Video Summary
Key points and findings from the KIA Niro EV review:- KIA Niro EV is practical, surprisingly roomy, and a bit of a forgotten gem.
- Has a 65 kWh battery with an on-paper range of 270 miles, though 230 miles is more realistic.
- Fast charging speed is not great, it can fast charge at 77 kW and will take about 45 minutes to charge from 10 to 80 percent.
- Design language is called "opposites united," and all Niro EVs get LED headlights.
- Has a 20L frunk for charging cables.
- EV has the biggest boot, at 475 liters. The petrol hybrid version has a smaller trunk, the plug-in hybrid even smaller. The EV has a large space under the boot floor for charging cables to hide valuables.
- The interior feels outdated, gray, and dowdy, there is no funky cloth.
- Not a big digital dash in the entry-level two models.
- Touchscreen doesn’t have wireless CarPlay.
- Plenty of features like cup holders, a wireless charger, heated steering wheel, and heated seats. Top-end models will recline seats, have a heads-up display, and Harmon Kardon sound system.
- Has small door bins.
- Rear seating is roomy, even for a 6'3" person, and rear seats also recline and have USB-C ports.
- Child locks come on when the car thinks a car or cyclist is coming.
-The rear window visibility isn't that good.
-Suspension isn't sporty and quick, and is a bit noisy at speed.
- 0-60 time is 7.8 seconds with 200 hp.
- The car is efficient; its very easy to get nearly four miles per kWh out of the car.
-It doesn't do anything special or exciting to drive, it isn't annoying to drive.
