2015 Kia Soul EV vs. 2015 Nissan Leaf

Are you in the market for an electric vehicle? Do you have your eyes on a few models, but unsure of which one is best for you? If you find yourself in this position, the 2015 Kia Soul EV and 2015 Nissan Leaf are well worth considering.

Both of these vehicles are at the top of the electric vehicle class, but for the sake of this article we are going to examine the finer details of the 2015 Kia Soul EV. We are going to take a strong look at why this model is poised to take over the market in the years to come.

Price – Kia Soul EV vs. Nissan Leaf

First and foremost, and important to most consumers, is the starting price. With an MSRP of $33,700, the Soul EV is in line with the rest of the market. The Leaf, with a starting price in the upper-$20’s, may be cheaper, but remember one thing: you get what you pay for. With the Soul, you are getting a higher level of features.

*_Note_ : * Thanks to a $7,500 federal tax credit, you can actually get into the Soul EV for as low as $26,200.

Now it’s onto what you really want to know about: driving range. “The Soul EV has a best-in-class EPA-estimated driving range of 93 miles,” Kia tells its Kia car dealers . The Leaf only has a driving range of only 84 miles.

To be fair, though, the 2015 Leaf is a bit more efficient than the Soul EV, as it’s rated 126 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent) city and 101 MPGe highway. That narrowly beats the Soul EV’s 120 MPGe city and 92 MPGe highway rating.

In the electric vehicle market, this is where most buyers turn their attention. They want to know they are saving money on fuel, while still being able to travel long distances between charges. As the best-in-class leader, this is never a concern with the Soul EV.

Power and Features Comparison

Last, but certainly not least, is the fact that the Soul EV has more standard features than the Leaf. This means you can get an electric vehicle, equipped with all the features you have come to expect, without breaking the bank.

The Soul EV also has a superior power-to-torque ratio, giving it more get-up-and-go when you absolutely need it. Both vehicles weight about the same, but the Soul EV features 109 hp and 210 lb-ft. of torque compared to the Leaf’s 107 hp and 187 lb-ft. of torque. For electric cars, torque makes the difference between “peppy” and “sluggish.”

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