2020 Kia Soul EV - Even a Petrol Head would love this car !

[@mapmaker919]

We've had our Soul EV for nearly 6 months. We live in a rural area and regularly get 4.7 miles/KwH - i.e. a full-battery range of 300 miles - sometimes we get more. Its a great car to drive and we love the looks. Its also very practical - with the back seats down there is bags of space. The false floor is great since it gives us a flat loading platform as well as under-floor space for a spare wheel (we ordered that as an extra) and all the charging cables. The re-generative breaking is wonderful, we hardly need to use the brake pedal.

[@PetrolPed]

This is great to hear 👍

[@salimmehta8467]

I got mine 1 month ago, loving it!

[@sagargadre]

Thank you for sharing your experience. What do you think you do that gives you 4.7 miles per kW? Do you use adaptive cruise control more often?

[@asowle]

I went from a PT cruiser to a Soul max Red with black roof.... and a dream to drive on its 18" wheels... Love this bad boy...

[@PetrolPed]

Cool 😎

[@ojh2700]

Mine has arrived, Jumped out of a golf 7.5 and I love the soul. So quick with 201hp and CV the range is fantastic. I can pretty much get anywhere in the country on one chance fantastic. Tesla stock in the portfolio but the soul ev willl do nicely.

[@travellifewithjobo5740]

Spot-on with the Yeti comment.I bought one 9 months ago after 11 years with a Mini Cooper Clubman.It outperforms the cooper every way.The Soul has always had solid look to the rear.It has real style.

[@PetrolPed]

Clearly lots of Yeti fans out there 👍

[@evanmyshrall509]

I live in Ontario Canada. I got the Kia Soul 2020 extended range on August 1st 2019. It is by far the best car I have ever owned. I do agree with you, I hated the wheels from the start. So I ordered mine with Stinger rims and lug nuts. I also added a bug deflector and window vents. My Soul is pearl white with black accent it really stands out from the crowd. I'm just hitting 30,000 km without one ounce of problems. As I tell anybody that asked me about my Soul, take one for a drive, there's a reason why it won Urban Car of the Year.

[@PetrolPed]

This is great to hear Evan. Stinger rims sounds like the way to go 👏👏👏

[@stefanedmeades4298]

This channel is fast becoming Electro Ped but that’s no bad thing. There is an inevitability that soon you will only be able to buy an EV/Hybrid so we need to change our mindset and maybe have the “weekend” car with a v6, v8 or v12. I agree with you on the shambles that is our charging infrastructure, get that right and I’m sure loads more people would swap to EV’s. Great video Pete👍👍

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Stefan. Always try to bring variety 😜😂

[@macjim]

When I saw the Kia Soul EV when it was announced, I thought it ugly but... it’s grown on me and having seen one in the metal, I really like it now. Just wish I could afford one.

[@chriscross9505]

I hear KIA are still undecided as to whether to call the sports version the R-Soul.

[@PetrolPed]

Genius 😂😂😂

[@johngoodall7097]

That`s a terrible joke, funny though!!!

[@R500OLE]

Got a plate for it on SORN ...R500OLE

[@PetrolPed]

😂😂😂

[@sandygarage3802]

I hope KIA dosen't release the R-Rated version, it could be bad for 'PR'.

[@jeffpvictoria]

Love the Kia Soul EV (Canada version), took delivery in June 2020, and now have 4k KM, an absolute blast! Great Review!

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Jeff 👍

[@rickysandhu3918]

Hey Jeff how fast does it charge with level 2 at home.

[@jeffpvictoria]

@@rickysandhu3918 hi Ricky, the level 2 from 0 to 100% is about 9 hours, but understand it not like a petrol car where you fill up at 1/4 tank or so…. You manage your energy level around the 80% mark, usually going from 60 to 85%. We drive about 1000km a month and can charge for 3 to 4 hours a week to cover that distance… we do mostly city driving and it has fantastic regeneration with braking. As update we just exceeded 10,000km, and love it !

[@pradogxld4d]

Looks like a fun, practical little city car. Cheers for the great review Pete ! Matt from Australia 🇦🇺

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Matt 👍

[@donaldespeut2042]

My very favorite EV. Owned one for 4 years and we totally loved it. The new longer range model would be a real thrill.

