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Best EV for the Money
Curtman60, 07/02/2019
updated 01/09/2020
2019 Kia Niro EV EX Premium 4dr SUV (electric DD)
27 of 27 people found this review helpful
Excellent range and loaded with safety features. I am getting 348 miles of range in the warm weather and just about 295 in the winter. Kia has really nailed it with the user interface and UVO system as it is very user friendly. There are only two things this car really needs and one is all wheel drive and the other is memory seat settings for the drivers seat. I have the EX Premium model and it has the LED lights with Auto bright lights that are awesome. It also has stop and go cruise control that will steer for me when it can read the lines in the road.
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Great car with excellent features
Jay in Texas, 10/31/2019
2019 Kia Niro EV EX Premium 4dr SUV (electric DD)
26 of 26 people found this review helpful
I really like driving this car with it's excellent acceleration and features. My favorite feature is the adaptive cruise control. Set the maximum speed you want and it tracks the car ahead if it is traveling at a lower speed. Another great feature that isn't often mentioned is the Auto Hold. Bring the car to a stop at a light and it stays in place without holding the brake pedal. Just touch the accelerator to go when the traffic starts moving. The regenerative braking is adjustable but there is an Auto Regen setting that works great to slow the car when the traffic ahead slows. On the Premium model, the cooled seats are another feature we have really enjoyed during the summer months. I also like the option of the real time tire pressure display. With normal driving, charging has only been needed about once a week on a Level 2 charger. While the car is not self driving, it comes very close on roads with well marked lanes. It takes care of all the normal driving and you just need to take over for any unusual circumstances. It would be nice to have an automated tailgate but it is easy to operate the manual gate with one hand. Overall, the Niro EV is a car that does a lot for the driver and quickly spoils you with the advantages of electric driving.
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Great EV solution for the real world
olliedawg, 06/25/2019
2019 Kia Niro EV EX Premium 4dr SUV (electric DD)
24 of 24 people found this review helpful
We drove the Nissan Leaf Plus (dubbed "fuddy-duddy" with a chintzy interior by the spouse, although we liked the size and driving dynamics), the Chevy Bolt Premier (fun to drive, but the styrofoam dashboard and the ass-killing seats...what was GM thinking), the i3 (fun and completely impractical and overpriced)...you get the picture. The Kia Niro EV in the EX Premium trim hits all the right notes: comfortable seats, logical layout, tons of safety features, excellent range for everyday driving (ignore the MPG on this review -- n/a to this car), reasonable storage space, and look at that warranty. Don't buy any EV, just lease it. We're extremely pleased with our choice.
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Astonishingly cheap if you buy at the right time
Drake, 11/16/2020
2020 Kia Niro EV EX 4dr SUV (electric DD)
24 of 24 people found this review helpful
After incentives and hard negotiating (following several hours of research, incl calling dealers in 3 states), I leased a 2020 EX for $700 down and $148.30/month. This is after the $5,000 EV incentive from NJ (Plus NJ has no sales tax on EVs, which is normally part of the down payment) and lease-end incentives from Kia. Unlike Tesla, the $7,500 federal tax incentive is still baked into the lease for Kia. You have to be nuts not to go EV in NJ with all the incentives, and this and the Kona (not quite as practical as the Niro) are the only real choices for value, performance and style.
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A solid "B"!
