I have a Model 3. I love to see Kia developing such an efficient car. I love to see German auto car makers struggle to do anything electric decently (and not being able to yet - having had at least a decade to wake up). Have had German cars for decades. Enough of being sucked into to the inefficiency/maintenance game designed to milk your pocket to the bones. Well done Kia.
@jameswells22992 жыл бұрын
Hello Thank you so much for the You-Tube Videos you have been doing on the KIA e-Soul electric Vehicle I have just ordered a KIA e-Soul and it will be arriving normally in 1st week of January 2022. Thanks again, Keep up the great work!
@kumir_5 жыл бұрын
Yes, you are right : the most realistic test is always the TBTP one!
@IBMara5 жыл бұрын
What does TBTP stand for?
@kumir_5 жыл бұрын
@@IBMara WLTP is bad, if you change "WL" for "T"esla"B"jorn. the result is TBTP 15:26
@yasin0401905 жыл бұрын
Thanks for testing👍 Do the 120km/h test also please
@yasin0401905 жыл бұрын
And also the 150km/h😁
@plugandplayEV5 жыл бұрын
[insert manufacturer here]Bjørn 👍
@seb.5 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see RivianBjørn
@plugandplayEV5 жыл бұрын
Personally, I want to watch RimacBjørn absolutely "hammering it" in a new feature we'll call the anti-range test.
@kasmopaya26765 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see Opelbjørn again with the E-Corsa, starting in a few days. (it has active liquid cooling, so already better then any leaf)
@jfv655 жыл бұрын
@@kasmopaya2676Opel e-corsa = Peugeot e-208 ??? Same platform?
@TheSweMusicMan5 жыл бұрын
@@jfv65 Yes.
@zaferroni5 жыл бұрын
Hi, nice vid ,3 weeks to go before my Tesla arrives
@yvindstafsnes20275 жыл бұрын
Hi Bjørn. When will you test the new mercedes EQC 400 ?
@willluma91702 жыл бұрын
Great review and range test. Honestly, if my order wasn’t already in for a EV6 GT line 2 here in 🇨🇦. I’d seriously consider this as the alternative for my next EV purchase.
@fancyIOP5 жыл бұрын
Nice range, hoping to see 600km of range cars soon... I travel a lot and will most definitely need it. So far so good with current cars.
@benthecaptain74195 жыл бұрын
New Model S refresh will do that.
@fancyIOP5 жыл бұрын
@@marcusbiller867 I do stop but not for 25 minutes, that's a waste... maximum is 15 Min. A longer range on a car means less charging and less worry of charging stations.
@kasmopaya26765 жыл бұрын
Yea, Model S 100D with new Motor should be able to do 600km.
@fancyIOP5 жыл бұрын
@@kasmopaya2676 I don't want to comprise on speed but I usually keep 120km-140km while driving on highway, from province to province. I beleive only in 2023 I won't worry since well BMW i4(2021) is "coming with" maximum of 600km also VW I.D in 2020. Tesla is not yet in my country or Elon's country (SA), for now I'll settle with what I'm provided or what will be provided for certain.
@fancyIOP5 жыл бұрын
@@marcusbiller867 but that's where all this fast charging comes in, where Ionity engineering comes in. Look I do appreciate what we have but for my travel lifestyle I need more.
@ctwmerlin5 жыл бұрын
Tried this car out a week ago as my gen 1 Soul EV had its AC serviced. They've hit a home run with the design. It's a REALLY cool looking car for its class. And, the range... I struggle to get 180 kilometers in mine. And to be able to get 400-ish... Surprised though that you guys get ventilated seats. The one i drove har perforated leather seats, but no ventilation. And the delivery times are a disappointment to be hounest. 9 to 10 months. My dealership is guaranteed THREE cars during this year and that is all... Damne... I want one! Like, now!! :D
@tulkooo5 жыл бұрын
You couldn't have uploaded this video at better time, tomorrow I am testing Kia e-Soul, looking forward to it
@Bigboler5 жыл бұрын
Would love to see a range test on a Model 3 SR+, to compare to Alex on autos
@ollirusama5 жыл бұрын
This e-Soul vs SR+ would be fun. I'd assume the Tesla, even with the smaller battery beats this at 120km/h, but probably loses at 90 km/h.
