2015 Kia Soul EV: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2015 Kia Soul EV is an all-new model and Kia’s first mass-market battery-electric vehicle sold in the U.S. It debuts as a roomy electric hatchback with an EPA-rated 93-mile range and standard DC fast charging.
About the 2015 Kia Soul EV
First Soul EV sold in the U.S.; first year of the initial Soul EV version, based on the second-generation Soul body.
Kia positions the Soul EV as an electric hatchback that keeps the regular Soul’s practical shape and personality while adding quiet electric driving and easy charging. The appeal is everyday usefulness: upright seating, good passenger space, flexible cargo room, strong low-speed torque, and built-in tools to help drivers track range and charging. Against other small EVs of the time, it stands out by feeling more like a normal roomy hatchback first and an EV second.
The base trim is the everyday version, with an 8-inch navigation touchscreen, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and displays focused on range and charging. The Soul EV + uses the same battery and motor but adds leather seating, ventilated front seats, heated rear outboard seats, and front and rear parking sensors.
What changed, by category
2015 Kia Soul EV specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | AC Electric Motor | AC Electric Motor |
| Transmission | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Single-Speed Fixed Gear |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Horsepower | 109 hp | 109 hp |
| Torque | 210 lb-ft | 210 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 49.5 cu-ft | 49.5 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 36 in | 36 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 93 | 93 |
| MPGe Combined | 105 | 105 |
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | ||
| Rear View Camera | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| Fog Lights | ||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | ||
| Bluetooth | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| USB Ports | ||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change for the 2015 Kia Soul EV?
The 2015 Soul EV is an all-new model and the first mass-market battery-electric Kia sold in the U.S. It launches with Base and + trims built around the same electric drivetrain and charging hardware.
What is the driving range of the 2015 Kia Soul EV?
The 2015 Kia Soul EV has an EPA-rated driving range of 93 miles. Every trim uses a 27-kWh lithium-ion polymer battery and a 109-hp electric motor.
Does the 2015 Kia Soul EV support DC fast charging?
Yes. Every 2015 Soul EV has a standard CHAdeMO DC fast-charge port, along with a 6.6-kW onboard charger for AC charging.
How do the 2015 Kia Soul EV Base and + trims differ?
The Soul EV + is the comfort-focused trim, while the Base already has the full electric drivetrain and key everyday equipment. The + adds leather seating, ventilated front seats, heated rear outboard seats, parking sensors, fog lights, and power-folding mirrors.
Is the 2015 Kia Soul EV fully electric?
Yes. The 2015 Kia Soul EV is fully electric, not a hybrid, and uses a 27-kWh battery with a 109-hp electric motor.
2015 Kia Soul EV Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2015 Kia Soul EV.