Allboutenergy , 07/27/2021
2020 Kia Niro EV EX Premium 4dr SUV (electric DD)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
I finally got my long sought EV in February; the culmination of a very long love story going back to the late 80s. Pros: All the normal things associated with an electric car. Kia does a good job of packing a lot of features into their standard packages that would be extras in other cars. Kia dealers will also deal aggressively on occasion resulting in exceptional deals. I chose Niro as it’s interior space was slightly larger than the alternatives at the time, like Bolt and Leaf+, and was easier to get in and out of for this aging frame. Most EVs today have aggressive and useful adjustable regenerative braking and my Niro is no exception. In fact, I think the most transformative feature of electric driving is not the quiet, excellent acceleration, nor the efficiency (4.2 mi/kwh). It’s the one-pedal driving! So effortless, particularly while negotiating hilly / curvy terrain. And I never thought I’d ever use Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keeping. But they sure come in handy in rush-hour, stop and go traffic. I drove 65 miles through the city during rush hour sans brakes, accelerator and steering! I no longer dread rush-hour. I say to my car, “Lester, take me where I’m going and tell me when you’re done”. Cons: Noisy! Yes, the road noise renders the high quality tunes useless. And any tire noise gets transmitted up to the “B” pillar right next to my ear. I’ve also bought some driving gloves as the steering wheel, though “leather” wrapped, is too slippery. I’m also none too happy that the switch, available on European models, that disables the VESS (faux-engine sound and LOUD back-up beeper) is not available on US models. The most egregious though, the charging algorithm for the “Aux” 12 V battery is undependable. I would have thought that a no brainer. I tried to use the car one morning, and in spite of a 60 mile trip the previous day, the 12 V battery was dead dead. Used my 1989 Astro to go to my doctor appointment…. It got towed to the dealer only to be told “nothing was wrong with the car”. Apparently after being jumped by the tow truck operator it still had enough umph to start for coming off the tow truck and into the service bay. Checking Bing/Google, YouTube, I see where this is unnervingly common! Apparently the 12V charge algorithm doesn’t work very well. If this were an ICE I’d just replace the alternator. So, one additional $68 cost of the car is now the jump-start gizmo I had to buy from Costco (Michelin “Power Bank”) so my new Kia would be as dependable as my 32 year old Chevy. In summation: I love this thing! But can’t wait for the lease to be up in three years to see what non-Tesla (can't drive a car with an i-pad) alternatives are available by then (Ioniq-7, ID-4/6, Ariya, Mach-E?). Exciting stuff
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Great Decision
Matthew Sonstein, 05/07/2021
2020 Kia Niro EV EX Premium 4dr SUV (electric DD)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
14,000 and 14 months later, I still love this purchase. The car has been flawless in operation and a blast to drive when I want to be frisky. The estimated mileage has been continuously spot on. I’ve averaged around 285 per full charge and on long distance highway trips about 250 (10-15miles less with a/c on). Seating five in a pinch, carrying lumber or dogs, Stashing goods in the hidden compartments, this car got me out of my diesel and gas cars and I’m not looking back.
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The electric car I've been waiting for!
Pat in SFBay, 11/20/2019
2019 Kia Niro EV EX 4dr SUV (electric DD)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
I love, love, love this car! I'd been waiting three years for a car manufacturer to produce a reasonably affordable, "normal looking" SUV-style electric car. This is it! We leased the Kia Niro EV standard version a month ago and are completely happy with it. This car is comfortable, fast and quiet. The car handles great and has amazing power, flying along seemingly effortlessly. There are a lot of hills in my neighborhood and the car glides up them no sweat, like it's not even an incline. The instrument panel and computer screen are pretty intuitive, even for oldsters like my husband and me. It seems to go forever on a charge. We are retired and mainly drive short trips around the East Bay (northern Calif). We drove it for 2 1/2 weeks without charging it. It has all the modern safety features, which is appreciated. The only drawback to owning this electric car is that there seems to be an insufficient number of reliably-functioning, fast-charging stations between Oakland and Seattle, which is a drive we would like to make. But that's not Kia's fault. Chargepoint and EVGo, please step up!
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Superb safety and tech featured EV away from Tesla
Paulk, 09/30/2019
2019 Kia Niro EV EX Premium 4dr SUV (electric DD)
22 of 23 people found this review helpful
This is fun to drive, flies off the line with plenty of wheel spins if you wanted to. But I felt that ECO mode driving was sufficient for me to use on daily commute. Its' 239 mile range is superb in these days in age for it's base trim, EX model starting at $ 38k here in the US and with the supplies becoming more available, we should expect some incentives to go along in the near future. This EV is very powerful off the line, therefore making it really fun to drive when maneuvering in and out of traffic. But I felt it has too much power for the size and weight of the car that I couldn't get a good launch off the line without having to spin the wheel and losing the control of the car altogether. This car is all about the tech! All the safety features you need are standard, which includes blind side monitor, lane keep assist, frontal collision avoidance and adoptive cruise control. It also has so many little cool and useful gadgets that you'll find it interesting finding out all these one by one as you drive. I opted for EX Premium trim as lease cost was only about $ 10 more per month and it include moon roof and leather seats among few other options added. All in all, it's affordable 200+ mile EV compared to other similary equipped and ranged EVs out there right now. And I trust that Kia will deliver what they promised in quality and battery life. We'll wait and see.
