This owner of a 2019 Niro agrees with the video points of view. It MUST be noted also that the frame and related bits and bobs have been vastly improved, and the safety quality is also improved, along with ride quality. The casual reader might ask me-"do you really like this EV?" To which I answer--"If my 2019 Niro were 'killed' in a traffic accident- with all the EV information I have, I would, without pause, go buy a new Niro!
I just took my new Niro EV Wave home from the dealership TODAY, 5/14/24. I too have the Snow White for THIS Prince Charming. Sure, it's a 2023, but it's been sitting inside the showroom for awhile. I test drove her sister 2024 EV Wave, but the two are twins. As I'm leasing, I'm saving $$$ and the new EV lease payment is lower than my 2022 Hyundai Kona Limited lease, which was traded in. No more nasty gas stations for me anymore (or at least for 3 years).
I'd call the storage cubby/frunk an attached attache case. I can imagine arriving late at an important appointment and grabbing it absent-mindedly. I rush into the office building and am waiting for the elevator to arrive when I realize that I've dragged the Niro along with me.
In Australia, the Rwd Kia Nero EV is priced at the base level price of a Hyundai IONIQ 6. Unfortunately, I don’t think that represents very good value for money.
The EV6 is a hassle to DC fast charge by pulling in backwards , and if your older and can't turn your head to check your blind spot, your at risk of a major accident if the blind spot technology fails you just one time: The EV6 has a terrible oversized B pillar which makes it almost impossible to see cars in yourblind spot manually by turning your head, and like I said if your like most people and rely exclusively on the blind spot warning systems to capture every single car in your blind spots, your asking for trouble, (they don't capture it fast enough 100% when someone is moving up way too fast out of nowhere )
Bro, how is 47k "affordable". You can get a Model 3 for 39k. Also the Chevy Bolt is 27k AND eligible for a $7,500 tax credit. How the heck is a Niro EV at 47k the "Deal of the century" - wtf.
According to KBB, the average new vehicle transaction price is about $48,000. It was nearly 50 grand a couple months ago, so the Niro EV falls short of that. But what I think really makes this car a great deal is that for the money you get loads of content and a richly trimmed, comfortable interior. This vehicle is a lot nicer than a Bolt EV/EUV or, I would argue, a Model 3 (aside from the DC fast charging performance, of course). That's just my $0.02, but you do make a great point. Thanks for watching and commenting! - Craig
First, not everyone qualifies for the tax credit, 2nd not everyone wants a Tesla. 3rd, Tesla’s warranty period covers less in both miles and length of time. 4th, the Niro has more cargo space, and 5th of the two versions available, the Niro EV Wind is under $40k.
funny how pricing an EV is so different from an ICE car.... with ICE you buy the one you like... with EV you wantthe one you like at the price of the one you don't like!
I test drove this car and was impressed with the quality of the interior. My only complaint was when driving on the freeway, I found tire noise to be intrusive in the cabin. The salesman said it was due to the surface of this particular freeway. Another reviewer said that there was a lack of sound insulation in the Niro.
Tarmac type can make a pretty big difference. Both of our reviewers drove it and thought it was pretty quiet, but there's some road material that'll make it louder for sure. Especially when there's no gasoline motor to help mask some of the noise.
In reply, the Reviewer is correct, there is a lack of sound deading mostly in the under floor storage. I own a 2019 model, and just spent a 'few kopecks' to add the sound insulation under the rear floor. BIG IMPROVEMENT! My view is Kia cut costs in the correct place, sound management, to help keep costs in line. AND for the buyer, its a simple afternoon fix for not a lot of $ to quiet the cabin noise. To OP/ go buy one, you will not regret it!
You advertised this video saying 'there's a catch'. And then you proceed to give me the sales talk. The performance is good despite the output numbers? Sure man. Look, the visibility is terrible. The power, not great. The Model 3 is far better and now cheaper (according to my tax accountant). Tesla's charging network is vastly superior. If you hate to drive your car by laptop, and you need something larger on the inside, then ok. But you are going to pay for that.
Imo, in order to functionally be called a "frunk" should probably be able to at least hold a weekend bag... Considering it doesn't even look big enough to hold a jug of washer fluid, probably is only good for some cords and a multi-tool or roadside kit. Good review as always though.