[@danalec4742]

I have it for the last 5 months and I love this car. ❤️

[@Trevorfoggia]

Hi, I love the Kia Soul, opps e Soul. I had a Kia Soul Tempest 1.6crdi a few years ago and loved it. I’m seriously considering one of these when my lease ends in six months time. Greetings from Cumbria in the U.K. stay safe and well everyone.

[@wobby1516]

There’s also an auto regeneration setting which as you approach another vehicle it will apply various levels of regeneration for you.

[@mariebrady7213]

Great review Pete. Love my Kia Soul EV got it last year. Charge at home all the time, range is very good. I have only used public charger once. Getting 380 to 400 Km.

[@PetrolPed]

That will be the same for 90% of owners. Rarely needing to go to public charging 👍

[@12alocin]

I'm onto my second Yeti, 2.0 tdi DSG, I know how good it is. I'm listening to what you say intently.

[@PetrolPed]

Cool cars 👍

[@peterkirton4580]

Your point about the charging infrastructure is bang to my mind and for us oldies, me not you Peter, having to download apps is just too much hassle

[@PetrolPed]

👍👍

[@blobstrom]

Once you live with it, it is quite easy to plan your trips. I have a short range EV and I know certain trips will require me to 'top up' just the once so i can get home. Normally a 15-25 minute charge does it.. The main saving is cost, 200 miles for less than £5 is common for me. P.S. I'm very much the wrong side of 50 years old too

[@MrAdopado]

The reality is that so long as you have home charging you very very rarely even have to think about public chargers unless on a long trip... and that's where Tesla still scores of course.

[@fleyua7176]

@@MrAdopado you can cross the US and Canada without using Tesla's supercharger. And many has done so.

[@MrAdopado]

@@fleyua7176 The UK has many chargers that are not Superchargers but we have a lot of issues with quite a few not working as they should, and with the having to sign up with lots of different charging companies so it's not as easy to do.

[@jacquelinewood2720]

I own a Kia Soul Crdi and I love it. When I’m ready to change it bearing in mind it’s only just done 11,000 barely run. I am definitely having a soul EV thanks Pete. 😍

[@PetrolPed]

My pleasure 👍

[@fleyua7176]

I'm 12,000kms in you sit higher and its comfy when your inside. The car is comfortable enough to make you lazy and not want to move 😜 nice choice!

[@fielding68]

Great that you're coming upto date.

[@PetrolPed]

Always like to bring a mix of cars the the channel 👍

[@carolines7834]

This is a fab review. We love ours. Charging down south is a pain, but we live in Scotland where the government have put chargers everywhere. You only have to sign up to Chargeplace Scotland. At the moment the electricity provided is free.

[@ReevansElectro]

I love these cars too. I bought one about a year ago in Canada.

[@ruudkraan7072]

My car in thismoment 555 km by 100% loading. Really a supercar.

[@fleyua7176]

How did you get 555km? Man you are a eco monster! Did you use the super Eco mode? I'll usually just drive on plain old eco but drive at 130 sometimes. I'm not an eco friendly driver and have heat blasting here at 23 to 25C

[@paulshort1027]

I am so close to ordering one. I have driven it and really enjoyed the drive, kit and build quality. Yeah the looks are marmite and i would have an EV6 in a heartbeat, but i cant. Kia have really surprised me with this car, and the others i looked at too.

[@jamesplater4250]

love the car I will put it on my short list Im 71 yrs old 6 ft 3 if I can fit in it and wife fits in back will get one next year thank you .

[@PetrolPed]

My pleasure 👍

[@paulcox4369]

Of course I gave you a like! I have the identical car & love it more each day. Well built, great driving position & a range so big l don't even think about it anymore.

[@PetrolPed]

Awesome 👏

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

The Kia Soul always had some SOUL and is a proper fun car, which lots of manufacturers have discounted. Nice Review.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Michael 👍

[@stephendye2924]

I've got one and love it. I have also got 2 miniature schnauzers and love them as well!! Good review. With a home charger it works well for us.

