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Verdict
SUV électrique de 204 ch, 5 places et 315 litres de coffre selon L'argus. Les retours publiés sur ses pannes et sa batterie manquent dans notre dossier, et aucune note Euro NCAP n'a été lue pour cette génération : vérifiez l'état de la batterie et la garantie restante avant d'acheter.
- Reliability
- not rated
- Euro NCAP
- Rating not found
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: e-Soul 64 kWh 204.
e-Soul 64 kWh 204
✓ RecommendedElectric · Automatic · 204 hp · Crit'Air green
Moteur de 204 ch, couple de 395 Nm, transmission à rapport unique affichée « automatique » par L'argus (fiche e-Premium 2019).
Market prices
Price unknown: not enough online listings for a reliable estimate. Compare several listings before negotiating.
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Not enough listings collected yet in Germany, Belgium, Spain, Italy or the United Kingdom for this model.
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Import penalty (malus) in France
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- The malus is zero for a car more than fifteen years old or first registered before 1 January 2015.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
No fault publicly documented so far, so reliability is not rated. This is no guarantee: have the car checked all the more carefully before buying.
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Kia e-Soul”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Battery, range and charging
Battery warranty : Battery warranty not collected yet for this model: ask the seller or the manufacturer.
A 2019 Kia e-Soul (7 years old) keeps about 84% of its original capacity on average: an average loss of 2.3% a year measured on more than 22,700 EVs, higher with a lot of rapid charging. Only a battery test gives a car's real figure. Geotab (new tab)
Inspection checklist
Kia e-Soul III — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Demander un diagnostic d'état de santé de la batterie (SoH).
- Vérifier la garantie constructeur restante, notamment sur la batterie haute tension.
- Tester la recharge sur prise domestique et sur borne rapide.
- Contrôler le câble de recharge fourni et la prise de charge.
- Vérifier que les rappels constructeur ont été effectués avec le numéro de série.
Questions to ask the seller
- Quel est l'état de santé de la batterie, et avez-vous le rapport ?
- Quelle autonomie réelle obtenez-vous en hiver ?
- Le véhicule a-t-il été principalement rechargé en borne rapide ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
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Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Kia e-Soul III (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Quelle puissance et quelle boîte pour le Kia e-Soul ?
204 ch (150 kW) et 395 Nm, avec une transmission à rapport unique indiquée « automatique » par L'argus.
Quel est le coffre du Kia e-Soul ?
315 litres et 5 places selon la fiche L'argus.
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