This episode covers the 2014-2019 Kia Soul electric. In 2017 the Soul EV was upgraded from 132 mile range (NEDC) to 155 mile range (NEDC) with additional battery cells and denser chemistry. All Soul EVs are still under warranty and can now be found from as low as £10,000.

One of the biggest complaints about EVs (electric vehicles) is that they cost more to buy than piston counterparts. The good news is that we now know that EVs hold their value secondhand far better than originally predicted. We also know the lithium-ion battery packs do not degrade anywhere near what many believed. Jonny gets asked a lot about used EV buying guides, and as someone who buys and sells a lot of cars himself he decided to follow up his 2020 Kia Soul EV episode with a buyer's guide.

According to Kia 975 'old' Soul EVs were sold in the UK. 
Over 1.6. million Souls (of all types) have sold worldwide (mostly in the US market).
The Soul EV outsold piston car when outgoing in 2019. 
The Mk1 Soul was never EV. Mk2 was 20mm longer wheelbase and 15mm wider body than mk1. This guide exclusively covers the Mk2, which was Kia's first internationally sold pure EV.

The Soul EV cabin was far ahead of its time, utilising ‘green’ materials where possible. This meant the car was awarded UL Environmental Validation for using bio-based organic carbon content for 10 per cent of its internal trim. Bio-degradable plastic, bio-foam and bio-
fabric are all used in the construction of the Soul EV’s interior

2014 Soul EV 
Price: Sold for £24995 (after £5k gov grant) new
Range: 132 mile (212km) NEDC
Battery: 27kWh 
Battery pack weight: 274.5kg
kerb weight: 1588kg
Motor power: 81.4kW / 109hp
Torque: 285nm
0-62mph: 11 secs
Top Speed: 90mph
Charge time: 10-13hours on 3-pin plug, 33 mins to 80% rapid charge
Colours: Caribbean Blue metallic with a Clear White roof, or Titanium Silver metallic. 

2017-2019 Soul EV.
 The revised car was more a tech lift than face lift. Soul EV rose from 27 to 30kWh with 8 additional battery cells - 200 instead of 192 in 8 modules.Voltage rose from 360v to 375v (37.5ah to 40ah)
Price: Sold for £25995 (after £4500k gov grant) new
Range: 155 mile (km) NEDC
Battery: 30kWh 
Kerb weight: 1638kg
Motor power: 81.4kW / 109hp
Torque: 285nm
0-62mph: 'under 12' secs
Top Speed: 90 mph
Charge time: 11-14 hours on 3-pin plug, 'under ' 5hrs wallbox, 33 mins to 80% rapid charge
Colours: Caribbean Blue metallic with a Clear White roof, or Titanium Silver metallic.   

Dimensions: 4140mm long, 1800mm wide, 2570mm wheelbase, 1593mm high, Boot space: 281 litres (891 litres with seats down)

OLD Vs NEW SOUL
Dimension differences: Old Soul 55mm shorter length, 30mm shorter wheelbase, 12mm lower height, Same 1800mm width. 34 litre smaller boot than new Soul EV
New 2020 Soul (for ref) is: 4195mm long, 2600mm wheelbase, 1605mm high, 1800 wide.

Generous thanks to Jonathan Porterfield at http://www.eco-cars.net (01856 751730 / 07778 298165) who can source the ideal EV for your budget and only charges a flat rate.

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CHAPTERS
0:00 Buying an old Soul!
0:22 Two battery sizes available
1:10 Size comparison
1:55 Demographic of buyers
2:28 2020 model = ev only in uk
2:50 Link to 2020 soul review
3:02 wheels and eco tyres
3:15 colour choices
3:45 engine bay
4:14 tech specs
4:29 boot space
5:17 eco upholstery materials
5:48 back seat space
6:27 dashboard
8:13 cabin storage
9:05 price guides
12:06 driving impressions
13:18 charging times
15:05 rear end design comparison
15:33 rival cars to consider
16:55 owner testimonials
22:10 do you own a soul?
22:20 become a Patreon