[@PetrolPed]

Great to hear...about the Schnazuers 😜👍

[@chrismv102]

Kia hasn't released the eSoul here in the US as of yet. I bought the gas version in June and it's loads of fun to drive. I'm with you, it's so ugly it's beautiful.

[@GalaOrka]

I am so jealous because I would like to buy Soul - amazing, funky car ❤, but there is only ev-version here in the UK (and the rest of Europe). I'm planning to buy an electric maybe in 10 years from now, but not before. So, not have many options left then buy used one. And to buy an older diesel model would be a terrible mistake, so will probably buy Petrol Soul 1.6 GDI CONNECT PLUS or similar if I find one.

[@abakrem]

Love the look of the New Kia Soul EV, I own and love the previous model Kia Soul EV, it has a 30kwh battery and range of around 110 miles, I have owned a lot of different cars, but this is something special. Thumbs up, and subscribed.

[@sa59z]

Great to see you reviewing a more obtainable car, i drive a Kia Sportage myself and I'm very happy with it 😊

[@PetrolPed]

I try to bring a mix 👍

[@jamiep61]

Enjoyed watching the Video Review. I actually like the design and style

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Jamie 👍

[@robinlinton5306]

Really enjoyed this review. I have just bought a Kia Rio GT Line with 1.0 litre engine and turbo. I really love it. I had 3 VW Polo’s before and I thought they would take some beating but the Rio is better in lots of ways. I have been thinking about electric but have not taken the plunge yet. Maybe next time. I am retired now do don’t do a lot of miles in general but I do like a longish ride out if weather is nice. Maybe 100 miles or so usually.

[@Christopherliddle]

100000 subscribers you deserve it keep up the good work

[@PetrolPed]

Let’s hope so 👍

[@andrewkb5211]

I'm feeling less depressed about the prospect of driving an electric car in the future thanks to your enthusiasm, thanks again for another excellent review. 🙂👍. Andrew KB.

[@PetrolPed]

You should have a go it one. They can be great fun 👍

[@ScenesThroughTravels]

Yes Pete i'm with you on the Skoda Yeti , Now that would have made a fantastic electric car 👍

[@PetrolPed]

Oh yes 👍

[@stevewalsh-balshaw1727]

I have a Yeti which is a superb car in every way the Soul is very simular

[@PetrolPed]

I love the Yeti 👌

[@ingopaul67]

Skoda Yeti - yes a car I really admire, a simple practical alternative to all the overblown SUVs.

[@PetrolPed]

Yep 👍

[@stephankrueger918]

Haha, the first thing that came to my mind when I saw the front of the Kia Soul was: „I‘m your father.“ It reminds me of Darth Vader. The exterior design is somewhat astonishing for me. In a way it‘s kind of cool, ugly, quirky and ingenious at the same time. That‘s why I think there is a market for it, there will be customers who like the car a lot and buy it. But not many, you won‘t see the car on every corner. And that is great! I do agree that it is a very practical car, easy to drive and useful in rural areas in particular. But as you mentioned, the infrastructure still is poor - especially in Germany. There are far to few charging points. That’s why I decided to buy a car with a combustion engine once again. Coming back to the Kia Soul again, it’s a great thing that there are manufacturers who create something special, I’m fed up with cars looking all the same as is the case in the VW „imperium“. Thanks a lot for your video, Pete. I enjoyed it very much, 100000 subscribers won‘t be long!

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Stephen. When I drive the eNiro to Hamburg I was shocked how poor German EV charging infrastructure was 😢

[@Wallygjs]

Neat little motor, as you say we just need to get the other manufacturers to suss out the charging network. I don't get why they can't all agree a standard so that you set up your account against your car and as you plug in, the car passes the details to the charging network so that they can bill your account. So you never have to do anything you just plug in anywhere and all the charge networks know how to bill you. I would have thought the likes of Visa and Mastercard would have been all over this!?