@alexanderkeene67045 жыл бұрын
Nice vid as always Bjorn~
@seb.5 жыл бұрын
TBTP should be the new world standard 👍
@Jer_Schmidt5 жыл бұрын
Pretty impressive! And the new one looks so much better than the old model.
@thereligionofnick5 жыл бұрын
I really like the e-Soul, if only they could produce them fast enough (and if only I had the money to buy one!)
@FancyaBevMate5 жыл бұрын
Only thing I Don't miss on kias is the steering, dynamically they need work oh and of course Mass Production! ;)
@harshvardhanphalke22855 жыл бұрын
Hey, you got a new Subscriber! Btw,Hidden Kia features: press and hold the heated seats button to turn it off.
@ronystampanado99595 жыл бұрын
It's look like old renault 4 :-D boxy . Good efficiency, looking forward to Tesla model 3 SR+ test. Stay creative and i will see you next time.
@Peter-st1lt5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video Bjorn! It's cool to see the new Soul, can't wait to see the next video! Thanks!
@Haien825 жыл бұрын
"Do the more realistic 120kph test" [Said no kia owner ever]
@AgentSmith9115 жыл бұрын
But it's for fun 😄 also, this car is way more sporty with 200 hp 🤘🏻
@AgentSmith9115 жыл бұрын
@@jwenting not too bad, but a lot less than WLTP
@AgentSmith9115 жыл бұрын
@@jwenting Depends on where you live. I actually get NEDC numbers with my diesel car.
@theproffessional95 жыл бұрын
I love the way this car looks
@kornman5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Björn! I have been offered this e-Soul for 424000 SEK, but was doubtful because of your test of the old Soul ev that went 147km (but winter temp) which indicated about 300km on the 64kW e-Soul. But now i know it can manage 400 km, so i think in will buy it. This test was exactly what i was wishing for. Kudos Björn! You are the best!!
Yes, i am embarrassed... It is my profession. Stupid misstake........
@kornman5 жыл бұрын
Bought it....
@JB-iz4ju5 жыл бұрын
Hidden Kia feature: Press and hold the heated/ventilated seat button when on, and it will turn off.
@JBoy340a5 жыл бұрын
Soul looks nice and roomy. Wish I Had this car on this week drive from Malmo to Oslo on E6 and back.
@AutoStartTest5 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to get the car for video review, I just had a e-Niro and I'm very like that car, especially in the town and country roads where you can get back lots of energy.
@abrahamgillesdejager68525 жыл бұрын
Hi Björn, thank you for another good video. I do not agree on electric seats. I do not have those for about 8 years, and i do not miss them. Mechinical are more faultproof, lighter and cheaper.
@Boomer.Roberts5 жыл бұрын
I only really care about electric seats if they are also memory seats, to make switching between me and my wife a lot easier. But if there's no memory then yeah, power is basically pointless to me. Although, you usually only get adjustable lumbar with power seats, and I do really like having adjustable lumbar.
@abrahamgillesdejager68525 жыл бұрын
@@Boomer.Roberts There are also mechanical seats with adjustable lumbar settings.
@chrism81745 жыл бұрын
Postman Pat springs to mind!
@JB-xu1pm5 жыл бұрын
Bjorn Thanks for the test. Looking to get the new Soul EV when they hit the states. I have 2017 Soul EV and would love to have a bigger battery. Our area has no superchargers and even level 2 chargers are limited. The bigger battery would really open up the areas we could drive to. Great video as usual.
@JanWestin5 жыл бұрын
Björn levererar, som alltid! :)
@Team_8x5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bjorn, your the best! Grymt Bjorn!
@buckegit5 жыл бұрын
Great to see you testing something else that's not a white model 3 👏👏👏
@TschingisTube5 жыл бұрын
Lol, i love the comment about tail wind and e-tron "testing"
@franckamsallem46115 жыл бұрын
Another great video ! 👍. Thanks Björn !
@MrKalapoika5 жыл бұрын
Could you link to a chart for all the efficiencies, road noises and other date on the cars that you have tested?
@MagivaIT5 жыл бұрын
i saw someone post a suggestion of the anti-range test, awesome idea, we dont all want to drive at steady cruise, sometimes we just wanna drive!, get home now! drive it like ya stole it, would be good to have the anti-range test i think, and funny too
@georgeportier45584 жыл бұрын
This videoblog is full of cliffhangers! Is he or isn’t he going to make it to the chagrijnig point
@georgeportier45584 жыл бұрын
Charging, I mean. Crappy predictive text-input.
