Kia Soul EV review pictures

The Kia Soul EV offers five-seat practicality and rock-bottom running costs

Its 132-mile range means most commutes should be taken care of easily

Government grants will help towards the initial purchase price, as well as getting you a home fast charging box installed

The Soul EV doesn't look that different from the standard Soul hatchback

Make sure you get a fast charger installed at home, as this will shrink the charge time from 12 to four hours

Cruising around on electric power is a quiet and cool experience

A few nice touches mark the Soul EV out as an electric car, but it's easy and conventional enough to drive

The interior design plays it resolutely safe, though build quality and equipment levels are both high

White accents lift the overall ambiance, and all Soul EVs come with sat nav

132 miles' worth of electricity will only cost a few pounds, and the Soul EV won't cost a penny to tax

Digital screens replace the analogue dials, and suit the Soul EV

The Soul's seven-year/100,000-mile warranty is excellent, and fully transferable 

Unlike some electric cars which can only take four people, the Soul EV can accommodate five

Boot space shrinks a little thanks to battery storage, but this is no great hardship

Make sure you order the charging cable and bag, which are a little under £300