Kia Soul EV vs Opel Zafira Electric
The Kia Soul EV leads on range (WLTP) and 0–62 mph. The Opel Zafira Electric leads on fast-charge peak.
Crossover
Urban
United Kingdom · checked Oct 27, 2026 · kia.com
10/100#275 of 281 · Everyday
MPV
ZAFIRA EDITION 42-kWh-Batterie
No US price yet
4/100#278 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Soul EVKia Soul EVZafira ElectricOpel Zafira Electric
- Range (WLTP)- best on this row+32 mi· 23%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+50 kW· 100%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row3.2 s quicker· 24%
- Cargo space- best on this row+8.3 cu ft· 75%
- Power
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row12.7 kWh/100 mi faster· 34%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Kia Soul EV | Opel Zafira 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 | no data | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | ||
| 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 | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the Kia Soul EV if
Pick the Opel Zafira Electric if
Score by category
out of 100
Kia Soul EVOpel Zafira Electric
Range
152Charging
11Performance
211Practicality
4388
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Kia Soul EVSoul EV
Range (WLTP)
- Leader
- Kia Soul EV
- Kia Soul EV
- WLTP
- Opel Zafira Electric
- WLTP
- Ahead by
- 32 mi
Which charges faster?
Opel Zafira ElectricZafira Electric
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Opel Zafira Electric
- Kia Soul EV
- Opel Zafira Electric
- Ahead by
- 50 kW
Which is quicker?
Kia Soul EVSoul EV
0–62 mph
- Leader
- Kia Soul EV
- Kia Soul EV
- Opel Zafira Electric
- Ahead by
- 3.2 s
Where next
- Kia Soul EVFull specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
- Opel Zafira ElectricFull specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
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- Renault Twingo E-TechRenault Twingo E-Tech scores 2 higher
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- Seres 3Seres 3 scores 2 higher
- Score
- 12
- Price
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Opel Zafira Electric vs
- Dacia SpringDacia Spring scores 8 higher
- Score
- 12
- Price
- - No US price yet
- Mercedes-Benz eVito TourerMercedes-Benz eVito Tourer scores 6 higher
- Score
- 10
- Price
- - No US price yet
- Honda Super-ONEHonda Super-ONE scores 4 higher
- Score
- 8
- Price
- from ¥3,390,200
- Fiat 500eFiat 500e scores 2 higher
- Score
- 6
- Price
- - No US price yet
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 13 sources
Every source link (16)
- https://www.data.go.kr/data/15083023/fileData.do
- https://www.kia.com/uk/new-cars/soul-ev-fleet/
- https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/kia-soul-ev-test-drive/
- https://www.evspecifications.com/en/model/da1a238
- https://eu-www.kia.com/content/dam/kwcms/kme/uk/en/assets/vehicles/soul-ev/specification/kia-soul-ev-specification.pdf
- https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/kia-soul-ev-gains-new-short-range-model-2023
- https://opendata.rdw.nl/resource/8ys7-d773.json?kenteken=GBB73G
- https://ovi.rdw.nl/default.aspx?kenteken=JBS01P
- https://ovi.rdw.nl/default.aspx?kenteken=GXV35L
- https://www.opel.de/fahrzeuge/zafira-modelle/zafira-electric/uebersicht.html
- https://www.adac.de/rund-ums-fahrzeug/autokatalog/marken-modelle/opel/zafira-life/v-facelift/336369/
- https://greencarscompare.com/global/car/opel-zafira-electric-life-l2-50-kwh-2024/specs/
- https://www.opel.de/content/dam/opel/germany/fahrzeuge/zafira-electric/2026/05/Zafira_Preisliste-Preislistendatum_10Februar2026.pdf
- https://www.carwow.de/opel/zafira-e-life/technische-daten
- https://www.opel.de/content/dam/opel/germany/tools/preislisten/zafira-preisliste.pdf
- https://www.media.stellantis.com/em-en/opel/press/ready-to-go-new-opel-zafira-electric-available-to-order-now