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All about the Kia Niro EV
General information
Recharging
Dimensions and weight
General information
- Performance: 204 hp - 150 kW
- Battery : 64 kWh
- Autonomy (WLTP): 460 km
- Fuel consumption: 15.9 kWh/100 km
- Transmission: Front-wheel drive
Recharging
- Accelerated AC charging (at home)
- Max AC power: 7.2 kW - Single-phase
- AC connector: Type 2
- DC fast charge
- Max DC power: 77 kW
- DC connector : CCS Combo
Dimensions and weight
- Length: 4420 mm
- Width: 1825 mm
- Height: 1585 mm
- Boot volume: 475 L/ 1392 L
- Unladen weight: 1737 kg
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): 2200 kg
Kia Niro EV video test drive
Formerly known as the Kia e-Niro, the Korean manufacturer is giving this model a new name: the Kia e-Niro.Kia Niro EV. The Korean manufacturer's ambition is to no longer leave any counter-arguments to the electric car - namely price, performance and range.
To give you a clearer idea of this car, we've produced a test video of the Kia e-Niro.
Good to know: despite the change of name for this electric car, there are similarities between the old and new versions.
Electric cars are increasingly adapted to the habits of the average motorist. The Kia Niro EV - alongside its Hyundai Kona Electric sibling - is one of the first to reach its full potential, especially in 64 kWh. It's a spacious five-door family car with the performance, range and short charging times to suit every manufacturer.
However, although the two models are closely linked in terms of platform and engine, the Kia offers clever technology, more conventional styling and greater practicality. The all-electric Niro looks very similar to its hybrid and plug-in hybrid cousins, albeit with a few subtle design changes.
If you look closely, you'll notice the new 17-inch alloy wheels as standard. The boot is fitted with revised trim to match that of the front, contributing to a shape that's more in line with that of the front. aerodynamics and more efficient.
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The Kia Niro EV 64 kWh, a spacious SUV
The interior is very similar to other Niro models. There's a rather sober, functional dashboard and enough space for five people. One of the few changes is in the centre console: the standard gear selector has disappeared, replaced by a rotary dial. This change also offers a little more storage space.
The 475-litre boot is generous in size (bigger than a Nissan Qashqai but a little smaller than a Peugeot 3008 or SEAT Ateca), and there's plenty of space under the floor to stow charging cables.
The first edition is very well equipped, with heated leather seats, a reversing camera, forward collision warning, a lane-keeping system and a JBL stereo.
The Niro EV has a 204 bhp engine in 64 kWh version that drives the front wheels; like the 64 kWh battery, a motor similar to that of the Hyundai Kona.
The engine's power increases the performance of the Kia Niro EV far beyond that of the hybrid.
Although it's not quite possible to drive the Niro EV with a single pedal as in a Nissan LeafThe three levels (four if you include the option of coasting) make the most of the car's charge. As with the Nissan Leaf, it is possible to bring the vehicle to a complete stop by pressing the paddle on the steering wheel, but the function is not automatic as it is on the Leaf. Kia claims that, under the more stringent WLTP test procedure, the vehicle will be able to travel 460km on a single charge. In urban driving, the official figure soars. In other words, the overwhelming majority of drivers will only need to recharge their Niro EV once a week - if that.
Of course, the charging process isn't as convenient as a two-minute fill-up in a petrol car, but plug the Niro EV into a 100 kW rapid charger and 54 minutes later you'll have recharged the batteries from 10 to 80 %. That's an hour's break on very long journeys.
If you're looking for a no-compromise electric car, the 64 kWh is an excellent choice, thanks to its comfortable range, meticulous finish and wide range of options. This SUV family 64 kWh is priced at €41,990 (excluding environmental bonus) to which you subtract the various regional aids for which you are potentially eligible. If not, add to that the savings in fuel and maintenance costs and the Kia Niro EV is less expensive than a Peugeot 3008.
Equipment and price of the Kia Niro EV 64 kWh
Niro EV MOTION
Niro EV ACTIVE
Niro EV PREMIUM
Niro EV MOTION
SAFETY
- Adaptive cruise control with STOP & GO function
- Active driving assistance in traffic jams (LFA)
- Autonomous emergency braking system (FCA) with pedestrian detection
- Active Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
- Daytime running lights and LED rear lights
- 7 airbags including a driver's knee airbag
EXTERIOR
- 17″ alloy wheels
- Chrome-finish exterior door handles
- Exterior mirrors with LED indicator repeaters
INTERIOR
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Fabric/synthetic leather upholstery
- Ambient LED lighting
COMFORT
- Electrically folding mirrors
- Electric front and rear windows
- Electric parking brake
- Smart Key" keyless start system
- Automatic air conditioning with "driver only" function
- Bluetooth hands-free phone system with voice recognition and audio streaming function
- 7″ touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility
- Navigation with map of Europe and TomTom LIVE connected services free for 7 years
- Camera and reversing radars
- Rain sensor
- Electro-chromatic rear-view mirror
- Induction smartphone charger
Price: €41,990 (excluding environmental bonus)
Niro EV ACTIVE
SAFETY
- Adaptive cruise control with STOP & GO function
- Active driving assistance in traffic jams (LFA)
- Autonomous emergency braking system (FCA) with pedestrian detection
- Active Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
- Daytime running lights and LED rear lights
EXTERIOR
- 17″ alloy wheels
- Chrome-finish exterior door handles
- Exterior mirrors with LED indicator repeaters
INTERIOR
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Fabric/synthetic leather upholstery
- Ambient LED lighting
COMFORT
- Electrically folding mirrors
- Electric front and rear windows
- Electric parking brake
- Smart Key" keyless start system
- Automatic air conditioning with "driver only" function
- Bluetooth hands-free phone system with voice recognition and audio streaming function
- Navigation system, colour screen
10.25'' touchscreen with map of Europe
and connected services TomTom LIVE
offered for 7 years, Android Auto™
and Apple CarPlay™ - Navigation with map of Europe and TomTom LIVE connected services free for 7 years
- Camera and reversing radars
- Rain sensor
- Electro-chromatic rear-view mirror
- Induction smartphone charger
Price: €43,990 (excluding environmental bonus)
Niro EV PREMIUM
Niro EV ACTIVE finish with :
COMFORT :
- Sunroof (including LED interior lighting)
- 8″ colour touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility
- DAB tuner, digital radio broadcasting system
- Premium JBL audio system with 8 speakers including 2 tweeters, subwoofer and external amplifier (320W)
INTERIOR
- Electrically adjustable driver's seat
- Driver's seat with electric lumbar adjustment
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
Price: €45,590 (excluding environmental bonus)
Kia Niro EV test drive: summary
- Autonomy
- Soundproofing
- Driving comfort
- Slightly limited rear seating
- An 80 kWh or 100 kWh version?