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Really solid car
Rich, 11/15/2020
2020 Kia Niro EV EX Premium 4dr SUV (electric DD)
27 of 29 people found this review helpful
Decently priced (for an EV), decent range, decent comfort. It's basically just a really, really decent car, but it costs around £8 to 'fill the tank' and if you source your charges from renewables it's a really good eco-choice. It's enjoyable to drive (my wife shoves it in 'eco' and it feels like a slowish car - I shift it into 'sport' and it moves nicely). Practicality is decent, entertainment system is decent. I've done lengthy 700 miles trips and it handles it decently. Looks decent. I guess you get the picture - a decent car; but it's the first EV I've experienced that fills that niche. Teslas are cool and can sort of drive themselves, but also are built by people with serious sleep deprivation and you'd better not care too much about paint finish or panel gap. Jag/Audi EV's are great but you better be wealthy to buy one. Peugeot/Citroen et. al. might have EV's but I've never owned a car from them that didn't start shedding trim and mysteriously break 6 months out of warranty. The Niro a decent car, that will please the whole family, it's affordable enough for the class, so far it seems incredibly reliable, the build quality is good, the technology feels solid, it's nice looking and it's one of the few cars my wife hasn't complained about and that's a rarity.
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Overall wonderful / remarkably stupid electronics
Harstine Steve, 04/15/2021
2020 Kia Niro EV EX 4dr SUV (electric DD)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful
Wonderful, peppy driving experience; good driving range; practical body design. But this rig has some big and completely unnecessary flaws. The first you will experience is that when in reverse the car issues a VERY LOUD beep like a Home Depot forklift. It will turn all eyes your way and wake up your neighborhood. Really? There are three more serious flaws that have to do with battery management -- the lifeblood of an EV: 1) there is practically no information provided in the Niro User's Guide on the proper care and feeding of EV batteries. It's up to the owner to search the Web, hoping that Tesla batteries and Kia batteries should be treated the same; 2) the display that gives estimated mileage constantly re-calibrates itself based upon your recent drives, which means the driver can NEVER LEARN TO TRUST what the gauge is telling him. Tesla doesn't try to be so stupidly smart. Instead they offer you 3 estimates - based upon past 15 minutes of driving style, past hour, past day (or something like that), giving you a much better sense of your expected range for your current trip. 3) EV batteries should not be charged to 100% unless you are planning to start your drive right away, which makes it important to be able to set the time of charging completion to match your intended departure time for a long trip. But the Niro EV delayed charging system is USELESS. The algorithm it uses starts the charging at the start of the next cheap electric rate period, regardless of the intended departure. Really?
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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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2020 Niro EX EV is a fun to drive, affordable car
Eric, 09/20/2020
2020 Kia Niro EV EX 4dr SUV (electric DD)
22 of 26 people found this review helpful
This is the car to strongly consider if you are looking to get away from burning fossil fuels. It rides comfortably and quiet without too much body roll or road noise. Mileage anxiety should be put to bay as this car will easily achieve up to 270 miles on a full charge.
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My Second Niro
My Niro EV, 03/03/2021
2020 Kia Niro EV EX 4dr SUV (electric DD)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
Lots of pep and 250 mi range if you drive reasonably. Don't need sport mode for more pep and eco mode sucks. Doesn't have full dual zone climate control and voice recognition that were on my 2018 Niro hybrid. VESS warning sounds are loud and annoying.
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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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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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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Kia eNoro range far longer than EPA rating
Jeff Smith, 12/25/2021
2021 Kia Niro EV EX 4dr SUV (electric DD)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Love my Kia eNiro more and more as I've driven it. Power and agility are better than other SUVs Ive driven and owned in that size. Range has much further than the 239 mile EPA range, which puzzled me. Then Edmunds published a real world range test (Feb. 9, 2021) showing eNiro with 289 miles of range which matched what i was seeing. Haven't had to pay for gas or wait in gas line in over a year, no Jiffy Lube bills either. Half my electric I've found for free around town at the Mall and grocery stores. Best car I have owned and I've owned many in my 50+ years!
