Kia Soul EV vs Smart #2 (精灵#2)
The Smart #2 (精灵#2) leads on fast-charge peak. The Kia Soul EV leads on cargo space.
Crossover
Urban
United Kingdom · checked Oct 27, 2026 · kia.com
20/100#390 of 421 · Everyday
Hatchback
Version named in Chinese by the source
No US price yet
22/100#385 of 421 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Soul EVKia Soul EV#2 (精灵#2)Smart #2 (精灵#2)
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+15 kW· 30%
- Cargo space- best on this row+0.3 cu ft· 3%
- Power- best on this row+40 kW· 67%
- AC charging- best on this row+4 kW· 53%
- Top speed- best on this row+10 mph· 11%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Kia Soul EV | Smart #2 (精灵#2) |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | no data | |
| 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 | no data | |
| 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 | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Kia Soul EV if
Pick the Smart #2 (精灵#2) if
Score by category
out of 100
Kia Soul EVSmart #2 (精灵#2)
Range
14- Different test cycles - not compared.34Charging
219Performance
23no dataPracticality
5210
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Kia Soul EV
- WLTP
- Smart #2 (精灵#2)
- CLTC
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Smart #2 (精灵#2)#2 (精灵#2)
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Smart #2 (精灵#2)
- Kia Soul EV
- Smart #2 (精灵#2)
- Ahead by
- 15 kW
Where next
- Kia Soul EVFull specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
- Smart #2 (精灵#2)Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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Smart #2 (精灵#2) vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 15 sources
Every source link (15)
- 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://www.em.autocar.co.uk/car-review/kia/soul-ev
- https://opendata.rdw.nl/resource/8ys7-d773.json?kenteken=GBB73G
- https://www.miit.gov.cn/jgsj/zbys/wjfb/art/2026/art_80c109303c3643a79a5670362bda3b54.html
- https://car.autohome.com.cn/config/series/7450.html
- https://auto.news18a.com/news/storys_304540.html
- https://cj.sina.cn/articles/view/7879776391/1d5abd88706801jeca?froms=ggmp
- https://detail.zol.com.cn/car/index2182481.shtml
- https://car.m.autohome.com.cn/config/series/7450.html
- https://media.smart.com/zh-CN-CN/272599-smart-2/