Chevrolet Bolt EV vs Kia Soul
The Chevrolet Bolt EV is more fuel-efficient at 119 MPG combined, against 108 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) | 120 | 298 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Engine |
| Crashes and fires | 2 and 1 | 19 and 20 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 17,000 miles | 54,000 miles |
| Recalls | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 119 MPG | 108 MPG |
| City and highway | 128 and 110 | 124 and 93 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $650 | $700 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 120 complaints for the Chevrolet Bolt EV and 298 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: 5 for the Chevrolet Bolt EV, 1 for the Kia Soul.