Kia Soul Electric MPG by year — every rating on record
The Kia Soul Electric has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2015 to 2020. Across those years its best rated version returned 114 mpg (2020) and its thirstiest returned 105 mpg (2015). The EPA record holds 6 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Station Wagons.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 105 mpg | 105 mpg | #1 of 17 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Station Wagons |
| 2016 | 1 | 105 mpg | 105 mpg | #1 of 18 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Station Wagons |
| 2017 | 1 | 105 mpg | 105 mpg | #2 of 24 (96th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Station Wagons |
| 2018 | 1 | 108 mpg | 108 mpg | #2 of 23 (95th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Station Wagons |
| 2019 | 1 | 108 mpg | 108 mpg | #3 of 23 (91th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Station Wagons |
| 2020 | 1 | 114 mpg | 114 mpg | #2 of 20 (95th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Station Wagons |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Kia Soul Electric placed highest in 2015 at #1 of 17, and lowest in 2019 at #3 of 23. It spent 6 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 127 | 101 | 114 | 100.9 | 0.1 | $650 | 243 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2019 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 124 | 93 | 108 | 106.5 | 0.1 | $700 | 111 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2018 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 124 | 93 | 108 | 106.5 | 0.1 | $700 | 111 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2017 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 120 | 92 | 105 | 109.5 | 0.1 | $700 | 93 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2016 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 120 | 92 | 105 | 109.5 | 0.1 | $700 | 93 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2015 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 120 | 92 | 105 | 109.5 | 0.1 | $700 | 93 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 → 2018 | 105 → 108 mpg | +3 mpg | 106 gal |
| 2019 → 2020 | 108 → 114 mpg | +6 mpg | 101 gal |
What Soul Electric fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2020 Kia Soul Electric burns 101 to 101 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $303 | $303 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $353 | $353 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $404 | $404 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2020 model year is $650 to $650 a year in fuel, or $8,000 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Station Wagons
Across the 142 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Station Wagons, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 114 mpg the Kia Soul Electric is 87 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,138 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Station Wagons rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Kia nameplates
Every Kia model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.