Kia Soul Electric
114 MPGe The 2020 Kia Soul Electric is EPA-rated at 114 MPGe combined (127 city / 101 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 132 gallons, $421 a year in fuel, or $0.028 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2015–2020 run it averages 107.5 MPGe, improving by 9 MPGe over 6 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.022 | $219 | $329 | $439 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.026 | $263 | $395 | $526 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.028 | $281 | $421 | $561 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.031 | $307 | $461 | $614 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.035 | $351 | $526 | $702 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.039 | $395 | $592 | $789 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.044 | $439 | $658 | $877 |
This is an electric vehicle, so the EPA rates it in MPGe — the distance it travels on the energy equivalent of a gallon of petrol. The dollar figures above are a petrol-equivalent illustration only; charging at home is billed per kWh and is normally far cheaper. Treat the MPGe as an efficiency comparison, not a fuel bill.
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 114 MPGe | 127 | 101 | $650 | — | 1 |
| 2019 | 108 MPGe | 124 | 93 | $700 | — | 1 |
| 2018 | 108 MPGe | 124 | 93 | $700 | — | 1 |
| 2017 | 105 MPGe | 120 | 92 | $700 | — | 1 |
| 2016 | 105 MPGe | 120 | 92 | $700 | — | 1 |
| 2015 | 105 MPGe | 120 | 92 | $700 | — | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 76 small station wagons models tracked here, the Kia Soul Electric ranks 2 on current figures, against a class average of 28.3 MPGe.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Chevrolet Bolt EV (120).
Questions
What MPG does the Kia Soul Electric get?
The 2020 Kia Soul Electric is rated at 114 MPGe combined by the EPA — 127 city and 101 highway. Across all 6 model years in the database it averages 107.5 MPGe, ranging from 105 to 114 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Kia Soul Electric cost in fuel per year?
At 114 MPGe and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 132 gallons — roughly $421 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.028 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2020 model is $650.
Has the Kia Soul Electric become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 105 MPGe in 2015 to 114 in 2020 — an improvement of 9 MPGe, or 9% across 6 model years.
Is the Kia Soul Electric efficient for its class?
It ranks 2 of 76 in the Small Station Wagons class on current figures, against a class average of 28.3 MPGe. That is 85.7 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.