Video Summary
The Niro EV is Kia's top-selling EV, and their second most popular car after the Sportage. It's popular because it's eco-friendly. The headliner is made from recycled wallpaper. The paint used is a BTX paint which has no benzene, toluene, or xylene.The Kia Niro EV has a 64.8-kilowatt-hour battery giving 285 miles of range. Max charge is 72 kilowatts, which can be increased with a 100-kilowatt fast charge to get 10 to 80% in 45 minutes.
Charging at home with a 7.4-kilowatt wall box takes 9 hours 25 minutes for a full charge.
Digital Key allows the car to open with a phone or watch. It has 475 liters of boot space, plus a 20-liter front trunk with storage netting.
Performance stats include 201 brake horsepower, 255 Newton meters of torque, and 0-62 miles per hour in 7.8 seconds. Sport Mode enhances accelerator responsiveness.
Standard tech includes smart cruise control, lane follow assist, reverse parking camera with multiple view options and reversing sensors.
The 2-level trim only gets an 8-inch infotainment screen.
It has 17-inch rims and a 7-year warranty. Aerodynamic side design to maximize range.
A passenger finds knee-and headroom generous, the suspension offers a comfy ride.
Winter mode should be turned off on warm days or you will waste battery.
Competitors include VW ID3, Peugot E2008, Skoda Enyaq.
The 2 entry level is 37,295 pounds