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“I Pass Gas”
Ace Devlin, 09/04/2022
updated 10/16/2024
2021 Kia Niro EV EX Premium 4dr SUV (electric DD)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
It’s been one year and 10,000 miles on my 2021 Niro premium EV, and I do really love this car. First off economy, I drive mostly short trips under 100 miles, and average about 4.4 miles per kw or 290 miles per full charge. Highway speeds of 75-80 drops to 3.5, same for winter months. Overall save about $160:a month on gas! Acceleration is impressive in sport mode, lAlmost Like my wife’s Tesla dual motors and very acceptable in Eco mode. Handling is competent, comfortable seats and ride. I prefer the in dash display screen over the iPads type, most features easy to use, and monitoring of speed, recharging, and miles/kw display reminds of economy driving. Agree too many icons on screen when swiping, but a minor nuisance. Lastly, being a frequent golfer, I love the storage tray under the fold down rear section, It literally holds all my golfing gear, oleaving the floor free of loose items. Sporty looking too! I see it’s rated #2 behind only Tesla 3, about 25 grand less! Also , install a charger if you can, check rebates, PA gives $1000 or more, income dependent. Lastly, plenty of charging stations, and shows closest e while driving. It’s 2years and now 22,000 miles and after re reading my review I have to say ‘dittio’ I truly agree with all my original comments today. Actual miles per kw is up to 4.6, and if it’s driven easy have hit 5.0, so averaging about 300 miles range, that’s over many new EVs. I use the paddle controls for breaking often, adds to feel of driving. Breaks are about 12% used after 22k so no break replacement in sight for a long time. Lastly in house charger is best, but for my driving I use the 110 line, and have a Tesla charger installed for my wife’s T 3. Kia has been terrific! Now 26,000 and all of above applies. Miles per kw remains in the 4.5 + driving in eco majority of time
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Loaded with fun without breaking bank
Axel, 07/10/2021
2020 Kia Niro EV EX 4dr SUV (electric DD)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Great price for what you get. It's fast! Also, has plenty of cargo space. Safety features are best, and comes standard. I like the auto adjustable driver's seats, heated seats and wheel, apple/android play.. all standard. You get a lot for your money, with one of the top warranties out there.
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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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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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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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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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Niro Rocks
Happy with my purchase, 01/12/2021
2020 Kia Niro EV EX Premium 4dr SUV (electric DD)
4 of 11 people found this review helpful
This car was everything I expected - The only thing I have a negative about is the quick depletion of the 26 mile battery usage. I suppose that is my fault as I drive it more than I expected :)
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Great Mileage - UPDATED
Arthur L, 04/16/2021
updated 10/20/2021
2019 Kia Niro EV EX 4dr SUV (electric DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Update after 21 months with the car: Still love it. The fact that it's electric; I have only taken it in for 2 scheduled services at the dealer. 1st one cost $75 - tire rotation and cabin air filter change. The 2nd was $35 - tire rotation. I changed my own cabin air filter this time (easy, see youtube). Well, it did cost $15 to buy it. Still HATE the black interior and the driver's seat is showing wear in the material. That's disappointing. Mileage is the same as stated below. Still, I can recommend the car. Original post; I have the 2019. $40,000 out-the-door. I don't know if it's because I live in Southern California, (don't need the heater very often) and I'm a fairly conservative driver, but the range which is stated at 239 miles, is lower than my actual. In winter, I get about 270 when fully charged. In warmer months and summer, I get over 300, to a max of about 315 miles. I HATE the black interior as it shows every spec of dirt which is tracked into the car. There were no other options for interior color. Other than that, I love the car and recommend it.
Best EV , compared my 2 previous nissan leafs
Hector , 07/26/2021
2019 Kia Niro EV EX Premium 4dr SUV (electric DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Technology 5 years ahead of the rest. I can still carry my spare tire donut thats a + . Range 338 miles in Florida. Cargo plenty and a very confortable ride I’m happy with my purchase. Ex primium
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Great Value Electric Car
The Airman 15122, 02/16/2022
2019 Kia Niro EV EX Premium 4dr SUV (electric DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have owned this car for 2.5 years. It has been very reliable and fun to drive.
