Chevrolet Bolt EV vs Kia Soul
The Chevrolet Bolt EV is more fuel-efficient at 119 MPG combined, against 105 MPG for the Kia Soul. At EPA assumptions that is about $50 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Bolt EV | Kia Soul | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 471 | 357 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Engine |
| Crashes and fires | 18 and 6 | 21 and 19 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 25,000 miles | 73,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 119 MPG | 105 MPG |
| City and highway | 128 and 110 | 120 and 92 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $650 | $700 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 471 complaints for the Chevrolet Bolt EV and 357 for the Kia Soul. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 4 for the Chevrolet Bolt EV, 1 for the Kia Soul.