Fully electric · 2017–2019
How much it costs to charge the Kia Soul EV 30 kWh 111 CV
30.0 kWh battery. Charging from 20 to 80% puts 18.0 kWh into the battery: see what it costs at home, how long it takes and what you pay at a public charger.
Charging at home
Charging at home from 20 to 80%
On a 24-hour tariff, the time makes no difference: the same price at any hour. On a night rate, charge during the night hours (23h00 to 8h00; yours are on your bill). EV tariffs add an even cheaper window in the early hours.
| 24-hour (standard) €0.3300/kWh, typical 24-hour unit rate | 6.53 € |
| Night rate, night hours €0.1850/kWh, 23h00 to 8h00 | 3.66 € |
| Night rate, day hours €0.3450/kWh: avoid charging at these times | 6.83 € |
| Typical 24-hour rate €0.3300/kWh (there is no regulated tariff in Ireland) | 6.53 € |
Prices including 9% VAT, typical unit rates from Irish suppliers (with a new-customer discount), checked on 2026-10. Standing charge not included. Includes 10% charging losses.
How long it takes to charge from 20 to 80%
| Charger | Time |
|---|---|
| 3-pin plug (10 A, 2.3 kW) | 8 h 37 min |
| 16 A industrial socket or wallbox (3.7 kW) | 5 h 21 min |
| 7 kW home charger (32 A, 7.4 kW) (the car only accepts 6.6 kW) | 3 h |
| Fast charger, from 10 to 80% (up to 50 kW) | 42 min |
Approximate times, losses included. On a fast charger, average power of 60% of the car’s maximum.
Public charging
At a public charger, the price depends on the operator and on your payment method or membership. With an estimated median price (€0.55/kWh on standard chargers and €0.68/kWh on fast chargers), charging from 20 to 80% costs about 9.90 € on a standard charger and 12.24 € on a fast charger.
Open the mapFrequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge the Kia Soul EV 30 kWh 111 CV at home?
Charging from 20 to 80% (18.0 kWh into the battery) costs about 6.53 € on a 24-hour tariff and 3.66 € at the night rate, VAT and losses included.
When should I charge the Kia Soul EV?
On a 24-hour tariff, at any time: the price is the same. On a night rate, during the night hours (23h00 to 8h00), when a unit costs roughly 45% less than during the day. On an EV tariff, in its short early-morning window (for example 2am–4am on Electric Ireland Night Boost), which is cheaper still.
How long does it take to charge the Kia Soul EV at home?
From 20 to 80%, about 5 h 21 min on a 3.7 kW socket or wallbox and 3 h on a 7 kW home charger.
How long does it take on a fast charger?
From 10 to 80%, about 42 min on a charger that delivers the car’s maximum 50 kW. Allow about 12.24 € from 20 to 80% at a public charger.
Sources of the technical data: ev-database.org · www.km77.com · www.km77.com · www.km77.com