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A flawless Utility EV
Kilted Tailor, 08/23/2024
2019 Kia Niro EV EX 4dr SUV (electric DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Readers; I real human review of the 2019 Kia Niro BEV, for a change! This writer bought this EV to replaced the good but flawed IONIQ 03 EV. A better choice may be hard to find. 2019 was the first year for this EV- and it won awards And continues to so do to the present. And with good reasons. First, its a fine size, it has decent range, REAL controls, the seats are good, the visibility at all points of the compass are excceptional. The storage is hard to fault for its size. He has taken home 08 ft long lumber and a load of roof shingles in it! It has the rear wiper, a huge plus. The seats are adequate, but NOT like the seats of a 1970 Caddy. The seating position is somewhat high, giving a good view out the front. The EV is a true wonder to drive and to know where the AP Hill you are on the road, or a parking lot; no guessing or cameras needed. The charge door on the front is the best place, this from use. It is the best place when you pull into a garage or a charging stall. Right there, and easy to get the plug into it to 'feed' the EV. This writer is averaging 05.1MpKw in the city and 04.02 on the highway [all factors entered into the equation]. Its basic in its looks, which is fine. The raging anti-EV nutjobs will not see you as a target. And the car thieves will pass you by to steal the Tesla Model X parked next to you. Now the negatives. This writer got the 'peasant level trim' with the "Funeral Directors Edition" black on black with more shiny black interior. A bad choice, you almost need a flashlight to find the start button at noon. Some bright, aftermarket items are a good investment. The EV came with no front trunk [frunk]. So an internet search yielded an aftermarket unit, which I bought. It holds the portable EVSE I always carry with me. The "Ipad" center screen is tiny, to the point of absurd. Thankfully, I do use it for much of anything. The EV is, to be blunt, "tech -phobic'. There is none of the 'tech fluff' of other EVs. No adjustable ride height{sounds great, till you have to fix it when it breaks!] no games, no dog/cat/hamster mode, no condom dispenser, no air freshener device and more. Just basic EV transportation for the buyer who DOES WANT to have an EV that is more complex that the cockpit of the Space Shuttle. So, Reader, when you buy a New or Used model, get the top speck version. It will be worth the money spent. You will get heated seats & wheel, great energy saver for Northern winter drivers. Also, if in the snow belt, get the "Preserve Package ' which gives you the heat pump and battery preconditioning. And unless you are a die hard Goth Enthusiasts get the lighter interior. EVERY time this writer gets in his EV, the OLD song by the "Doors" runs thru his mind--"I see a line of cars, and there all painted black, no colours any more, I wanted it all turned black--!" Now Reader, enough of words, go test drive one, see if it suits thee, then BUY ONE!
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Super car, smarter than I am.
Bob Boise , 10/25/2024
2020 Kia Niro EV EX 4dr SUV (electric DD)
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Generally we average about 4mi/kwh = 2.8 cents per mile where we live. Very comfortable. Fun to drive. BUT if you want to be very comfortable in the winter or very hot summer, you will not get 3 mi/kwh. And your 100% range is closer to 200 miles. It seems that recharging to only 80% is recommended. With rebates our Level II charger cost about $500 installed by an electrician. Ugly truth. Tires wear out much faster because of weight and xtra torque. Figure 30-35K...and about $600-800+ to replace. Some tires give you better EV range and some last longer-- greater cost per mile. Since about 15%+ of tire cost is installation, it would seem that a longer lasting tire that gives you about 10% less EV range would be the best.
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Love this car
Clemens55 , 03/12/2021
2020 Kia Niro EV EX Premium 4dr SUV (electric DD)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Great first experience with an EV.
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Good clean fun!
Sucar, 06/06/2021
2020 Kia Niro EV EX Premium 4dr SUV (electric DD)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Love it!
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Samsocal, 06/02/2020
2019 Kia Niro EV EX 4dr SUV (electric DD)
2 of 9 people found this review helpful
The car was decent. Nice range and warranty. Roomy interior. Bigger trunk than Kona. Smaller trunk than Leaf. Nice selection of paint colors. We didn’t care for the car noise and we needed more trunk space so we selected the Leaf. The tax and dealer incentives made the Leaf an easy winner.
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