Kia e-Soul range test

[@Stryford1]

I'm really liking the new Soul EV!

[@erikstephens34]

2 inches more. Wifey will be happy!

[@kumir_]

Yes, you are right : the most realistic test is always the TBTP one!

[@IBMara]

What does TBTP stand for?

[@kumir_]

​@@IBMara WLTP is bad, if you change "WL" for "T"esla"B"jorn. the result is TBTP 15:26

[@PFBNS]

I have a Model 3. I love to see Kia developing such an efficient car. I love to see German auto car makers struggle to do anything electric decently (and not being able to yet - having had at least a decade to wake up). Have had German cars for decades. Enough of being sucked into to the inefficiency/maintenance game designed to milk your pocket to the bones. Well done Kia.

[@71johnf]

Bjorn, you churn out videos incredibly fast.

[@anzonix]

Mans gotta work

[@thinkabout288]

and the work is excellent 👍

[@jameswells2299]

Hello Thank you so much for the You-Tube Videos you have been doing on the KIA e-Soul electric Vehicle I have just ordered a KIA e-Soul and it will be arriving normally in 1st week of January 2022. Thanks again, Keep up the great work!

[@yvindstafsnes2027]

Hi Bjørn. When will you test the new mercedes EQC 400 ?

[@alexanderkeene6704]

Nice vid as always Bjorn~

[@ctwmerlin]

Tried this car out a week ago as my gen 1 Soul EV had its AC serviced. They've hit a home run with the design. It's a REALLY cool looking car for its class. And, the range... I struggle to get 180 kilometers in mine. And to be able to get 400-ish... Surprised though that you guys get ventilated seats. The one i drove har perforated leather seats, but no ventilation. And the delivery times are a disappointment to be hounest. 9 to 10 months. My dealership is guaranteed THREE cars during this year and that is all... Damne... I want one! Like, now!! :D

[@zaferroni]

Hi, nice vid ,3 weeks to go before my Tesla arrives

[@Jer_Schmidt]

Pretty impressive! And the new one looks so much better than the old model.

[@willluma9170]

Great review and range test. Honestly, if my order wasn’t already in for a EV6 GT line 2 here in 🇨🇦. I’d seriously consider this as the alternative for my next EV purchase.

[@plugandplayEV]

[insert manufacturer here]Bjørn 👍

[@seb.]

Can't wait to see RivianBjørn

[@plugandplayEV]

Personally, I want to watch RimacBjørn absolutely "hammering it" in a new feature we'll call the anti-range test.

[@kasmopaya2676]

Can't wait to see Opelbjørn again with the E-Corsa, starting in a few days. (it has active liquid cooling, so already better then any leaf)

[@jfv65]

@@kasmopaya2676Opel e-corsa = Peugeot e-208 ??? Same platform?

[@TheSweMusicMan]

@@jfv65 Yes.

[@harshvardhanphalke2285]

Hey, you got a new Subscriber! Btw,Hidden Kia features: press and hold the heated seats button to turn it off.

[@theproffessional9]

I love the way this car looks

[@chrism8174]

Postman Pat springs to mind!

[@yasin040190]

Thanks for testing👍 Do the 120km/h test also please

[@yasin040190]

And also the 150km/h😁

[@fancyIOP]

Nice range, hoping to see 600km of range cars soon... I travel a lot and will most definitely need it. So far so good with current cars.

[@benthecaptain7419]

New Model S refresh will do that.

[@fancyIOP]

@@marcusbiller867 I do stop but not for 25 minutes, that's a waste... maximum is 15 Min. A longer range on a car means less charging and less worry of charging stations.

[@kasmopaya2676]

Yea, Model S 100D with new Motor should be able to do 600km.

[@fancyIOP]

@@kasmopaya2676 I don't want to comprise on speed but I usually keep 120km-140km while driving on highway, from province to province. I beleive only in 2023 I won't worry since well BMW i4(2021) is "coming with" maximum of 600km also VW I.D in 2020. Tesla is not yet in my country or Elon's country (SA), for now I'll settle with what I'm provided or what will be provided for certain.

[@fancyIOP]

@@marcusbiller867 but that's where all this fast charging comes in, where Ionity engineering comes in. Look I do appreciate what we have but for my travel lifestyle I need more.

[@kornman]

Thank you Björn! I have been offered this e-Soul for 424000 SEK, but was doubtful because of your test of the old Soul ev that went 147km (but winter temp) which indicated about 300km on the 64kW e-Soul. But now i know it can manage 400 km, so i think in will buy it. This test was exactly what i was wishing for. Kudos Björn! You are the best!!

[@bjornnyland]

+kornmanist kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4LZn3ippJmgi6M

[@kornman]

Yes, i am embarrassed... It is my profession. Stupid misstake........

[@kornman]

Bought it....

