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Take me to the mountain Kia!
Ski Dad, 07/04/2019
2019 Kia Niro EV EX Premium 4dr SUV (electric DD)
30 of 36 people found this review helpful
We needed an ev that's not a sedan (wife hates getting down in a car), fits two 6-ish feet tall adults, 2 children, and gear for a weekend that wasn't huge and could get us from the San Francisco East Bay (El Cerrito) to the Kirkwood ski resort with one short-ish stop at a DC charger along the way. We'd love AWD, but it's not in the cards, yet. (Come on Model Y!) Any car that could do that would excel at our daily grind driving around El Cerrito/Berkeley/Oakland. Admittedly we were hoping for a luxury car, but the Model X is ridiculously huge and has stupid doors, the Audi is huge, has poor range and pricey, and the Jag left us cold. We love this little Kia. Interior is fine, handling is pretty sharp for a daily driver, and 200HP without a cloud of fumes is amazing. We're used to babying PHEV's to keep the engine off. Full throttle is nice to have back! Sure enough the car DOES excel at the daily grind, having enough range that we only charge to 80% every third day. This weekend it was time to party. We took the Kia up the hill for the 4th holiday. We left home with a 100% battery and 82 miles later got to our prefered DC charger at Raley's in Galt, CA with the battery at 65%. AC set at 72F on an 80F day in a black car. No comfort or top speed was spared. Once we got the geometry right to avoid stretching the CCS cable on the EVGo too far we sucked up 47kW while we ate supermarket sushi, bought groceries and peed. Amazingly the car was still charging at 23kW at 95% full when we were done. From there we headed up the Sierra, climbing 8k feet over 90 miles. It's no sports car, but its limits on stock tires up CA88 were well beyond the comfort of my family. EV torque is addicting, and the car is smooth and quiet on the highway. We got to Kirkwood with 46% of the battery left and smiles all around. 6.5hrs on the free level 2 charger and we're ready for more! Per my back of the envelope analysis we could have done without the EVGo charge. 35% + 50% = 85%. Now I'm never going to head into the woods, up 8k feet, past cell service, and with 2 young kids with half a battery, but one could. If only the Kia had AWD it'd be our ski commuter as well.
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A Great Roomy EV
Aginzu, 05/07/2020
2019 Kia Niro EV EX Premium 4dr SUV (electric DD)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
We chose a 2019 Kia Niro EV to replace our 2017 Chevy Bolt EV whose lease was expiring. The Bolt was a great car but was missing two features that I really wanted: adaptive cruise control and built-in navigation. There were only a handful of options of vehicles that could be purchased at a sub $40K price that provided the range of over the 240 miles to which we had become accustomed with the Bolt. I rejected the Tesla Model 3 because of it "sports car" configuration and touch screen controls, leaving the Kia Niro and Hyundai Kona as the only options. We test drove both cars. The Kona was great and fun to drive but I found the rear seats almost unusable for anything longer than a 15 minute drive. Since we occasionally want to take two friends on up to 90 minute trips, rear seat comfort was an important factor. The Niro felt a bit heavier and more ponderous but offered very comfortable rear seating and larger trunk space. Furthermore we found a dealer that had a good selection of the previous year model at a substantially reduced price. The Niro reminds me very much of a slightly smaller version of our first EV, a 2014 Toyota Rav4 EV that I liked very much except for its limited 120 mile range and 3 mile per KWH efficiency. It's amazing how much EV cars have evolved over the last 5 years. We have only had the Niro for a short time but the more I drive it the more I like it. The handling and acceleration is surprisingly good given its larger size and weight. It is also surprisingly efficient, providing over 4 miles of range per KWH, matching the much smaller Bolt. The electronic features are easily accessible. I like having physical push buttons for frequently used functions and not having to hunt around on a touch screen. The adaptive cruise control and lane keeping work remarkably well. The only feature from the Bolt that I miss is the 360 degree camera view but I'm very happy to give that up for the adaptive cruise control. Overall it's a very comfortable, roomy, and versatile choice for anyone who wants a family car/small SUV option in an all electric vehicle.
