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Used 2018 Kia Soul EV Wagon Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2018 Kia Soul EV is, as the name suggests, the all-electric version of the Soul. Though not marketed as such, that car is similar in size and concept to subcompact SUVs. So is the EV. There are three trim levels: EV-e, the base EV and EV Plus (+). All come with generous standard equipment, though the top trim's luxurious extras could be worth the extra bucks. All use the same 30-kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack and 375-volt electric motor that produces 109 horsepower and 210 pound-feet of torque.

The EV-e is sold only in California. It comes standard with a DC fast-charging port, 16-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, LED running lights, heated mirror, rear privacy glass, keyless ignition and entry, automatic climate control, a pedestrian warning system, multiple steering modes (Normal, Comfort and Sport), a height-adjustable driver seat, two-level heated front seats, cloth upholstery, a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, a 60/40-split folding back seat, a rearview camera, Bluetooth, one USB port, and a six-speaker sound system with a 5-inch color display, a media player interface, an auxiliary audio jack and satellite radio.

The base EV is the starting point for those Soul EV shoppers outside California. It adds better-looking 16-inch wheels, mirror turn-signal indicators, HD radio and an 8-inch touchscreen interface that brings with it integrated navigation, 3G Wi-Fi and Uvo Eco services, which includes an app that allows you to monitor the car's charge, find a charging station, lock and unlock doors, and adjust the in-car climate before you leave.

The EV Plus (+) adds front and rear parking sensors, foglights, power-folding mirrors, a faux-leather-trimmed dash, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a cargo cover, three-level heated and ventilated front seats, heated outboard rear seats and leather upholstery. Exclusive to the Plus is the Sun and Fun package, which adds a panoramic sunroof, LED interior lighting and speaker lights. A battery-heating system is also available in Oregon, Washington and eastern states that sell the Soul EV.

Which Soul EV trim does Edmunds recommend?

Get the most basic and least expensive Kia Soul EV you can. Given its range deficit relative to the Chevrolet Bolt, you might as well take as much advantage of the Soul's considerably lower price point. Plus, it's not like a base Soul is a stripper model: You get a heated steering wheel and seats, satellite radio and, with the base EV (versus the California-only EV-e), an 8-inch touchscreen that includes a variety of other tech goodies.

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Comparing average pricing near
Beaumont, TX
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Soul EV e
Soul EV Base
Soul EV +
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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
optional
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
109 hp @ 8,000 rpm
109 hp @ 8,000 rpm
109 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Engine torque
210 lb-ft @ 2,730 rpm
210 lb-ft @ 2,730 rpm
210 lb-ft @ 2,730 rpm
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
124 / 93 / 108 MPGe
124 / 93 / 108 MPGe
124 / 93 / 108 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
111 mi.
111 mi.
111 mi.
EPA KWh / 100 mi.
31
31
31
Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)
5.0 hr.
5.0 hr.
5.0 hr.
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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®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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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/Blue Piping, leather
Gray Two-Tone w/Black Piping, leather
Exterior
Titanium Gray
Clear White
Bright Silver
Titanium Gray
Caribbean Blue w/Clear White Roof
Clear White
Shadow Black
Cloud White
Bright Silver
Shadow Black w/Inferno Red Roof
Titanium Gray
Caribbean Blue w/Clear White Roof
Clear White
Shadow Black
Cloud White
Bright Silver