2019 Soul EV Interior
Both base and Plus models are fairly spacious and comfortable compared to other cars in this category. The Soul EV has a similar interior to the gasoline-powered model, but instead of black, it has a futuristic grey and white interior. The sporty looking three-spoke steering wheel with lots of controls dominates the cabin while the easy to use infotainment unit sits dead center of the dash for easy use. The overall finish, while not premium standard, still looks fantastic due to its unique colors and clean lines. Passengers have the option of either cloth or leather seats depending on the trim, and the seats have a high position which is fairly comfortable. Despite battery packs housed under the rear seats, rear seat space is still generous for this segment, one of the Soul EV's highlights.
2019 Soul EV Interior Photos
Seating and Interior Space
The Kia Soul EV claims to be a five-seater, but realistically, four adults can sit most comfortably. The seating position is high-up, giving a great all-around view and due to the big doors, it's easy to get in and out. The front seats offer typically generous seating space for taller and broader adults, but in the rear, some toe room has been sacrificed due to the Soul EV's batteries being stored under the seats. The rear seats are still generous for taller occupants, though, with 39.5 inches of headroom and only 36 inches of legroom nearly matching the figures up front and catering for regular adults. Both models have driver's seats that are six-way adjustable with standard heating on both front seats, while the Plus adds ventilation to the mix.
2019 Kia Soul EV Interior Dimensions:
| Kia Soul EV Trims | EV | EV Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom Front Seat | 39.6 in. | 39.6 in. |
| Headroom Back Seat | 39.5 in. | 39.5 in. |
| Legroom Front Seat | 40.9 in. | 40.9 in. |
| Legroom Back Seat | 36 in. | 36 in. |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55.5 in. | 55.5 in. |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 54.7 in. | 54.7 in. |
| Hip Room, Front | 53.2 in. | 53.2 in. |
| Hip Room, Rear | 49.3 in. | 49.3 in. |
Interior Colors and Materials
The two models of the Soul EV come in different interior colors. The base model has the option of two-tone gray cloth with sky blue stitching or two-tone gray cloth with gray stitching. The Plus model gets either synthetic gray leather with sky blue accents or synthetic gray leather with black accents. To match the gray seats, the steering wheel is also gray, with the dashboard following suit and adding chrome and gloss white accents around the shift knob and infotainment unit. The Kia Soul EV has a unique, futuristic look on the interior although the gloss white looks a bit flimsy and will probably scratch easily.
2019 Soul EV Trunk and Cargo Space
The Soul EV has decent cargo space for its class but loses some of the space of the gasoline version due to the battery pack occupying some space in the trunk. As such, it has a respectable 18.8 cubic feet of cargo space with all the seats in place, and 49.5 cubic feet of space with the rear seats folded down - they do so in a 60/40 split. In comparison, the Nissan Leaf has 23.6 cubic feet with the seats up while the Chevy Bolt only has 16.9 cu-ft.
The Kia Soul also has ample internal storage space, including a large glove box, as well as storage pockets on the front and rear doors, overhead console with storage, front seatback storage, and front and rear cupholders.
2019 Kia Soul EV Trunk and Cargo Space Photos
2019 Kia Soul EV Cargo Dimensions:
| Kia Soul EV Trims | EV | EV Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Max Volume | 49.5 in. | 49.5 in. |
2019 Soul EV Infotainment and Features
Features
The Soul EV boasts digital instrumentation which displays the battery information
such as level and range in addition to the normal information. It also comes with a fairly high level of standard equipment like a rearview camera, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, heated steering wheel, a trip computer, power windows, and smart key with push-button start. It also comes with automatic climate control, pedestrian warning system, heated front seats, and a tire monitoring system. The Plus model comes with ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, and park assist with front and rear sensors. LED interior lighting and speaker lights are optional features on both the base and Plus models.
Infotainment
Another strong point of the Soul EV is the infotainment unit. Unlike many cars out there, the Soul EV has an infotainment unit which is intuitive to use with both the steering wheel-mounted controls and console-mounted dials and knobs, positioned conveniently for both the driver and passenger to use. There's also an eight-inch touchscreen with rearview camera, six speakers, built-in navigation, SiriusXM HD radio with three months' subscription, Bluetooth connectivity, as well as a USB and auxiliary input. Both models also come standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, as well as Kia's UVO system which allows for users to perform vehicle diagnostics, set curfews, use their mobile and more using voice commands. Unlike the gasoline version, the Soul EV has no option of adding a Harmon Kardon premium audio system.