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My all-time favorite car
Cal from California, 06/29/2020
updated 07/10/2023
2019 Kia Niro EV EX 4dr SUV (electric DD)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
It had long been my desire to have an electric car powered by the solar panels on my roof. However, I had refrained from buying one because of either limited range or very high prices. Finally, five months ago I bought what I have found to be the perfect car for me: a 2019 Kia Niro EV. Having driven 2300 miles, with almost half of that on a trip, I am very enthusiastic about the car. I especially like the impressive acceleration. Additionally, the secure handling gives the feel of a much larger car. The seating is comfortable and the fit and finish first rate. The base model, which I have, is exceptionally well equipped. An added plus is that the Kia, unlike some other EV brands, qualifies for the federal tax reduction of $7500. I can honestly say that I am enjoying this car more than any other I have had in my 80 years. UPDATE: I have now owned the car for almost eleven months, but because of Covid have only driven a total of 3400 miles. My impression continues to be absolutely positive; I have had no problems of any kind. I want to emphasize again the flawless fit and finish, the confidence-inspiring handling, and the comfortable seats. I am happy to recommend this fun-to-drive, environmentally-friendly car. UPDATE: I have now owned the Kia Niro EV for 23 months and have driven about 7,100 miles. I continue to like and enjoy the car for all the reasons listed above. As I drive past gas stations, with the price per gallon close to $5.00 in California, I feel relief that I don't have to stop at such places. I especially appreciate the impressive acceleration when I enter the freeway. This car is fun as well as practical. I'm glad I bought it! The fact that Consumer Reports now lists the Niro EV as one of the 10 most dependable cars, adds to my conviction that I chose wisely. UPDATE: I bought my 2019 Kia Niro EV as a new car almost three years ago. During that time I have driven 11,600 miles. Most of that was in the city, but there have also been trips of several hundred miles, including in the mountains. The car has continued to be in perfect condition, with no mechanical problems or squeaks or rattles. The fit-and-finish is flawless. Indeed, having had three excellent Japanese cars--a Subaru, a Toyota, and a Honda--this Kia EV appears just as good in build quality. The only time I have had it in a shop was when the tires were rotated. Additionally, the car's driving characteristics inspire confidence. In every way, I am pleased to have bought this fine all-electric car.
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Great crossover EV
S. Moon, 05/26/2020
2019 Kia Niro EV EX 4dr SUV (electric DD)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I've had this car for a year now and it is really great purchase. The charge is solid compared to what you see in the field and seems to be only 2nd to Tesla's long range, granted it Tesla's long range is more expensive. The drive is surprisingly great and putting it in sport mode is surprisingly nimble and has a really good unexpected kick. I have a level 2 charger installed at the house and not only do I save money, I save time since I don't have to stop at the gas station anymore. Using Android Car/Apple play is seamless and can be a bit slow at times, but it gets the job done. The truck space could be larger, but put the seats down and you can really fit a good amount in there. The app that you get receive is the weakest point, it's a subscription after a year and it does only basic functions and it is slow to respond. However, think most users won't even bother with the app, so I won't ding it one star for this. We were looking at this and the electric Kona, this car blew the Kona away in every aspect. I'm very excited to see what Kia will have to offer in the future, I'm a believer.
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Fantastic Car, Great Features, Feels Bigger
Chuck, 02/29/2020
updated 03/02/2021
2019 Kia Niro EV EX 4dr SUV (electric DD)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
After reading reviews online we test drove the Nissan Leaf and the interior felt terrible claustrophobic. We then drove the Kia Niro EV and were amazed at how much more comfortable it was. The Niro is well built, quiet, responsive and very comfortable. The Base version is well equipped and fun to drive. And it is so nice to just bypass gas stations. Update: Six months in and this is still the best car I have ever purchased. The only thing that has gone wrong is that the weather stripping on the driver door came loose...my fault for grabbing the top of the door to close it. 10 minutes at the local Kia dealer and I was back on the road. Mileage has held steady through the hot/humid summer. A couple of things I'd like them to change would be for the car to remember certain settings. When I start the car I turn the main cruise control switch on, turn the Auto Hold on, set the driving mode to Sport. It would be nice if those were stored in memory so I didn't have to set them every time I start the car. Minor things that I think they could handle with a software update. UPDATE: One year after purchasing the Niro EV and I still think this is the best car I have ever owned. I am part of a pilot program here in SC studying infrastructure needs and have agreed to only charge the car during off peak hours. It's so nice to have a built in timer so I plug it in and it waits until the specified time to charge. Now if we could only get Kia and Hyundai to sell and service their EV's in South Carolina, this car would be perfect.
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