THE KIA SOUL EV IS A CHEAP USED EV BARGAIN!

EV Channels Review

The 2016 Kia Soul EV is presented as a surprisingly practical and feature-rich used electric vehicle, particularly for urban driving. The reviewer highlights its spacious, boxy interior, reminiscent of its gasoline counterpart, and praises the abundance of standard features for its time, including heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, and a heat pump for efficient climate control. The EV Plus trim, specifically, offers ventilated front seats and vegan leatherette upholstery. While acknowledging its limitations, such as a modest 109 horsepower, a 0-60 time of around 10-11 seconds, and the lack of one-pedal driving, the reviewer finds its efficiency (around 3.8 miles/kWh) and range (estimated 92 miles on the tested model) adequate for city use. A significant drawback is the reliance on the less common CHAdeMO connector for DC fast charging. Despite these compromises, the Kia Soul EV is lauded as a "hidden gem" in the used EV market due to its surprising functionality, ample standard equipment, and notably low prices, often found under $20,000, making it a strong contender in the sub-$25,000 used EV search.