Comparison: Range (WLTP) Kia Soul vs. competitors 2025

The range of an electric car, such as this , refers to the maximum distance it can travel on a single charge of its battery. This can vary widely depending on factors such as the size and capacity of the battery (e-Soul (39,2 kWh) : 42 kWh), the vehicle's weight ((e-Soul (39,2 kWh) : 1610 kg)) and aerodynamics, and the driving conditions.The WLTP range cycle (Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure) is a test procedure specifically designed to measure the range and consumption of an electric vehicle. It is done in variety of driving conditions, such as urban, suburban and highway driving , as well as air conditioning and heating usage.This test aims to provide a more realistic estimate of an electric vehicle's range than the previous testing method (NEDC), which was based on a single driving cycle.The longest range you can find amongst similar vehicles has VW ID.5 Pro (E2 ), which is 258km more than the e-Soul (39,2 kWh) - 534 km. For illustration, the difference in battery capacity between the Kia and the VW is 40kWh. On the other hand, the shortest range in the " SUV" category belongs to Mazda MX-30 e-SKYACTIV EV , which is 200 km - that makes it 76km shorter than the Kia in question.