teens award. Currently the Kia Soul has a score of 8.5 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 18 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Large cargo capacity User-friendly tech features Comfortable, roomy seats
Cons Middling interior quality Rivals are more athletic
Remains one of the best all-round, reasonably priced EVs you can buy today.
Pros Excellent, efficient powertrain. 64kWh version provides big range
Cons Should be more spacious. Material quality could be better
Pros Great electric range Good fun to drive Generous equipment
Cons Other EVs have nicer interiors Boot is a bit small Quickest charging difficult to achieve
The 64kWh version of the Hyundai Kona Electric has a fantastic real-world range between charges, plus it’s quick and well-equipped. However, excellent rivals including the Kia e-Niro and Volkswagen ID.3 are better all-rounders thanks to their superior ride comfort and more practical interiors.
Pros Near 260-mile range in real-world conditions (64kWh battery) Strong acceleration Even the base model is well equipped
Cons Choppy ride Not as roomy as rivals Interior could be classier