@Chrisb8s5 жыл бұрын
I like the looks of this car. Call me crazy but the soul is fun to drive
@heydarmussavi5 жыл бұрын
Good review uncle borjan
@sn0wgleb5 жыл бұрын
that laggy as shieeet panel though. in 2019... huge point against buying a vehicle.
@alanbutler48718 күн бұрын
We've just bought my wife a used 2021 Kia Soul 64kwh that we pick p next week. Thank you for all your advice and info Did you do a how far you can drive after 0% video for the soul I cant seem to find one
@CACars5 жыл бұрын
Hmm...abit surprised about the range is that much lower compared to Kona/Niro, that both came around 500 km. Maybe the temperarture was higher, but should that really give around 70 km more range. The boxy shape seems to have a large impact on range. Thanks for the video, look forward to the next ones :D
@bjornnyland5 жыл бұрын
+CAC If I did the test of e-Soul at 25-28°C, I would also get 500 km. Trust me.
@CACars5 жыл бұрын
@@bjornnyland I will, thanks :)
@philippeb77344 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all of these very informative E-Soul videos. I bought one without seeing it thanks to you and I am very happy. I'm looking for an ODB2 device to see the heat of the battery on my phone like you. Which should I buy for my E-Soul. Thank you
@Haien825 жыл бұрын
Do the test in more realistic 110-120km/h too 🙂 That could get interesting
@bjornnyland5 жыл бұрын
+EC Hold your horses. This was the 90 km/h test.
@AERONOOB8 ай бұрын
When you hit problems, its nice to know that you can get extra range by dropping speed to 90km/h. But Im a slow driver with an AmperaE and I cant do 90 for more than half an hour. It just feels to slow for roadtrips. 90 on highway is terrible.
@hankthetank1855 жыл бұрын
That was close TB. You nearly ran out of GO GO JUICE! :)
@traustito3 жыл бұрын
Range from 100% Charge Dropping. I have KIA Soul 2020. The car is driven 8000km. It has given me around 425km range when charged 100% but the last 4 100% charges have given me only a 375km range. There has been no significant temperature change (I live in Iceland) I would have thought that the decrease in the range should be more gradual but not in big jumps. What do you think?
@nicolekroplewski41525 жыл бұрын
Good afternoon, Could you show on your next video the mapping on 3D on the main screen instead of 2D ,
@wobby15165 жыл бұрын
Great car would have loved one but couldn’t wait so have a Kona, enjoyed the video though👍
@r2stik5 жыл бұрын
#1 KIA e-Niro
@justjc515 жыл бұрын
That surely depends on the budget, and needs of the buyer. If you are a small family there is no doubt that the little extra cost of the e-Niro will be worth it, for the larger dimensions, but as a single person who lives in a city where parallel parking is needed to park near my apartment the e-Soul would be a better fit, giving more than enough range and space for most of my trips and it being slightly cheaper is a nice bonus.
@TheEvilmooseofdoom4 жыл бұрын
Now what are the numbers in real world conditions? I mean do the same drive AT the speed limit rather than 20km lower.
@TheEVGuy855 жыл бұрын
New sub! Found a 2016 Kia soul EV for $15k USD on a used car I'm going to go check out here in a few days!
@colincampbell36795 жыл бұрын
You said they redesigned the front for a more aggressive look? Looks like they copied the Audi grill front shape to me!
@bjornnyland5 жыл бұрын
+Colin Campbell It's way more efficient than Audi.
@ivanivanov-ii6mp5 жыл бұрын
Nice one !
@lucianodibernardo15465 жыл бұрын
Hi Bjorn, Could you do a Honda e-Prototype test ? thank you !!!
@ORIOLESFan024 жыл бұрын
If it is an electric car, then why does it have a start/stop button?
@user-iz5wb5jl9k5 жыл бұрын
unique design
@Eric-ks4em5 жыл бұрын
My soul is an e-Soul mostly cause I have no soul 😂😭
@dann92085 жыл бұрын
Eric probably cuz you were born in Seoul and have no soul 😂
@clasqm5 жыл бұрын
Did you get a good price for it, at least?
@Eric-ks4em5 жыл бұрын
Michel Clasquin-Johnson No... I don’t have a soul... 😂😭
@Nicelemons775 жыл бұрын
Should be 69 kWh
@0tispunkm3y3r5 жыл бұрын
Storm trooper!
