Kia Niro EV pros and cons

Pros and Cons by myEVreview

• Consumption city (13-18 kWh / 100 km)
• The city handling and the very small turning circle (10,6 m)
• Lots of space in the rear
• Charging port in a good place - at the front
• Comfy car
• Excellent handling characteristics
• Large rear door opening angle
• Safety (5-star EuroNCAP safety rating, with Safety Pack)
• Flat floor in the rear
• Illuminated charging port
• Climate control with separate knobs
• Seats are comfortable
• Real world city range of around 400 km, highway 280 km
• Can tow up to 750 kg
• Good suspension on rough roads
• 475 litres trunk / boot space
• Regular service 2 years / 30.000 km
• Length only 4.4 m (suitable for the city)
• Good mobile app
• Nice looking car
• 11 kW AC charging
• VTD (vehicle to device) but only in Platinum version
• LED lights without matrix function
• Weight only 1740 kg
• Good build quality for price
• Frunk but only 20 litres

• DC charging only 80 kW - very long charging times on longer journeys (10-80% 45-60 minutes)
• Only halogen lights in basic trim
• The price of the car (due to the slow DC charging)
• Consider buying the KIA EV6, which is not much more expensive
• Front drive (rear drive is better in EVs)
• Heat pump only in higher trims

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