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Used 2017 Kia Soul EV Wagon Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2017 Kia Soul EV is a four-door electric-powered hatchback available in three trim levels: EV-e (available only in California), EV (also known as base) and Plus (+). Regardless of trim level, you get a 90-kW electric motor (109 horsepower, 210 pound-feet), a 27-kWh battery pack, a DC fast-charge port and a 6.6-kW onboard charger.

Standard equipment is pretty generous for the bottom EV-e and base EV trim levels, but there are a few optional extras on the top trim level that are appealing. Look for the ventilated front seats and the potential upgrade to a panoramic sunroof, if that's to your liking.

If you go with the EV-e (California only) you'll get 16-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, heated side mirrors, keyless ignition and entry, automatic climate control (with a "driver only" function to save energy), a height-adjustable driver seat, cloth upholstery, heated front seats, a heated tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, 60/40-split folding rear seatbacks, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, a 5-inch center screen with a rearview camera, and a six-speaker sound system with a CD player, satellite radio and a USB port.

In the middle of the Soul EV's trim-level structure is the base model. It's similar to the California-only EV-e, but it also gets a heat pump for the climate control system (helping to improve energy efficiency and maximize driving range), an 8-inch touchscreen, a navigation system and Kia's Uvo infotainment system (with additional electric-vehicle-oriented features).

Probably the most attractive of the trim levels for the Soul EV is the Plus (+). It gets almost all the equipment that the Soul EV has to offer, without a massive increase in price. On top of the base model, the Plus adds aerodynamic windshield wipers, foglights, front and rear parking sensors, power-folding mirrors, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, simulated-leather dashboard and console trim, heated rear seats, a luggage net, a cargo cover and a 12-volt cargo area power outlet.

Optional for the Plus is a Sun and Fun package, which provides a panoramic sunroof and LED interior lighting.

Which Soul EV trim does Edmunds recommend?

Our top choice for the 2017 Kia Soul EV is the top trim level called the Plus (+). The Plus is only marginally more expensive than the base trim level below it and includes all sorts of extra equipment such as leather upholstery, heated and ventilated seats, front and rear parking sensors and even heated rear seats. The Plus trim level also makes you eligible for pretty much the only significant options package that the Soul EV gets, the Sun and Fun package. Basically, the Plus is the best bargain for the money in the Soul EV's three available trim levels.

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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not available
Not available
Not available
Parking assistance
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
109 hp
109 hp
109 hp
Engine torque
210 lb-ft
210 lb-ft
210 lb-ft
Engine displacement
Not available
Not available
Not available
Engine configuration
Electric
Electric
Electric
Transmission
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
Tire size
205/60R16
205/60R16
205/60R16
Wheel size
16 X 6.5-in
16 X 6.5-in
16 X 6.5-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
120 / 92 / 105 MPGe
120 / 92 / 105 MPGe
120 / 92 / 105 MPGe
Fuel Capacity
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Driving Range (city/hwy)
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
Fuel Type
electric
electric
electric
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Battery

Battery

Battery

EPA Electricity Range
N/A
N/A
N/A
EPA KWh / 100 mi.
N/A
N/A
N/A
Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)
N/A
N/A
N/A
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
35.0 ft.
35.0 ft.
35.0 ft.
Curb weight
3,289 lb.
3,289 lb.
3,289 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.9 in.
5.9 in.
5.9 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
70.9 in.
70.9 in.
70.9 in.
Height
63.0 in.
63.0 in.
63.0 in.
Length
163.0 in.
163.0 in.
163.0 in.
Wheelbase
101.2 in.
101.2 in.
101.2 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
18.8 cu. ft.
18.8 cu. ft.
18.8 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
Front Leg Room
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
Front Shoulder Room
55.5 in.
55.5 in.
55.5 in.
Rear Head Room
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
Rear Leg Room
36.0 in.
36.0 in.
36.0 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
54.7 in.
54.7 in.
54.7 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Average Cost Per Mile
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Depreciation
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Financing
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Taxes & Fees
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Insurance
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Not Available
Not Available
Maintenance
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Gray Two-Tone w/Blue Stitching, cloth
Gray Two-Tone w/Blue Stitching, cloth
Gray Two-Tone w/Gray Stitching, cloth
Gray Two-Tone w/Black Piping, leather
Gray Two-Tone w/Blue Piping, leather
Exterior
Clear White
Titanium Gray
Bright Silver
Shadow Black
Clear White
Titanium Gray
Caribbean Blue w/Clear White Roof
Bright Silver
Cloud White
Shadow Black
Clear White
Titanium Gray
Caribbean Blue w/Clear White Roof
Bright Silver
Shadow Black w/Inferno Red Roof
Cloud White