@yodagerhard83895 жыл бұрын
Nice test thanks. 👍 But the same shit as with the Kona, electric seats but no memory. What in the hell the Koreans are thinking? But at least, i am very happy with my Kona. The Kias are great cars too. I like this eSoul and eNiro also! And the Tesla model 3 standard range + will be a good next choice. So all together good news for the eMobility! And thanks for your videos, great job!
@Jefff725 жыл бұрын
Now it needs a Doug score.
@quantumeseboy5 жыл бұрын
Can somebody measure EMF(electromagnetic field) levels during acceleration please. We were able to test-drive E-Soul at Kia's factory in Gwangju but we were not able to accelerate, thus still unable to make up our minds. At a slow speed EMF is roughly normal, but it could jump during an acceleration like in Chevy Volt.
@BigB293575 жыл бұрын
If you had used WAZE you would know about road closure
@RoteLars4 жыл бұрын
Bjørn: Did you test Kia e-Soul With 39,2 kWh batterypack too and have range test of it and charging test?
@bjornnyland4 жыл бұрын
Nope
@steffen89645 жыл бұрын
nice car in any case, but why all these buttons? less is more
@kasmopaya26765 жыл бұрын
Good morning and thank you Bjørn for the TBTP, will there be a Corsa-E TBTP?
@okkeharr5 жыл бұрын
Kasmopaya you know Bjørm, he will test any Electric car he can get his hands on.
@kasmopaya26765 жыл бұрын
@@okkeharr Yea you are right, i just cant wait. Literately. ^^ That active liquid cooling blows the leaf and E-Up and E-Golf out of the water right away if i had to guess.
@abdelmajdoubi5 жыл бұрын
The price ?
@TieuXuanTu754 жыл бұрын
kia ev soul long range 64kw
@bjornnyland4 жыл бұрын
*64 kWh
@johanostmans56975 жыл бұрын
Ska du testa polestar 2?
@odanezkroz32105 жыл бұрын
2:59 that's what she said 😂
@hewhorocketh5 жыл бұрын
What’s the charge speed like?
@Sigma33sailor5 жыл бұрын
Hmmm, Kia E-Niro is more efficient? Is that due to the shape of the Soul (more drag by boxy design),I was expecting Soul to be more efficient since iT is smaller and lighter than E-Niro. Looking forward to 120 kph results.
@bjornnyland5 жыл бұрын
+Eric Claasen The test with e-Niro was in 25-28°C.
@Sigma33sailor5 жыл бұрын
@@bjornnyland Understood, but the difference is more than 15%; there must be something else than just temperature. I can squeeze 500 km from my e-Niro (never tried it like you did in one run) if I really try; my GOM is between 475 and 525 after charging to 100% (maybe a little warmer but max 18 or 20 degrees some weeks ago). I do not see that happening with the Soul.
@janschmieder015 жыл бұрын
What do you think about .. in german we say " bio erdgas Auto " biogas car's ?? 🤔😄🙈🙈
@joao-pt5 жыл бұрын
Hey Bjørn, Mercedes EQC has been out on the wild for a while, is Mercedes afraid to give one for you to test because it would be too embarrassing for them?
@bjornnyland5 жыл бұрын
+João Alvo I have been on vacation in Japan in two weeks and then on a long 8 day trip. You should subscribe to my channel so you don't miss what's going on ;)
@joao-pt5 жыл бұрын
@@bjornnyland Thanks for the reply, don't worry about it, I NEVER miss one of your videos. 😎 'I'm in on the action'
@corymuzyka24065 жыл бұрын
So Bolt is more efficient at 90 km/h at 144 Wh/km
@bjornnyland5 жыл бұрын
Nope, that was at higher temperatures.
@O13J15 жыл бұрын
6:28 Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
@soskid5 жыл бұрын
How long time does it take to recharge?
@bjornnyland5 жыл бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gqyDo6iayZnOmYU.html
@MartinzW5 жыл бұрын
This car does have Android Auto, right? Probably - just want to be sure.
@yodagerhard83895 жыл бұрын
Mārtiņš Belte as all Hyundai/Kias it will have apple carplay and android auto.
@bjornnyland5 жыл бұрын
+Mārtiņš Belte yes
@MartinzW5 жыл бұрын
@@bjornnylandand Prom, thanks for responding. Could have looked up myself, but maybe someone else will find the comment useful.