[@johndoyle4723]

Very good review thanks, yes it is very similar inside to the eNiro. For me I would choose the eNiro first, for size, the Soul second, and the Kona third. Yes the charging network is flawed, we need to break the motorway services stranglehold of Ecotricity, they have too few, and they are notoriously unreliable. If all services had a bank of 10 rapid chargers, that are maintained, life would be so much better. Parking fines for ICE vehicles in electric bays need to be eye watering, otherwise the investment in the bay is wasted. This is such an easy win for a green initiative.

[@PetrolPed]

Great idea that sounds so simple. That’s why I can’t understand why it hasn’t been done 🤔

[@andrewfoster1316]

i liked the petrol kia soul and yes big fan of the skoda yeti practical and good style.

[@watcher24601]

The more I see this the new Kia Soul the more I want one. It also comes in a colour scheme to match my Giant - if colour coordination is a good thing. I just need to find some extra cash, think these will hold their value on the used market for a while

[@PetrolPed]

Great bike and car combo 👌

[@CultOfMU]

3:10 I agree... I am going to replace my Yeti to e-Soul within next two hours. I can already tell I'm going to miss 4wd the most, it is still rather wintery conditions here.

[@GhostHuntr06]

I've had my e-Soul for a year now, and I've driven around 28000km in it. At the moment I get around 10km/kWh driving to work. It's a funky car, but boy... it's a pleasure to drive, even on long stretches :) Road noise is very low imo, driving on Michelin Cross Climate 2 tires.

[@PetrolPed]

Nice 👌

[@ginggur17]

Good evening pal, liked the link lol. These electric vehicles have come a long way. I like this Kia, the roof colour sets it off. I wouldn’t say no. Again, Kia have really come a long way since the first Rio, especially in that god awful weird Gold/Mustard colour they did, yuk. I would be a Tesla man if we went electric tbh. Happy birthday for this coming week T. X

[@PetrolPed]

I’ll pass that on 👍

[@ElTurfStuff]

I agree with you on the Yeti. I always wanted one. It just had a quirky look and apparently it's pretty good for off road tattooing too....

[@PetrolPed]

I heard that 👍

[@wobby1516]

My wife and I test drove one, we thought we’d like it having previously owned a diesel variant in cream with a very light cream upholstery and dash. Unfortunately we didn’t ! We found it a bit claustrophobic something another blogger thought too. We then tried the Nero, loved it ordered a 4+ electric which hopefully arrives in a couple of weeks time, early December.

[@PetrolPed]

The Niro is brilliant 👌

[@wobby1516]

@@PetrolPed Thanks 🙏 love your excellent Vlogs.

[@johns14a]

Great review. This would make an ideal family daily for us. Blue with a black roof for me.

[@PetrolPed]

👍👍👍

[@alexdalgleish1061]

Get one of these instead of a Tesla. With such good range you can use Shell and Instavolt and not get stuck. Not researched networks where you regularly are but if I'm at a loss after I'm staggered.

[@soothingyourmind8903]

I love my 10 y old Kia Soul and i wish i can buy new one 😍😍😍

[@David-bl1bt]

I applaud manufacturers who think outside the box and break the humdrum mould, but I guess that this approach is always at a risk of tanking. Personally I like to drive cars that are different from the run of the mill and quirky, hence I drive an i3, so I quite like the fresh exterior looks of the soul. I'm not a fan of the interior though, typical Kia, too much black plastic for my taste, I prefer a lighter interior colour as i feel it uplifts the interior ambiance, particularly if it incorporates a panoramic glass roof, they did have the sense though to incorporate a light colour headlining! On the plus side, Kia do provide tons of kit and toys together with their legendary 7 year warranty. I'm sure that it would be a very capable, useable urban car and would be a no-brainer for some if the price wasn't so high. Another enjoyable review, thank you Peter.

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers David 👍

[@deceptor99]

I love this quirky wee beast.

[@billselsey478]

Postman Ped I like it

[@PetrolPed]

My postman did 😂

[@vedelcarby773]

Great video ped. You will get to 100k ped you deserve it mate 👍👍

[@PetrolPed]

Thank You 🙏🏻

[@markplayford5836]

I have diesel Kia Soul and I love it, just wish they still made it. Not ready to go electric yet plus I really hate the rear styling of the new one.

