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Used 2022 Kia Niro EV Consumer Reviews

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1 out of 5 stars

Failed at 1100 miles

Mary Scheuer, 07/06/2022
updated 01/08/2024
2022 Kia Niro EV EX 4dr SUV (electric DD)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful

UPDATE. Kia took care of the car (and me). Replaced the motor and it has been awesome ever since. I really liked the car until it shut off while i was doing 70 mph on a very busy freeway. Dealership has not been able to get it started or determine what happened

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SOMEBODY HELP ME WITH THIS CAR THAT DOESNT WORK .

PHENOMENAL , 06/30/2022
2022 Kia Niro EV EX 4dr SUV (electric DD)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful

This 2022 Kia Niro EV has not been working well since the first day. I reported it to the dealership since the first day and they just ignore me. The car and the dealership are no good. Here’s the list: 1. Wireless charger and usb connectors working intermittently. (1st day) 2. The warning light says “The rear right brake light not working” (1st week) Lights up intermittently. 3. The passenger seatbelt like flashes and beeps for about ten minutes when there are no passengers in the car and nothing on the seat. Intermittently . 4. The warning light - put car in back in park when I put in reverse. Intermittently. 5. The charge drops like 50-60 miles after I charge it completely and start the car. (Without using any electricity in the car. ) 6. This car actually gives me about 115 miles per full charge of 238 miles. 7. The electric system is not good at all. I had to tow the car several times since I bought the car and the dealership refuses to take responsibility of what’s wrong with the car instead they give me brochures on the car as if I were brain dead. I’m insulted by far. It’s cruel and on purpose to try to convince me that it’s all in my head. I have pictures and video and proof of this car that doesn’t work as a car should. I charge this car everyday and it’s caused a lot of different hardships in my life. I’ve been trying to get help every where and I’m not being heard. I’ve never been so ignored in my life with this car and it’s ailments that are causing me physical and emotional stress and ailment’s. It’s damaged and it’s continuing to cause me damage. 8. The sounds of nature button on the screen disappeared after I took it to the service department last week. Lol. It keeps getting worst. 9. My phone was not connected to the car correctly and the dealership won’t fix that either so I’m unable to use the remote access to my car. 10. The unlock button for the passenger doors on the key fob works intermittently . 11. The unlock button for the trunk doesn’t work at all and I needed the automatic open up because I’m injured . SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM. THATS OBVIOUS. AN HONEST KNOWLEDGEABLE ELECTRIC MECHANIC WILL VERIFY THIS AND KNOW HOW TO CHECK IT PROPERLY. Ps: The dealership did find the issues the first time I brought it in and told me they just reset the system and that’s why I’m continuing to have the same issues and more.

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4 out of 5 stars

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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4 out of 5 stars

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.

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5 out of 5 stars

Well-made, good-looking electric car

Tony, 04/12/2022
2022 Kia Niro EV EX Premium 4dr SUV (electric DD)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

The Kia Niro EV is a smooth-running, well-designed compact SUV. Peppy and smart. Handles well. Shows 240-250 mile range on a full charge. Previous car was a 20-yr old Honda Accord, which I loved driving. This electric car is fun to drive, and part of the pleasure is zero emissions. It's also great to have all the smart features as compared to the old car. One month in, and I'm very pleased with the car. Not negatives, but some of the trade-offs include smaller cabin and storage space as compared to the Accord, which will be a limitation only the relatively few times I'm loading up a car for a trip, etc. Also, I'm not entirely confident with having a sealant to fix a flat tire instead of a spare, so I've purchased a spare-tire kit. I'm very happy with the car and optimistic that it will be as reliable as my Hondas.

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