Had the Soul for one week now and covered approx 200miles.
Here's my thoughts on the Soul (our first ever EV) which I thought I would share.
Things I don't like or annoy me.
Have to say though, my wife absolutely loves this car and the times i have driven it, it has been enjoyable.
We have gone from £20/week in diesel to an expected £6/week in electric, plus no RFL. So we are saving money as well as doing even more for the planet.
Would I recommend a used Soul EV? Absolutely.
Here's my thoughts on the Soul (our first ever EV) which I thought I would share.
- Smooth and relaxing drive.
- Tackles speed bumps and pot holes very well, not crashing and no scuttle shake.
- Everything is close to hand for the driver.
- The light in the charging socket is a nice touch.
- Charging is a doddle and at night with the in car charger timer is faultless.
- Comfortable driving position with plenty of adjustment.
- Good sized storage in the front... Door pockets, glove box etc.
- The B setting when driving makes you judge distance, improving economy and slowing the car to junctions is a breeze.
- Nippy when you need to overtake, especially with ECO off for a moment.
- Great visibility and large mirrors.
- Heated driving wheel, isn't actually a gimmick.
- The storage net in boot. When fitted you can't open the false floor to access the charge cables as the lower hook tabs catch the boot floor.
- The charging lights are bright. They need covering at night unless you want the neighbours to think there's a police car outside. No option to dim them.
- The charging lights are not central to the upper dash (this bugs my OCD).
- The switch to turn off charging times. It can be hard to see if this has been accidentally pressed when releasing the charging flap.
- The parking sensors, I can hardly hear them. No volume control.
- Instead of the naff speaker lights, i would rather budget was spent on a front passenger seat that can be raised. Thus giving the rear passenger somewhere to put there feet and more room.
- Wing mirrors folding out when approaching the car. Annoying if the keys are in your pocket and you are just walking past the car.
Have to say though, my wife absolutely loves this car and the times i have driven it, it has been enjoyable.
We have gone from £20/week in diesel to an expected £6/week in electric, plus no RFL. So we are saving money as well as doing even more for the planet.
Would I recommend a used Soul EV? Absolutely.