Really is a shame though about Kia, phoned up the local one near me in Canada and the dealership was quite blunt when I asked about purchasing a EV6 LR. No factory orders being taken on just about all their PHEV/EV's, and he warned me likely any dealerships "lucky" to get an EV6, it'll be marked up to $80-$90k+... Though it's good he was honest, it's very disappointing once again dealerships are truly being the worst, essentially scalping select cars off to the highest bidder and the corporate brands letting the worst of dealerships get away with it.
Wow at $47k why not getting Tesla Model Y? Also as of today 4/19/23 Tesla Model 3 Standard range starts below $40k and on top of this qualifies for $3750 federal tax credit and has mote range and 3 times faster DC charging. Will be tough if not impossible for KIA to compete with Tesla. Unless someone is a Tesla hater I don’t see why someone would ever choose Niro EV over Model 3. My Bolt EUV lease will be up in August. Was considering Niro EV. but Tesla keeps lowering the prices.
For my purposes I think I’m actually more interested in this versus it’s EGMP cousins. I think EVs are best as more pedestrian daily drivers. How does the lower trim of this compare in terms of feature content or fit/finish?
I think that the Bolt EV / EUV are still better buys here. The DCFC rate is slower, but I think the price difference makes up for it if it's a daily driver. The lower trim is fine on this car, since most of the tech stuff is required for the EV stuff to work. The heat pump though is good to have for winter / cooler temps.
@@ChadKirchner oh totally Bolt is still the value winner here. Would love to see more like it though suspect profit chasing will result in that type of vehicle disappearing.
I do rideshare, currently have a 22 Niro. It's not there yet. A Toyota Prius is a better option. It cost me $10 to get 150mi range on the Prius, it cost $16 to get 160mi range on the Niro. The difference is it takes 2min to fill the Prius max. It takes 45min-60min to just get 160mi range. More space in the trunk as well. Now as for maintenance, the Niro is simpler but does it cost less? No. They both are good for 200k miles. It's about $7k to replace the batteries. $3k max to buy and replace a Prius engine. $2k to rebuild the trans, and if you don't need to replace the engine which usually go for 300k-500k miles cost $1500. The battery is around $600-$1k. All EVs need faster charging. I'm sitting in 100°f right now charging this thing. These things are not worth it, unless you're able to regularly use public slow charging for free regularly. For my use case, this ain't it. It's good for in town commuting only. Until the technology develops a lot more a Hybrid or ICE motor is the far better practical option. These things are heavy too making for more road maintenance and having to redevelop parking garages.
Hi everyone. If the price was similar, Which would you choose between the Niro (4 trim) and the Ionic 5 (ultimate trim) For the usual price the Ionic should be a much better vehicle, however the handling and economy seemed better on the Niro. Slow rapid charging on the Niro is a concern, however we'll mostly be charging at home. Going to order one of them this weekend and unsure of which to go for?
We like the Ioniq 5 better. It's bigger, charges faster, etc... etc... Charging mostly at home means fast charging doesn't matter as much (as you said), but you'll appreciate it if you need it. But ultimately it's a bigger car with more space, which you will take advantage of on the regular. In our opinion, of course.
Have they fixed the Scheduled Charging so that you can charge the car on off-peak cheap electricity? Kia knows about this problem yet there is no solution, they get owners to update software, uodate headunits etc. etc. yet there is still no solution. Seems an easy software fix to start and stop charging at given times, what’s so hard?
Battery size= 64,8kw 10% to 100% 6,48 kW to 64,8kw = 58,32kw So, to get an idea (in euros) approx: •At home with solar = 0 € •At home connected to the grid 1*0’09= 5 € •At a 7kw AC public charger 1kw*0’30= 17,5€ •At a 50kw DC public charger 1kw*0’39= 22’4 €
I am renting one a it is a P.OS. it has no heater it dose but it only goes to 62' to 82` degrees I'm sorry but the human body is 98.6 laws of thermodynamics says you blow 82 on to 98 and the 98 will cool down and it has a hypertensive to roll over in a sharp turn it's difficult to charge evgo stations have trouble recognizing them there are not enough charges around to support it and half of them don't work
Pretty useless for a family as the roof bars are there for show and not structural. Therefore, no roof rack can be fitted. Funny that no-one doing reviews on the 2023 mentioned that.