@mightygood15 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't you have driven 390km with the speedo error?
@TheSweMusicMan5 жыл бұрын
No, doesn't work that way.
@mightygood15 жыл бұрын
@@TheSweMusicMan It would be interesting to see a odometer test. We have roadsite testing signs on certain highways around the joint.
@TheSweMusicMan5 жыл бұрын
@@mightygood1 By law, the displayed speed should not be too low, so manufacturers apply a small margin between displayed and actual speed.The odometer on the other hand, should be as precise as possible.
@bjornnyland5 жыл бұрын
+mightygood1 No, the trip meter does not have the error.
@Lmycreativeworld3 жыл бұрын
YNatæyt
@Moh23Moh4 жыл бұрын
Do it at 120 Km speed
@angazbergen5 жыл бұрын
Что за хрень!Хорош тошнить! По трассе 90 км/ч ехать!Давай как нормальная машина 110-120-130 km/h . Думаю, 250 -280 км проедешь, то хорошо.
@DanLMH5 жыл бұрын
Ooft it looks nasty imo
@DanLMH5 жыл бұрын
KiaBjørn, can you do 70mph test pls?
@DirtyTesla5 жыл бұрын
Lol that touch screen "so huge" how are these guys still so behind tesla? Unbelievable...and their efficiency is so bad compared to Tesla. And all the buttons everywhere! Ahhh! I can't wait for the S and X refresh and all teslas are (almost) BUTTONLESS
@ramunasgudauskas75825 жыл бұрын
Well why such a large screen , when you still have the buttons? Bottom side of the screens of S3X are unusable at most of the times due to A/C buttons. While it has actual buttons here. I prefer screens too, but calling them out being "behind tesla" on design is wrong, only because they dont ditch the knobs. Efficiency yeah, but you can't just make a boxy car into a sleek sportscar on its second generation.
@alexanderkeene67045 жыл бұрын
I'm a Tesla fan but your attitude of "other EVs are bad Tesla is the best" isn't doing anyone good. First, if you've done any research, there are MANY more efficient EVs than Tesla especially against Model S and X. According to ev-database, Ioniq, Kona, and e-Niro are examples of more efficient EVs against S and X. Second, if you're nitpicking the number of buttons, you don't have a good argument. I'm a fan of Tesla's big touchscreen too but Tesla won't be going buttonless for a while. They have buttons on the steering wheel and I don't think touchscreen steering wheels will be a thing anytime soon. Also, if I remember correctly, Hazards are required to be physical buttons by law. (correct me on that one if I'm wrong)
@DirtyTesla5 жыл бұрын
@@alexanderkeene6704 You are correct on the hazard button, at least in the US. These companies have MUCH more money at their disposal than tesla, and their cars are still this far behind. It's pathetic. If there was a better electric car, I'd buy it. These guys are dragging their heels, and are 10 years behind where they need to be. I just want them to push the envelope and actually compete with Tesla. Competition is good for you and me. The only thing they have is their brand and emblem. Take some of their big bucks and get moving on EV development.
@sonicbhoc5 жыл бұрын
@@DirtyTesla people aren't always looking for or can afford (your definition of) "the best." I personally am looking at the Niro EV, Soul EV, and Bolt EV for various reasons. They're all solid cars, and at this point have much better lease deals than Tesla, for starters. I'd like a Tesla, but unless you're reaching into your wallet to pay for one for me, I don't see that happening any time soon.
@alexanderkeene67045 жыл бұрын
@@DirtyTesla Dirty Tesla 10 years behind? Come on, now you're just being a Tesla delusional fanboy. There are cars that are more AFFORDABLE with around the same efficiency as a Tesla and better interior quality. I am crazy about Teslas but I'm not delusional like you. Be reasonable. The main thing other companies are behind Tesla by a lot are the AutoPilot A.I. and Supercharger network. Some companies have better material quality than Tesla and there has been complaints of Tesla's interior. Tesla is leading a little on some EV tech but on other portions they are not ahead or even behind. Also, even if a company has "MUCH more money" than Tesla, Tesla only produces EVs while other companies produce ICEs, Hybrids, and EVs.
@AHAMSI5 жыл бұрын
U will burn in your phone (oled display)
@bjornnyland5 жыл бұрын
+Achraf Mohammed hamsi Already done it several times.