BYD Yuan UP (元UP) vs Kia Soul EV
The Kia Soul EV leads on fast-charge peak and 0–62 mph.
SUV
2027 301KM · name as listed in Chinese
China · checked Oct 23, 2026 · byd.com
19/100#391 of 421 · Everyday
Crossover
Urban
United Kingdom · checked Oct 27, 2026 · kia.com
21/100#389 of 421 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Yuan UP (元UP)BYD Yuan UP (元UP)Soul EVKia Soul EV
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+5 kW· 11%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row2.1 s quicker· 17%
- Cargo space- best on this row+2.3 cu ft· 21%
- Power- best on this row+30 kW· 43%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row5.8 kWh/100 mi faster· 23%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BYD Yuan UP (元UP) | Kia Soul EV |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | no data | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BYD Yuan UP (元UP) if
Score by category
out of 100
BYD Yuan UP (元UP)Kia Soul EV
Range
7- Different test cycles - not compared.14Charging
22Performance
023Practicality
5952
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BYD Yuan UP (元UP)
- CLTC
- Kia Soul EV
- WLTP
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Kia Soul EVSoul EV
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Kia Soul EV
- BYD Yuan UP (元UP)
- Kia Soul EV
- Ahead by
- 5 kW
Which is quicker?
Kia Soul EVSoul EV
0–62 mph
- Leader
- Kia Soul EV
- BYD Yuan UP (元UP)
- Kia Soul EV
- Ahead by
- 2.1 s
Where next
- Kia Soul EVFull specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
BYD Yuan UP (元UP) vs
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- Score
- 22
- Price
- - No US price yet
- Honda N-ONE e:Honda N-ONE e: scores 2 higher
- Score
- 21
- Price
- from ¥2,699,400
- Geely Galaxy Xingyuan (星愿)Geely Galaxy Xingyuan (星愿) is cheaper by CN¥10,000
- Score
- 20
- Price
- from CN¥64,800
- Livan Lanjingling (睿蓝蓝精灵)
- Score
- 19
- Price
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Kia Soul EV vs
- Geely E2Geely E2 scores 3 higher
- Score
- 24
- Price
- - No US price yet
- Maxus MILA 1 (大拿 V1)Maxus MILA 1 (大拿 V1) scores 2 higher
- Score
- 23
- Price
- from CN¥96,800
- MINI Cooper ElectricMINI Cooper Electric is cheaper by £5,940
- Score
- 23
- Price
- from £26,905
- Smart #2 (精灵#2)Smart #2 (精灵#2) scores 1 higher
- Score
- 22
- Price
- - No US price yet
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 17 sources
Every source link (20)
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