2021 Kia Niro EV Review

Name: 2021 Kia Niro EV Review
Brand: Kia

Price Range: $17,900 - $23,500

Kia Niro EV EX Premium 4dr SUV Exterior Shown

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The 2021 Kia Niro EV is a feature-packed hatchback with 239 miles of range and an eager-to-please personality. Quick acceleration and stable handling also make the Niro EV more fun to drive than its eco-friendly nature might suggest. Other highlights include a spacious and well-thought-out interior and plenty of standard features.

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2021 Kia Niro EV Review

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What's new

EX trim gets wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Remote start feature allows for heating or cooling of the cabin
Expanded availability of advanced driver assist features
Part of the first Niro generation introduced for 2017

2021 Kia Niro EV Insights

Trim:

Niro EV EX

Estimated Range Based on Age

edmunds TESTED

264 miles^{The range for a used 2021 Kia Niro EV is estimated to be 264 miles because electric cars typically experience 1-2% of range loss per year, with slightly faster degradation over the first 50,000 miles as the car settles into its long term state, according to Recurrent's study of 15,000 EVs.}

EV batteries lose 1-2% of range per year. Est. range for this car is 264 miles.^{Electric cars typically experience 1-2% of range loss per year with slightly faster degradation over the first 50,000 miles as the car settles into its long term state, according to Recurrent's study of 15,000 EVs.}

Estimated range map^{This map is a visual representation of the possible one-way and round-trips by this vehicle (on a full charge) from the geometric center of Ashburn, Virginia. The depicted ranges are based on the estimated new vehicle range value provided by the EPA, rounded down to miles for one-way and miles for round-trip. Actual range will vary depending on the condition of this vehicle’s battery pack, how you drive, driving conditions and other factors.Map display generated using: © openrouteservice.org by HeiGIT | Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors | Leaflet} from

Charging

SAE Combo^{Standard port for most electric models. Supports Level 1, Level 2, and DC Fast charging.}

Plug Type

9.5 hrs

240V Home Charging^{Estimated total charging time when using a 240V outlet. This is either a 3-prong or 4-prong outlet used for appliances, for example a clothes dryer.}

EV batteries should be kept at 30-80% charged to extend battery life.

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EV Battery Warranty

10 yrs or 100,000 miles^{The federal government requires that EV batteries be warrantied for a minimum of eight years or 100,000 miles. The EV battery warranty includes replacement if your battery capacity drops below a certain percentage of the original capacity.}

According to GeoTab’s data, if the observed degradation rates are maintained, the vast majority of batteries will outlast the usable life of the vehicle.

Estimated battery warranty remaining is 6 years or 44,000 miles for this car.^{Warranty remaining value is based on the vehicle year, and on driving 14,000 miles per year. Confirm exact warranty coverage for each vehicle with the dealers and the manufacturer before purchasing.}

EV Tax Credits & Rebates

$4,225

Available Rebates. Restrictions apply.

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Cost to Drive

$53/mo

Niro EV

$158/mo

SUV Avg.

Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia

Am I Ready for an EV?

EV ownership works best if you can charge at home (240V outlet) ^{This typically means a 240V home installation, or other places your car is parked for several hours each day. Don't expect a regular household outlet (120V) to suffice.}
Adding a home charging system is estimated to cost $1,616 in
^{This is an estimate for your area. Using your address and the answers you provide, Treehouse can provide a more accurate price.}
Edmunds is partnering with Treehouse, an independent provider of home EV installation services. Learn more ^{Edmunds customers receive a 10% installation discount and 4% smart charger discount. Discount excludes permit, hosted inspection, and load management devices. Valid for 30 days.}

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Kia Niro EV Reviews

Owner Reviews

4.7

34 reviews

5(76%)

4(18%)

3(6%)

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Most Helpful Owner Reviews

Best EV for the Money

Curtman60, 07/02/2019

2019 Kia Niro EV EX Premium 4dr SUV (electric DD)

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 …

Great car with excellent features

Jay in Texas, 10/31/2019

2019 Kia Niro EV EX Premium 4dr SUV (electric DD)

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. …

Astonishingly cheap if you buy at the right time

Drake, 11/16/2020

2020 Kia Niro EV EX 4dr SUV (electric DD)

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 …

Great EV solution for the real world

olliedawg, 06/25/2019

2019 Kia Niro EV EX Premium 4dr SUV (electric DD)

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 …

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2021 Kia Niro EV, so we've included reviews for other years of the Niro EV since its last redesign.

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2021 Niro EV Highlights

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$39,090
EV Tax Credits & Rebates	$4,225 Based on income
Engine Type	Electric
EPA Electric Range	239 miles
Cost to Drive	$53/month
Total Charging Time (240V)	9.5 hours
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	18.5 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	5 years / 60,000 miles
EV Battery Warranty	10 years / 100,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Niro EV models:

Blind-Spot Detection: Alerts you with visual and audio warnings when a vehicle in the adjacent lane is in your blind spot.
Smart Cruise Control: Maintains a set speed and distance behind the car ahead and will bring the car to a stop briefly before relinquishing control.
Lane Follow Assist: Makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane

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2021 Kia Niro EV Review

Price & Payment

2021 Kia Niro EV Review

What's new

2021 Kia Niro EV Insights

Estimated Range Based on Age

Charging

EV Battery Warranty

EV Tax Credits & Rebates

Cost to Drive

Am I Ready for an EV?

Kia Niro EV Reviews

Owner Reviews

Most Helpful Owner Reviews

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Astonishingly cheap if you buy at the right time

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