Kia Soul EV 39.2 kWh electric vehicle exterior
Discontinued

Kia Soul EV 39.2 kWh - Electric Vehicle Specs

Hatchback FWD

Power

100.000 kW

(136 HP)

0-100 km/h

9.900 s

Top Speed

157 km/h

Battery Options

Standard Battery (42 kWh / 39 kWh)

Charging Curve & Charging Speed Analysis

Understanding Charging Performance

Charging performance isn't just about peak power—it's about sustained power across the entire charging curve. A vehicle that maintains 150kW from 10-80% SOC will charge faster than one that peaks at 250kW but quickly drops to 100kW after 20% SOC. The shape of the curve matters more than the highest peak power.

The key metric is C-rate, which accounts for both charging power and battery capacity. A C-rate of 2.0 means the battery can theoretically charge from 0-100% in 30 minutes, while 1.0 C-rate equals 60 minutes. This makes it easy to compare vehicles regardless of battery size.

Charging Curve Shape

Flat, sustained power across a wide SOC range beats high peaks that quickly taper off. Look for vehicles that maintain high power from 10-80% SOC.

C‑Rate & Timing

C-rate normalizes charging speed across different battery sizes. Higher C-rates mean shorter charging times and more flexible road trip planning.

Battery Options

Gross Capacity: 42 kWh
Net Capacity: 39 kWh
Buffer: 6%
The Kia Soul EV 39.2 kWh reaches peak charging power of 44 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 49 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 109 km of real-world highway driving range, representing a 0.9 C‑Rate. This performance is better than 9% in its class.

Average Charging Power

17 kW

Avg C‑rate: 0.4

Maximum Charging Power

44 kW

At 10 → 48% SOC

Minimum Charging Power

1 kW

0–100% Charging Time

2 h 32 min

Charging Curve

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 2 h 32 min 16.6 kW 0.42 C 42.2 kWh
0% → 90% 1 h 20 min 28.4 kW 0.72 C 37.9 kWh
0% → 80% 58 min 34.5 kW 0.88 C 33.7 kWh
5% → 100% 2 h 27 min 16.3 kW 0.42 C 40.0 kWh
5% → 90% 1 h 14 min 28.7 kW 0.73 C 35.8 kWh
5% → 80% 53 min 35.4 kW 0.90 C 31.6 kWh
10% → 100% 2 h 23 min 15.9 kW 0.41 C 37.9 kWh
10% → 90% 1 h 11 min 28.4 kW 0.72 C 33.7 kWh
10% → 80% 49 min 35.5 kW 0.90 C 29.5 kWh