[@coltoncleveringa8004]

Fantastic review!! So cool to see Kia getting better and better. We see normal gas powered Kia souls all over were I live

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Bud 👍

[@britishminiclub]

We don’t mind quirky to be honest and the Soul is certainly that. It’s got a great range which makes a drive from the Midlands to the bottom of Cornwall (300 miles) virtually doable on one charge 😎. We hear comments of a fully electric Countryman in MINI’s plans. We presume this will basically be a MINI Se with a bigger battery 🔋

[@PetrolPed]

I hear that too and think you are probably right 👍

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

I loved this car when I tested it after renting one in gas since not available in electric yet. I purchased the 2020 XLine white pearl and I have friends who thought I was nuts. Once they also tried it they liked it too. The only electric car available in our island from Kia is the Niro. Hope we have the Soul EV soon too. Thanks for your review. Xoxo from Puerto Rico 👍🇵🇷

[@PetrolPed]

The EV version will be worth the wait 👍

[@davidholden2658]

As a former Yeti owner I agree on the looks, this will certainly be on the short list when I change my car. I currently have an Ioniq electric and while I agree about the charging network it is getting better. I always try to use Instavolt chargers as they don't require any sort of app, just a contactless credit/debit card. Other than that get Shell recharge card/app and you have access to 165000 charging stations across Europe. It's still not as good as Tesla but at least it's just one card or app and one account.

[@geraldswain3259]

I'm getting next year's model the updated Kia R Soul ! .

[@id70b40]

I’ve always like the boxy looks of the Soul and Yeti. You’re spot on regarding the charging networks though.... Tesla’s network is far superior

[@PetrolPed]

Yep 👍

[@ruudkraan7072]

Nu in de herfst rijd ik 15.7 gemiddeld bij 10 graden. Echt een zuinige Supercar.

[@stevenbennett3922]

Excellent vid as always Pete. It's the future so we might as well embrace it now. Still want an AMG Mercedes 6.3 V8!!

[@PetrolPed]

Me too 😂

[@dangreasley7934]

Another great review. Electric cars or even hybrids are such a different experience. They are here to stay ans will only get better, more affordable and chargers more prevalent in my view. I'm not sure I could own one, but I'd love to have a go in one, so make of that what you will. Over 70K. Wow! 100K by Christmas is my bet!

[@PetrolPed]

That would be amazing but I think early next year 👍

[@alexdalgleish1061]

Allegedly before recent turn of events, 800 charging points were going in a month. Would love to know how easy would be to charge in Cornwall Pete. You wouldn't need a large EV as just 2 of you.

[@ByHarrywatson71]

I’d love to have a go in one of these and the new Honda E. I quite like the body design and having never driven an EV I’d be interested to see whether the charging network would put me off. Great video 👍

[@PetrolPed]

Will try to get the Honda E soon 👍

[@sandygarage3802]

The front reminds me of the Mitsubishi outlander & the rear inspired by the 2007 Renault megane. It looks different but well designed in & out & I think it would an enjoyable car to drive. Brilliant review👍.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 👍

[@keithblackwood4475]

I love the looks, totally different, saying that my wife said, ' err, whats that?

[@chaskahlon6450]

Great review Pete as usual.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Chas 👍

[@chaskahlon6450]

I would quite happily purchase that. It would be a great fit for my family needs.. you bring cars to the forefront that I would not have thought about or even considered. Thanks Pete 👍

[@bryanduncan6178]

For me the biggest issue is the total price (including running cost) of an EV. I've just compared an VW ID.3 First Edition with a VW Golf 1.5TSI DSG R-Line. The dealer proudly told we that over 48 months (8000 miles a year) I would save "over £3500". But the car costs £6500 more so you dont recoup the saving.... Another example is the Peugeot 2008 and e2008, 13 years to recoup the additional purchase cost!

[@PetrolPed]

TCO often works out cheaper for an EV 👍

[@EVinstructor]

When you're finished with the EV it will sell for more. Depreciation on EVs is the same or less than fossil cars. To get an idea of possible depreciation compare EV and fossil PCP prices even if you don't plan to PCP. The finance companies are taking the risk on depreciation and their profit relies on them getting it right while keeping the lease competitive so is a good guide to possible future values.