[@tulkooo]

You couldn't have uploaded this video at better time, tomorrow I am testing Kia e-Soul, looking forward to it

[@FancyaBevMate]

Only thing I Don't miss on kias is the steering, dynamically they need work oh and of course Mass Production! ;)

[@Peter-st1lt]

Fantastic video Bjorn! It's cool to see the new Soul, can't wait to see the next video! Thanks!

[@ronystampanado9959]

It's look like old renault 4 :-D boxy . Good efficiency, looking forward to Tesla model 3 SR+ test. Stay creative and i will see you next time.

[@JBoy340a]

Soul looks nice and roomy. Wish I Had this car on this week drive from Malmo to Oslo on E6 and back.

[@thereligionofnick]

I really like the e-Soul, if only they could produce them fast enough (and if only I had the money to buy one!)

[@Bigboler]

Would love to see a range test on a Model 3 SR+, to compare to Alex on autos

[@ollirusama]

This e-Soul vs SR+ would be fun. I'd assume the Tesla, even with the smaller battery beats this at 120km/h, but probably loses at 90 km/h.

[@JanWestin]

Björn levererar, som alltid! :)

[@AutoStartTest]

I can't wait to get the car for video review, I just had a e-Niro and I'm very like that car, especially in the town and country roads where you can get back lots of energy.

[@seb.]

TBTP should be the new world standard 👍

[@abrahamgillesdejager6852]

Hi Björn, thank you for another good video. I do not agree on electric seats. I do not have those for about 8 years, and i do not miss them. Mechinical are more faultproof, lighter and cheaper.

[@Boomer.Roberts]

I only really care about electric seats if they are also memory seats, to make switching between me and my wife a lot easier. But if there's no memory then yeah, power is basically pointless to me. Although, you usually only get adjustable lumbar with power seats, and I do really like having adjustable lumbar.

[@abrahamgillesdejager6852]

@@Boomer.Roberts There are also mechanical seats with adjustable lumbar settings.

[@Team_8x]

Thanks Bjorn, your the best! Grymt Bjorn!

[@TschingisTube]

Lol, i love the comment about tail wind and e-tron "testing"

[@JB-xu1pm]

Bjorn Thanks for the test. Looking to get the new Soul EV when they hit the states. I have 2017 Soul EV and would love to have a bigger battery. Our area has no superchargers and even level 2 chargers are limited. The bigger battery would really open up the areas we could drive to. Great video as usual.

[@MrKalapoika]

Could you link to a chart for all the efficiencies, road noises and other date on the cars that you have tested?

[@heydarmussavi]

Good review uncle borjan

[@franckamsallem4611]

Another great video ! 👍. Thanks Björn !

[@alanbutler487]

We've just bought my wife a used 2021 Kia Soul 64kwh that we pick p next week. Thank you for all your advice and info Did you do a how far you can drive after 0% video for the soul I cant seem to find one

[@JB-iz4ju]

Hidden Kia feature: Press and hold the heated/ventilated seat button when on, and it will turn off.

[@Chrisb8s]

I like the looks of this car. Call me crazy but the soul is fun to drive

[@MagivaIT]

i saw someone post a suggestion of the anti-range test, awesome idea, we dont all want to drive at steady cruise, sometimes we just wanna drive!, get home now! drive it like ya stole it, would be good to have the anti-range test i think, and funny too

[@buckegit]

Great to see you testing something else that's not a white model 3 👏👏👏

[@r2stik]

#1 KIA e-Niro

[@justjc51]

That surely depends on the budget, and needs of the buyer. If you are a small family there is no doubt that the little extra cost of the e-Niro will be worth it, for the larger dimensions, but as a single person who lives in a city where parallel parking is needed to park near my apartment the e-Soul would be a better fit, giving more than enough range and space for most of my trips and it being slightly cheaper is a nice bonus.

[@traustito]

Range from 100% Charge Dropping. I have KIA Soul 2020. The car is driven 8000km. It has given me around 425km range when charged 100% but the last 4 100% charges have given me only a 375km range. There has been no significant temperature change (I live in Iceland) I would have thought that the decrease in the range should be more gradual but not in big jumps. What do you think?

[@philippeb7734]

Thank you for all of these very informative E-Soul videos. I bought one without seeing it thanks to you and I am very happy. I'm looking for an ODB2 device to see the heat of the battery on my phone like you. Which should I buy for my E-Soul. Thank you

[@CACars]

Hmm...abit surprised about the range is that much lower compared to Kona/Niro, that both came around 500 km. Maybe the temperarture was higher, but should that really give around 70 km more range. The boxy shape seems to have a large impact on range. Thanks for the video, look forward to the next ones :D

[@bjornnyland]

+CAC If I did the test of e-Soul at 25-28°C, I would also get 500 km. Trust me.

[@CACars]

@@bjornnyland I will, thanks :)

[@sn0wgleb]

that laggy as shieeet panel though. in 2019... huge point against buying a vehicle.

[@nicolekroplewski4152]

Good afternoon, Could you show on your next video the mapping on 3D on the main screen instead of 2D ,

[@lucianodibernardo1546]

Hi Bjorn, Could you do a Honda e-Prototype test ? thank you !!!

[@hankthetank185]

That was close TB. You nearly ran out of GO GO JUICE! :)

[@양현수-s3f]

unique design

[@abdelmajdoubi]

The price ?

[@colincampbell3679]

You said they redesigned the front for a more aggressive look? Looks like they copied the Audi grill front shape to me!

[@bjornnyland]

+Colin Campbell It's way more efficient than Audi.

[@RoteLars]

Bjørn: Did you test Kia e-Soul With 39,2 kWh batterypack too and have range test of it and charging test?

[@bjornnyland]

Nope

[@wobby1516]

Great car would have loved one but couldn’t wait so have a Kona, enjoyed the video though👍

[@13thCP]

New sub! Found a 2016 Kia soul EV for $15k USD on a used car I'm going to go check out here in a few days!

[@0tispunkm3y3r]

Storm trooper!

[@TheEvilmooseofdoom]

Now what are the numbers in real world conditions? I mean do the same drive AT the speed limit rather than 20km lower.

[@ORIOLESFan02]

If it is an electric car, then why does it have a start/stop button?

[@ivanivanov-ii6mp]

Nice one !

[@hewhorocketh]

What’s the charge speed like?

[@georgeportier4558]

This videoblog is full of cliffhangers! Is he or isn’t he going to make it to the chagrijnig point

[@georgeportier4558]

Charging, I mean. Crappy predictive text-input.

[@kasmopaya2676]

Good morning and thank you Bjørn for the TBTP, will there be a Corsa-E TBTP?

[@okkeharr]

Kasmopaya you know Bjørm, he will test any Electric car he can get his hands on.

[@kasmopaya2676]

@@okkeharr Yea you are right, i just cant wait. Literately. ^^ That active liquid cooling blows the leaf and E-Up and E-Golf out of the water right away if i had to guess.

[@quantumeseboy]

Can somebody measure EMF(electromagnetic field) levels during acceleration please. We were able to test-drive E-Soul at Kia's factory in Gwangju but we were not able to accelerate, thus still unable to make up our minds. At a slow speed EMF is roughly normal, but it could jump during an acceleration like in Chevy Volt.

[@joao-pt]

Hey Bjørn, Mercedes EQC has been out on the wild for a while, is Mercedes afraid to give one for you to test because it would be too embarrassing for them?

[@bjornnyland]

+João Alvo I have been on vacation in Japan in two weeks and then on a long 8 day trip. You should subscribe to my channel so you don't miss what's going on ;)

[@joao-pt]

@@bjornnyland Thanks for the reply, don't worry about it, I NEVER miss one of your videos. 😎 'I'm in on the action'

[@Sigma33sailor]

Hmmm, Kia E-Niro is more efficient? Is that due to the shape of the Soul (more drag by boxy design),I was expecting Soul to be more efficient since iT is smaller and lighter than E-Niro. Looking forward to 120 kph results.

[@bjornnyland]

+Eric Claasen The test with e-Niro was in 25-28°C.

[@Sigma33sailor]

@@bjornnyland Understood, but the difference is more than 15%; there must be something else than just temperature. I can squeeze 500 km from my e-Niro (never tried it like you did in one run) if I really try; my GOM is between 475 and 525 after charging to 100% (maybe a little warmer but max 18 or 20 degrees some weeks ago). I do not see that happening with the Soul.

[@Nicelemons77]

Should be 69 kWh

[@BigB29357]

If you had used WAZE you would know about road closure

[@Eric-ks4em]

My soul is an e-Soul mostly cause I have no soul 😂😭

[@dann9208]

Eric probably cuz you were born in Seoul and have no soul 😂

[@clasqm]

Did you get a good price for it, at least?

[@Eric-ks4em]

Michel Clasquin-Johnson No... I don’t have a soul... 😂😭

[@janschmieder01]

What do you think about .. in german we say " bio erdgas Auto " biogas car's ?? 🤔😄🙈🙈

[@TieuXuanTu75]

kia ev soul long range 64kw

[@bjornnyland]

*64 kWh

[@O13J1]

6:28 Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

[@johanostmans5697]

Ska du testa polestar 2?

[@yodagerhard8389]

Nice test thanks. 👍 But the same shit as with the Kona, electric seats but no memory. What in the hell the Koreans are thinking? But at least, i am very happy with my Kona. The Kias are great cars too. I like this eSoul and eNiro also! And the Tesla model 3 standard range + will be a good next choice. So all together good news for the eMobility! And thanks for your videos, great job!

[@odanezkroz3210]

2:59 that's what she said 😂

[@mightygood1]

Wouldn't you have driven 390km with the speedo error?

[@TheSweMusicMan]

No, doesn't work that way.

[@mightygood1]

@@TheSweMusicMan It would be interesting to see a odometer test. We have roadsite testing signs on certain highways around the joint.

[@TheSweMusicMan]

@@mightygood1 By law, the displayed speed should not be too low, so manufacturers apply a small margin between displayed and actual speed.The odometer on the other hand, should be as precise as possible.

[@bjornnyland]

+mightygood1 No, the trip meter does not have the error.

[@Jefff72]

Now it needs a Doug score.

[@corymuzyka2406]

So Bolt is more efficient at 90 km/h at 144 Wh/km

[@bjornnyland]

Nope, that was at higher temperatures.

[@steffen8964]

nice car in any case, but why all these buttons? less is more

[@MartinzW]

This car does have Android Auto, right? Probably - just want to be sure.

[@yodagerhard8389]

Mārtiņš Belte as all Hyundai/Kias it will have apple carplay and android auto.

[@bjornnyland]

+Mārtiņš Belte yes

[@MartinzW]

​@@bjornnylandand Prom, thanks for responding. Could have looked up myself, but maybe someone else will find the comment useful.

[@Lmycreativeworld]

YNatæyt

[@DirtyTesla]

Lol that touch screen "so huge" how are these guys still so behind tesla? Unbelievable...and their efficiency is so bad compared to Tesla. And all the buttons everywhere! Ahhh! I can't wait for the S and X refresh and all teslas are (almost) BUTTONLESS

[@ramunasgudauskas7582]

Well why such a large screen , when you still have the buttons? Bottom side of the screens of S3X are unusable at most of the times due to A/C buttons. While it has actual buttons here. I prefer screens too, but calling them out being "behind tesla" on design is wrong, only because they dont ditch the knobs. Efficiency yeah, but you can't just make a boxy car into a sleek sportscar on its second generation.

[@alexanderkeene6704]

I'm a Tesla fan but your attitude of "other EVs are bad Tesla is the best" isn't doing anyone good. First, if you've done any research, there are MANY more efficient EVs than Tesla especially against Model S and X. According to ev-database, Ioniq, Kona, and e-Niro are examples of more efficient EVs against S and X. Second, if you're nitpicking the number of buttons, you don't have a good argument. I'm a fan of Tesla's big touchscreen too but Tesla won't be going buttonless for a while. They have buttons on the steering wheel and I don't think touchscreen steering wheels will be a thing anytime soon. Also, if I remember correctly, Hazards are required to be physical buttons by law. (correct me on that one if I'm wrong)

[@DirtyTesla]

@@alexanderkeene6704 You are correct on the hazard button, at least in the US. These companies have MUCH more money at their disposal than tesla, and their cars are still this far behind. It's pathetic. If there was a better electric car, I'd buy it. These guys are dragging their heels, and are 10 years behind where they need to be. I just want them to push the envelope and actually compete with Tesla. Competition is good for you and me. The only thing they have is their brand and emblem. Take some of their big bucks and get moving on EV development.

[@sonicbhoc]

@@DirtyTesla people aren't always looking for or can afford (your definition of) "the best." I personally am looking at the Niro EV, Soul EV, and Bolt EV for various reasons. They're all solid cars, and at this point have much better lease deals than Tesla, for starters. I'd like a Tesla, but unless you're reaching into your wallet to pay for one for me, I don't see that happening any time soon.

[@alexanderkeene6704]

@@DirtyTesla ​ Dirty Tesla 10 years behind? Come on, now you're just being a Tesla delusional fanboy. There are cars that are more AFFORDABLE with around the same efficiency as a Tesla and better interior quality. I am crazy about Teslas but I'm not delusional like you. Be reasonable. The main thing other companies are behind Tesla by a lot are the AutoPilot A.I. and Supercharger network. Some companies have better material quality than Tesla and there has been complaints of Tesla's interior. Tesla is leading a little on some EV tech but on other portions they are not ahead or even behind. Also, even if a company has "MUCH more money" than Tesla, Tesla only produces EVs while other companies produce ICEs, Hybrids, and EVs.

[@Moh23Moh]

Do it at 120 Km speed

[@angazbergen]

Что за хрень!Хорош тошнить! По трассе 90 км/ч ехать!Давай как нормальная машина 110-120-130 km/h . Думаю, 250 -280 км проедешь, то хорошо.

[@DanLMH]

Ooft it looks nasty imo

[@DanLMH]

KiaBjørn, can you do 70mph test pls?

[@AHAMSI]

U will burn in your phone (oled display)

[@bjornnyland]

+Achraf Mohammed hamsi Already done it several times.

[@soskid]

How long time does it take to recharge?

[@bjornnyland]

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