KIA Soul EV vs MINI Countryman Electric
How the KIA Soul EV and the MINI Countryman Electric compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, motorway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| KIA Soul EV | MINI Countryman Electric | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 281 mi | 287 mi |
| Usable battery | 64 kWh | 64.7 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 15.7 kWh/100 km | 15.4 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2023 | 2024 |
Real-world range, side by side
| KIA Soul EV | MINI Countryman Electric | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 186 mi | 190 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 267 mi | 273 mi |
| Motorway | 219 mi | 224 mi |
| City | 303 mi | 310 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- MINI Countryman Electric
- Further in winter
- MINI Countryman Electric
- More efficient
- MINI Countryman Electric
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the KIA Soul EV or the MINI Countryman Electric?
- On the official WLTP cycle the KIA Soul EV is rated 281 mi and the MINI Countryman Electric 287 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 186 mi from the KIA Soul EV and 190 mi from the MINI Countryman Electric.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the WLTP energy use per 100 km, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.