[@rtfazeberdee3519]

With reference to range, surely if the car is used 90% around town, it will exceed that 250m range. These ranges are generally including mixed driving whereas most journeys are short town trips. I think someone needs to do some range checks on mainly city/town trips, no reviewers seem to do this range test but will make guesstimates as to the real range. They should also do "kick down" timings at various speeds for overtakes as thats more important and 0-60 (or 0-speeding ticket)

[@blobstrom]

Over 300 miles is easily achievable with city urban driving. Don't forget during cold weather range is shortened, but even 70mph motorway driving in December should still see over 200 mile range

[@narinderchander]

I have a Kia Soul EV and I find it will do about 4.2kwh on motorways on eco mode. So, it's easy to get over 250 miles.

[@dcvariousvids8082]

You can’t turn off the lane departure warning. The way round it, is to use the indicator and then the audio warning won’t sound.

[@MaartenJ777]

You can actually turn off lane departure warning, there's a dedicated button for it (beside the steering wheel, on the dashboard on the window side).

[@DermotCarroll]

I love quirky! ... if i was in the position to buy a new car, this one would be at the top of the list! I am an complete petrol head, and think its a shame that modern alfas are not anything to shout from the rooftops. Yup - I know that the guilia QV is excellent, but for those of us in the real world - the kia soul EV may just be the answer!

[@PetrolPed]

I like that you are open minded 👍

[@albertross-ndt]

Yes, fair doo’s, an excellent review I hope that you achieve your 100k subscribers. Unfortunately I’m on my last car now because I am a pensioner a new car is out of the question, I love these electric cars and this one would certainly be on my list. Isn’t it windy, no it’s Friday now put the kettle on.

[@carllamb6711]

Hi Pete Hope you are all well mate Iv driven the Skoda yeti and found it very Comfortable which pleasantly surprised to me I think the front-end of this Kia Soul looks like a range Rover that has been shrunk in the wash can’t say I’m a big fan of the backend just doesn’t look right to me. But I do like Kia cars as my wife had a Kia Sportage which was lovely to drive Catch up soon mate 👍👍👍👍👍 Ps Was there a bloody big Bee 🐝 in the car with you lol lol 😝

[@PetrolPed]

LOL 😂

[@ponybottle]

Bought one Yesterday! 🙂

[@12alocin]

I was hoping for a comment about how it takes the bends.

[@Gdank72]

Wait until you test a Polestar 2. I tested it this weekend and Google maps doesn't automatically add chargers but does tell you you won't make it, then gives you options of charge points along the route at the right intervals.

[@DaleSteel]

Smashing it lately

[@PetrolPed]

Thank You 🙏🏻

[@TheRobJonker]

Nice car, looks are oke, the front is gorgious but the back is not my taste but the inside is super..overall KIA is getting a better/stronger manifacturer en their cars are looking better every year. Thumbs up for this car & video 👍👍

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Bud 👍

[@dohrider]

I do begrudgingly like it, although I do have a C-HR at the moment and previously a Montego and Maestro so can't say too much. The range would be enough, the boot is small but most of the time it is only MrsB and myself and would take us and our luggage to Meva.

[@PetrolPed]

I reckon a drive could seal the deal 😜😂

[@dohrider]

@@PetrolPed One problem is that the repayments would be nearly £200 per month more than what I'm paying for the C-HR, financially it doesn't make sense as I don't spend much more than £40 per month on fuel

[@MrGazhay]

I’m still waiting for someone to make a good size full EV estate car. Hate SUV’s.

[@chriscutmore492]

The new MG estate is due out anytime soon!!

[@thompsonbw]

Think there’s a company that converts Tesla model s if you’ve got the cash.

[@martinrh6854]

I don't see it as a SUV. The car has no off road aspirations as 4x4 etc. The extra wheel hight is for the battery pack and doesn't provide extra ground clearance. In my opinion it is an MPV.

[@Wallygjs]

@@chriscutmore492 It was reviewed today on fully charged show! Looks a reasonably priced car with not too bad looks.

[@madonemt]

The mg5 is very good value for money.

