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2015 Kia Soul EV Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The inherent coolness of the 5-passenger 2015 Kia Soul comes from its shape. That newly popular cube style also lends itself perfectly to an electric vehicle (EV). Kia wisely waited for other automakers to show their hands and learn hard lessons before diving into the now-mandatory EV segment. The wisdom Kia gained is to your benefit if you're considering a Soul EV. Reviewers say good things about this new Soul EV, including that it has a lot in common with the BMW i3.
Let’s get right to the important bits. The 2015 Kia Soul EV has a total range of 93 miles. That's 11% more range than the 2015 Nissan Leaf's, and those 9 additional miles per charge will come in handy. The Soul has 210 lb-ft of torque, more than the BMW i3’s 184 lb-ft. That said, the Soul EV was not made from adamantium and pixie dust like the i3, so it's not as light and quick. However, it is about half the price.
One way the Kia Soul is exceptionally quick is with regard to charging. A CHAdeMO DC quick-charge port comes with the car. CHAdeMO is short for "Charge de Move" and is a widely used standard for DC charging. At a CHAdeMO charging station equipped to deliver 50kWh of DC power, the Soul will charge from empty to about 80% charge in 33 minutes. Like all EV makers these days, Kia has gone ahead and partnered with the charging-station operators and will set up new owners with a Kia Charge-up Card. Since these programs change and are regional, ask your dealer for details. Regardless of location, Kia Soul EV owners can use the no-cost UVO app on their smartphone or the 8-inch screen in the vehicle to locate charge points nearby.
Owners that charge at home on a 240-volt system will find the 6.6kW charger means the Soul can be fully charged in about 4 hours. A Nissan Leaf can match this only with its optional charger. Of course, the Soul EV can also be charged slowly anyplace a 115-volt outlet is available.
If ever there was a vehicle just dying to be electrified, it was the 2015 Kia Soul. The Soul is a front-drive, compact, boxy vehicle with a tall ride height. This is ideal for battery storage. Putting the batteries under the flat floor minimizes intrusion on the passenger and cargo area, and the battery being so low means the vehicle’s center of gravity is as low as possible, aiding handling and responsiveness. Reviewers report the vehicle is snappy around town. Like all affordable EVs on the market, the Soul EV is intended primarily as a commuter-type vehicle for in-town use, but reviewers find that it's quite good on the highway, too.
One area in which the Soul was able to benefit from past EVs errors was in keeping the cabin comfortable. Climate control is an area that tripped up many EVs upon introduction, including the BMW i3. Part of this was users’ newness to a vehicle that does not generate waste heat and the owners’ learning curve. The 2015 Soul EV comes standard with heated seats up front. The + trim adds ventilation to the front seats and heat to the rear seats. And the Soul EV may well be one of the least expensive cars in the world with a standard heated steering wheel.
Like all EVs and many gas-powered cars, the 2015 Soul EV can pre-condition its cabin. That's important for two reasons. First, it's just a great feature. Imagine being on the tarmac at the airport in winter and telling the car to warm up. Second, it allows the user to condition the cabin while the Soul is drawing power from its charge source. That way, range is maximized.
Available in two trims, Base and +, the Soul EV starts at $33,700. From this, most EV buyers can subtract the $7,500 federal tax deduction and their state’s EV credit. After the math is done, most Soul buyers or lessees will end with a buy price between $19,000 and $23,000. The Soul EV will first be available in California and then roll out to other states. The Soul has a 5-year/60,000-mile new-car warranty, but the drivetrain and all EV bits are covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles.
The 2015 Kia Soul EV is an electric car that has everything one expects from a second- or third-generation EV. Yes, it's made sustainably, and many of the materials in the vehicle are sustainable, free-range or whatever green specification is appropriate. What makes the Soul EV special is that Kia watched others learn the hard lessons and applied them, so you won’t have to drive a beta version. The Soul EV is more than worth a close look for those considering buying or leasing an affordable EV.
User reviews for 2015 Kia Soul EV
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by Steve B
Apr 26, 2023
Love it, just like the 2016 Kia Soul EV+ Ive owned for last 7-years !Apr 26, 2023
by Anonymous
Mar 16, 2022
The Kia 2015 EV Soul is a decent car. I would have liked to have the ability to do the remote lock, temp setting, and charging activation in the app but due to all the carriers ending service for 3G i cant use it. The car drives well and is roomy. If this is your first experience with EV then its a good car as the gear shift is similar to standard gas car where you dont have to wonder how to drive it.Mar 16, 2022
by Gerald C
Nov 30, 2021
Only gets 95 miles to a full charge..not good for my work schedule. Nov 30, 2021
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by Steve B
Apr 26, 2023
Love it, just like the 2016 Kia Soul EV+ Ive owned for last 7-years !Apr 26, 2023
by Anonymous
Mar 16, 2022
The Kia 2015 EV Soul is a decent car. I would have liked to have the ability to do the remote lock, temp setting, and charging activation in the app but due to all the carriers ending service for 3G i cant use it. The car drives well and is roomy. If this is your first experience with EV then its a good car as the gear shift is similar to standard gas car where you dont have to wonder how to drive it.Mar 16, 2022
by Gerald C
Nov 30, 2021
Only gets 95 miles to a full charge..not good for my work schedule. Nov 30, 2021
by Karleigh H
Aug 27, 2020
Nice ride, has good features overall. Very, very happy I got the electric version. Looking forward to driving it everywhere!Aug 27, 2020
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it'll click but not turn over, battery is strong, posts clean and snug. the steering wheel moves tightly but usually is in a locked position. here while back was started and when beginning to move the steering wheel was as if no power steering fluid in it. turned off & restarted was fine. 2014 not 2015
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2015 Kia Soul EV Pricing
Original MSRP
$33,700 to $35,700Price range
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.1 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Memorized settings: climate control · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 8.21
Engine
EV battery capacity: 27 kWh · Electric Charge Cord: 120 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium polymer · Electric Motor HP: 109 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 90 · Electric Motor Torque: 210 · Electric motor charger: DC fast charging · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time: 4 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 93
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: UVO · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low battery
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.7 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app function: maintenance status
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.1 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: leatherette · Door trim: leatherette · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: climate control · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 8.21
Engine
EV battery capacity: 27 kWh · Electric Charge Cord: 120 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium polymer · Electric Motor HP: 109 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 90 · Electric Motor Torque: 210 · Electric motor charger: DC fast charging · Electric motor charger connector: CHAdeMO · Electric motor charging time: 4 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 93
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: UVO · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low battery
Lights
Headlights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Parking sensors: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.7 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app function: maintenance status
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer