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Kia EV2 vs Kia Soul EV
Selected trimAirChange trim281 mi · 61 kWh · £27,995
Selected trim64kWh · 2020-24Change trim281 mi · 67.5 kWh · £37,295
At a glance
In this comparison, Kia EV2 leads on value for money, motorway range and charging speed, while the Kia Soul EV stays competitive across the board.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Kia EV2 if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.8p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you drive in the city - it's compact with an excellent turning circle
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Kia EV2 wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValueEV2
EV2
5.1
Soul EV
4.3
Motorway RangeEV2
EV2
5.5
Soul EV
3.9
ChargingEV2
EV2
4.8
Soul EV
0.9
Cost Per MileEV2
EV2
8.3
Soul EV
5.9
City DrivingEV2
EV2
8.8
Soul EV
7.5
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Kia EV2Air | Kia Soul EV64kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £27,995 (better) | £37,295 |
| Official range | 281 miles | 281 miles |
| Boot space | 362 L (better) | 315 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | Not available | 47 min |
| 0-62 mph | 9.5 sec | 7.9 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Kia EV2
Kia Soul EV
Length
Kia EV24,060mm-135mm
Kia Soul EV4,195mm
Width
Kia EV21,800mm
Kia Soul EV1,800mm
Height
Kia EV21,575mm-25mm
Kia Soul EV1,600mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Kia EV2Air | Kia Soul EV64kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,060 mm | 4,195 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,800 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,040 mm |
| Height | 1,575 mm | 1,600 mm |
| Turning circle | 10 m (better) | 10.6 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 600 mm spare | 600 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Kia EV2Air | Kia Soul EV64kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 362 L (better) | 315 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 1339 L |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Kia EV2
- At 4,060 mm, shorter than 100% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
- Eligible for the full £3,750 UK Electric Car Grant, one of 7 SUVs we track that qualifies for the top band.
- One of 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
Kia Soul EV
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Kia EV2 Air |  Kia Soul EV 64kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.06m | 4.20m+135mm |
| Width | 1.80m | 1.80m |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.04m |
| Height | 1.57m | 1.60m+25mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.56m | 2.60m+35mm |
| Ground Clearance | Not available | 160mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 362L (better) | 315L |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 1339L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.02m (better) | 10.6m |
| Kerb Weight | Not available | 1,758kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 61kWh | 67.5kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 281 mi | 281 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 150kW (better) | 100kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £27,995 (better) | £37,295 |
| Price after EV grant | £24,245 (-£3,750) | £37,295 (not eligible) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2026+ | 2020–2024 |
* Kia EV2: Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Kia EV2Air | Kia Soul EV64kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 281 miles | 281 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 234 miles | 234 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | Not available | 47 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 150 kW (better) | 100 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW (better) | 7.2 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 61 kWh | 64 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 400V |
| Heat pump | Not available | Standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Kia EV2Air | Kia Soul EV64kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 9.5 sec | 7.9 sec (better) |
| Power | 100 kW | 150 kW (better) |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 395 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
Kia EV2
Air
Kia Soul EV
64kWh
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
Watch the reviews
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Kia EV2
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Prices & deals
Calculate your real costs
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Compare with petrol or diesel
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Cost per mile
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Kia EV2 Air
Kia EV2 Air
Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Kia EV2Air | Kia Soul EV64kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 7 years | 7 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | 160,000 km |
Buying options
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Kia EV2
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Kia Soul EV
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Kia EV2
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Kia Soul EV
- £14,3952020Drive GreenView
- £11,7952020Drive GreenView
Frequently asked questions
Is the Kia Soul EV worth the extra £9,300 over the Kia EV2?
The Kia Soul EV costs £9,300 more than the Kia EV2. For that premium it adds 50 kW more power and a 1.6s quicker 0-62mph time. The Kia EV2 is not just cheaper - it also offers 50 kW faster peak rapid charging. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Kia EV2 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Kia EV2 or the Kia Soul EV?
The Kia EV2 is £9,300 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £144 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Kia EV2 comes out roughly £9,380 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Kia EV2 and Kia Soul EV like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 234 miles for the Kia EV2 and 234 miles for the Kia Soul EV - effectively matched, and both well below their WLTP figures because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Kia EV2 or the Kia Soul EV?
The two are within 0 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 600 mm of total clearance for the Kia EV2 and about 600 mm of total clearance for the Kia Soul EV. The Kia EV2 also turns in a 0.6 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Kia EV2 or the Kia Soul EV?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Kia EV2 and 84% for the Kia Soul EV. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation. Both batteries carry a 7-year manufacturer warranty.
Go deeper on each car
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .