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) | 245 | 201 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Engine |
| Crashes and fires | 2 and 15 | 20 and 12 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 10,000 miles | 46,000 miles |
| Recalls | 6 | 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 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 245 complaints for the Chevrolet Bolt EV and 201 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.
NHTSA's overall safety ratings: 5 stars for the Chevrolet Bolt EV, 5 stars for the Kia Soul.
Safety recalls on file: 6 for the Chevrolet Bolt EV, 1 for the Kia Soul.