Used 2021 Kia Niro EV Consumer Reviews
Used Niro EV for sale
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2021 Niro EV, so we've included reviews for other years of the Niro EV since its last redesign.
A remarkable EV value
rskin1949, 03/13/2022
updated 09/14/2022
2019 Kia Niro EV EX Premium 4dr SUV (electric DD)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The KIA Niro EV EX Premium surpassed all expectations for an affordable electric car with every possible accessory and safety and driving technological enhancement at just under $47,000. After nearly two years, the car has been perfectly reliable and thus matched Kia’s record for the brand as a well-designed and -built vehicle with the quiet and speed of an electric car. A bit plain to look at, the car is comfortable to drive. I could not be more satisfied.
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Good but with limitations
Paul the Bugologist, 05/22/2023
2019 Kia Niro EV EX 4dr SUV (electric DD)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The Niro is great for around town, especially if you have your own charger. It's pretty good even for day trips up to 100 miles or so. But there are a few negatives. Because the car is so light, the ride is very busy on the highway; you will notice bumps and irregularities far more than in a typical car. Also due to the light weight, it easily loses traction on unpaved roads, especially on slopes. Under some conditions, a potentially hazardous glitch occurs in cruise control: when you set a speed, then slow down due to traffic, and resume speed, the system will accelerate well beyond the set point. Several times I have had the car speed up to over 80 mph when the set speed was 72 or 73. As with most non-Tesla EVs, it's a pain finding chargers on longer trips. If you are heading to a town you're not familiar with, always be prepared to get stuck, even if the apps show plenty of chargers. The chargers may all be busy and they fail at a much higher rate than most equipment. Also, there's no spare tire, not even a donut, and AAA can't help except to tow you to a tire shop. There are plenty of places, even in CA, where the nearest shop is over 50 miles away. You could buy an extra wheel and tire, but it would take up most of the cargo space. One last little annoyance: the digital selection "buttons" for the radio are very, very touchy. To change stations safely you need to stop the car -- a minor delay on the two-lane, but a hassle on the 405.
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Perfect in many ways.
KiaEV, 01/27/2021
2019 Kia Niro EV EX Premium 4dr SUV (electric DD)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've had my Nero EV for a little over a year and in 23K miles not a single problem. The lane assist is pretty good but it's not a self drive car... You can fit 10ft long items in it with the seats down so it meets most needs. I wish it would come to a complete stop in full regen mode without having to pull the flappy paddle, that would give it true one pedal driving. I got the premium package and it's worth it. If you sit in the EX first then sit in the Premium the seat comfort is night and day. It was a lot of money for a Kia but its been a great car. I'll keep it a while for sure.
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Nitro EV 2021
John Devlin, 12/05/2021
updated 12/12/2024
2021 Kia Niro EV EX Premium 4dr SUV (electric DD)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Extremely pleased, would be a 4.5 star if I could have entered it. New Aug 31st, excellent deal with existing VW Jetta 2019 LEASED used as trade in, over $10,000 less with Fed $7500rebate and $3300 dealer incentives. Note VW would not allow Kia dealer the $14,200 payoff for me, instead charge$16,700, Jim Sipala accepted the extra bucks. Got a check from VW for $2700 2 weeks later, he’ll of a deal. Swapped my 23k VW for a 46k EV for $65 more a month, save $75 a month on gas based on 1k miles mthly. EVs Yes! The Kia Niro after 2500 miles provides just about everything the mfg claims it does. The acceleration is so smooth and instant, it’s fun to drive just normally let alone pushing it some. Handling quite acceptable, maneuvers great. Highway speeds 70 + feels safe and is quiet., did 90 feels same as 70. Premium model has everything in the way of safety features and luxury as well. Back up sound bings especially helpful n parking lots. Already avoided parking lot collision with auto brake feature. Lastly, mileage range is right on spec at 4 miles per kw, I managed up to 4.5 in summer, that’s 288 range, now in winter about 275 range. I drive reasonably, but not at posted, mostly round town. The regeneration braking is the reason, and you can control how much applies. Negatives? Mostly the display screen, lots of control features to deal with. I’m 78 so little slow on the tech side. Eating used to it. Put Juice charging station in our attached garage, costs $700 plus $550 install 220 line, less PA $750 and Peco $50 rebates, net cost $450 no brainer, and overnight charge a simple plug in. Wif gettinggTesla long range in Jan, with adapter plug, will charge both EVs. AND NOW WE WILL BOTH “PASS GAS”
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Great electric vehicle!!
Gary , 10/12/2021
2020 Kia Niro EV EX Premium 4dr SUV (electric DD)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
If you want an EV that doesn't look like an electric car, this is the car for you.
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