Kia Soul EV vs MINI Cooper Electric
The MINI Cooper Electric leads on range (WLTP), 10–80% charge and 0–62 mph.
Crossover
Urban
United Kingdom · checked Oct 27, 2026 · kia.com
20/100#390 of 421 · Everyday
Hatchback
MINI Cooper E
United Kingdom · checked Oct 23, 2026 · mini.co.uk
23/100#384 of 421 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Soul EVKia Soul EVCooper ElectricMINI Cooper Electric
- Range (WLTP)- best on this row+12 mi· 7%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row19 min faster· 40%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+25 kW· 50%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row2.6 s quicker· 26%
- Cargo space- best on this row+3.7 cu ft· 50%
- Power- best on this row+35 kW· 35%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Kia Soul EV | MINI Cooper Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | - best on this row | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| 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 | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | no data | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the Kia Soul EV if
Score by category
out of 100
Kia Soul EVMINI Cooper Electric
Range
1422Charging
221Performance
2357Practicality
5225
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
MINI Cooper ElectricCooper Electric
Range (WLTP)
- Leader
- MINI Cooper Electric
- Kia Soul EV
- WLTP
- MINI Cooper Electric
- WLTP
- Ahead by
- 12 mi
Which charges faster?
MINI Cooper ElectricCooper Electric
10–80% charge
- Leader
- MINI Cooper Electric
- Kia Soul EV
- MINI Cooper Electric
- Ahead by
- 19 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- MINI Cooper Electric
- Kia Soul EV
- MINI Cooper Electric
- Ahead by
- 25 kW
Which is quicker?
MINI Cooper ElectricCooper Electric
0–62 mph
- Leader
- MINI Cooper Electric
- Kia Soul EV
- MINI Cooper Electric
- Ahead by
- 2.6 s
Which is cheaper to buy?
MINI Cooper ElectricCooper Electric
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- MINI Cooper Electric
- Kia Soul EV
- MINI Cooper Electric
- Ahead by
- £5,940
Where next
- Kia Soul EVFull specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
- MINI Cooper ElectricFull specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 18 sources
Every source link (31)
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