Video Summary
-This KIA is not called e-Niro anymore; instead, it's called Niro EV.- In 2019, it was called KIA Niro EV in Korea, but for Europe, it was called e-Niro.
- Now, the European version is also called Niro EV.
- The vehicle's range test was done after heating the garage and the battery.
- The battery is currently charging back to 100 percent.
- Inside the garage, it was 20 degrees Celsius, but it must be 25 degrees Celsius inside.
- The battery min temperature is 23 degrees Celsius, and the max is 31 degrees Celsius.
- The GPS speed is 90 km/h, but the cruise control is set at 95.
- With 99% battery remaining, the vehicle has a 404km range.
- Consumption is remarkably low, around 151 Wh/km.
- The drive is mostly without HVAC to save energy and is driving slower to account for less initial elevation gain.
- The interior resembles the EV6.
- The sound system is just average, and some of its frequencies tend to be too crisp.
- At 71%, the charger is only working at 44 kW.
- The vehicle has been weighing less than previous years, 1820 compared to 1860.
- On a high-speed test, the consumption is 24.6 kWh per 100 km.
- The soundproofing is not particularly good, with the highway driving becoming overly noticeable.
- The car can do active+ trim, but it's only about middle trim level.
- There is a vehicle-to-load 16 amp, but it was not usable during DC fast charging.
- The reviewer ends the test when it reaches less than 1% battery.
- This version shows limited fast-charging capabilities.