[@suburgess318]

Had a test drive in one last week .... thought it was great But you didn’t mention the H.U.D. which is excellent

[@PetrolPed]

Sorry, it is indeed 👍

[@6pin66]

I'm hoping my current (conventional) Soul holds on a few years so that I can trade in for a used one of these .

[@austinedwards1918]

Tesla thought out of the box to achieve the success of their cars they had to think forward to support their cars

[@johnwhite2143]

What a great quirky looking car,I think it looks pretty cool,I would definitely have one,hope there's room to put a mountain bike in the back with seats down 🤔,this soul ev and the mg zs ev are on my shortlist for next car in 3 years, I actually think the soul ev looks better but the mg zs ev is cheaper to buy , be a hard decision between the two , this soul ev has Great range and performance too and I think it looks good inside as well as outside,the seats look good quality too an everything looks well layed out and easy to find, great car , I just hope the charging network is better soon and we have ev charging stations like petrol stations with lots of separate charge points for maybe 20 or 30 EVs and cafe to grab a cuppa tea lol 👌👍

[@ruudkraan7072]

It’ s not a citycar I drive 450 km to my familie and back. Fantastisch. BUY THIS CAR!!! Better than BMW

[@Lincolnator721]

It's an awesome looking car imo. the only downside to it (no pun intended) is the drop-off from the bottom of the taillights, from the side it looks so weird. and i wish the taillights would light up all the way around, not cutoff in the middle.

[@PetrolPed]

That would be cool 👍

[@timcam8713]

I think the Kia Soul is a nice looking car, I am certainly interested in taking one out for a test drive, I've never tried a full EV car.

[@PetrolPed]

You should 👍

[@Saxymancan]

Did you mention the Sat Nav? Oh and I totally agree with the whole charging network, I have god knows how many apps on my phone with as many accounts and cards in my wallet. Where I live in Suffolk, nr Bury, the car park spaces are about big enough for a Smart Car and thats if the charger is working. Until the infrastructure is in place, people will not buy these cars. Mine is a PHEV Optima which is quite a big car, but stupid e-dedicated parking is ridiculous.

[@janeohara8883]

Great review. Honest. I think I am going to get one.

[@PetrolPed]

You should 👍

[@janeohara8883]

@@PetrolPed I did. Had to go out of Toronto, where I live, to find one. In Canada, they only sell them in solid colors so we had our white one painted two tone red and white like they sell in Britain. Thanks for reviewing this car. So far, super happy with it.

[@lisaj7011]

This is the only EV I quite like and I am also a fan of the Yeti, excellent taste! 🤣

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Lisa 👍

[@joffbrown]

Looks a great car a have always liked the shape of them if I could I would

[@beastieboy3926]

How long will battery last,and what is cost of replacement.??

[@Richard-io9xe]

I love the look of this car and am really tempted to go for one, white with red roof. Just looks like nothing else out there.

[@PetrolPed]

I like white cars with red roofs 😜👍

[@stvutelvc]

We have a blue / black Soul EV... fantastic!

[@TEACHER0786]

Awesome vlog❤

[@nigelcresswell3630]

Hi Pete my daily is a BMW i3s which I love but I would certainly think about a Kia Soul in the future.

[@DaleSteel]

Cant go from a BMW to a Kia Theres laws against that type of thing

[@nigelcresswell3630]

Dale Steel you may have a point.

[@PetrolPed]

i3 is a great car 👍

[@stvutelvc]

@@nigelcresswell3630 We moved UP from a Volvo XC40 ... no regrets at all (and people let you out of junctions as well).

[@Russell_G]

I like Quirky me...I could go for one of those I think...Need to sort out a home charger though for starters. Vive la différence!

[@PetrolPed]

You see...some people can be persuaded 😂😂😂

[@user-vu4tr5tw3b]

Love the review and the car but to pricey for me £34.000 umm But the good thing is Kia"s warranty is fantastic Good on you Kia

[@jeffabbott463]

I quite like the quirky looks. Like you, not sure why manufacturers haven't got an infotainment solution like Tesla's.

[@PetrolPed]

Beats me 🤔