@@doggerproductions Depends how low it is from the start. Recharge as little as £5 sometimes. We’re with Good Energy on a 3yr fixed tariff which helps.
Very nice review, thank you. We had our new e-Niro delivered three weeks ago, and it's a perfect family car. In Norway, it's only sold with the long-range battery, and most people buy the fully spec version. Combining price, range, delivery time, equipment and warranty, it still outperforms any other EV in its class. We're just super satisfied.
Had mine for a year and it has been trouble free. I get what you say about the build quality, or at least some of the materials, but, after being loyal (madly) to the JLR brand for the past 15 years, this is the first new car I have owned that doesn’t have a single rattle. Also, unlike my JLR experience, I don’t know a single member of the service team as I have never needed to visit them. Liked it so much that I have also purchased a plug-in Sorento. Not quite as enamoured as with the e-Niro but it is growing on me. Thanks for the video.
After one year of ownership and 12000 trouble free miles, I think the car is still best in class. I charge overnight at cheap rate electric which equates to a running cost of just about 1 pence/mile. That said ,I have an EV6 on order, which I suspect will be even better. Thanks for the review.
I bought an E Niro in January this year. The main reasons were the excellent range and the 7 year warranty. It is a superb car, I absolutely love it! The range is very accurate, I’m averaging around 5 miles per kW at the moment.
At 4:46 you use both hands and a lot of muscle to tear open the lid covering the cupholders. Don't. The idea is to press the handle down a little bit, and then pull it backwards. It will slide open with ease.
I've had Fiat Uno, Vauxhall Corsa, Skoda Fabia and a VW Golf. The E-Niro is the nicest of the lot. It is nippy when driving about town, it easily has a range of 280, and if you are lucky enough to live in certain areas of Scotland, Charge Place Scotland provide free charging....................... I've done about 7000 miles and spent less than £5.00 charging the car. I'm glad I got one.
Had my e niro since April 2019. it’s been fantastic. Not one problem. over 30000 miles so far. Here’s one thing to think about. You won’t get a second hand version of any of its competitors as they haven’t been out so long ,but you may be able to pick up a second hand one of these now. So if you’re in the second hand market this may be perfect for you. Great quality second hand EVs with fantastic range are what the market is crying out for.
The biggest advantage that the e-Niro has over the rivals that you mentioned (Skoda, Peugeot, MG, ID3) is that it is available in Canada. None of those other cars are here.
This is why we are about to purchase ours here in Toronto while we wait almost endlessly for the Ioniq 5. Interestingly the top trim Ioniq 5 is only CDN $2K more than this but many features are so similar. I like that the E-Niro has such good pedigree.
I’ve had mine since April 2019. Trouble free and is a pleasure to drive for almost 50,000 km. Best car I have ever had. I will admit though that the next car I get will be a Model Y.
Bought mine at 3 years old six months ago. Very satisfied with it - it's a pleasure to drive and very comfortable. As others have said, it's very cheap to run too (costs me just under £5 to charge with Octopus's special night time rate). 100% reliable.
A good video . We have the 4 spec e Niro and absolutely love it the range is fantastic I see in the summer with carful driving 300 plus miles on a 100% charge. Considering the car has been out 3 years it’s still in my eyes holds it’s own with any of the current Ev’s around that price point. The only down side for me is one I had to wait 14 months to get it and 2 what do I eventually swap it for the obvious choice would be the EV6 but will cost more and less spec unless you buy the GT Line which will cost considerably more. The sad news is as I’m led to believe the next generation Niro will not include an Ev version. Some of the cars you list as alternatives cost more if you spec them to the level of our car.
Skoda Enyaq? Very slightly larger, and slightly plusher inside, with a bit more design flair. Overall quality might nudge a little ahead of Kia's too. Worth a look........ Skoda seem to have lots of clever " why hasn't anyone else ever done that before" type details too, like the lidded cubbies under the front seats, and the nifty little ticket clip/holder on the driver's side windscreen pillar. Having owned 4 Skodas, I can vouch for the customer service/experience being well up to scratch too. Skoda always gets high ratings in customer surveys. As do Kia of course.... A slight bugbear with the Enyaq is that Skoda expect you to pay more to uprate the charging capability rating, to (I think) 125kw... But with ever more powerful chargers coming on stream now, it could be money well spent.
@@Brian-om2hh Skoda are now adopting the "if you want it, its extra" strategy to prise more money from buyers. To 'spec the Enyaq up to the e-Niro equipment/tech levels, expect to part with at least another £8k. Skoda are great cars, for sure, but are no longer the value for money that they once were.
ordered my E-Niro in 2019 delivered 9 months later. worth the wait. have had an issue with the ac - it made a noise at times - needed to be topped up and since worries - if it was an ice car wouldn't have heard it lol. I use the car in eco mode all of the time o rare occasion sports. don't regret buying the car or owning an ev. if you are unsure go for a test drive
The concept version of the Nero was so beautiful.... its sad that they didnt bring that to life, this car looks pretty bad, after chalking up such a beautiful concept. Kia, if you are reading this.... please bring the concept version to life.
Mines the Kia electric 4+ now had it for 6 months and it’s just brilliant, love it. Had the Hyundai Kona Electric before, it too was a great car, however the ride on the Nero is much better, if I had one small complaint it’s the regeneration, I’d have liked it to have been more aggressive in level 3.
Why didnt you ho for a model 3, same price, more range, safer, autopilot, sunroof, charging network, faster, over the air updates, touch screen/controls
@@philipdrew10 Simple, it’s dearer in Europe to buy and I don’t particularly like it! My wife like simple straightforward buttons not menu’s on a screen. As for charging we hardly ever charge away from home.
@@philipdrew10 Old perhaps, however I do admire Elon for all he’s done to change peoples mindset. Do you really believe that we should love one make of car just because you do? Sad. We are very happy with our car and we’ve gone electric ⚡️ so for me that’s what matters not this silly idea that if it’s not a Tesla it’s not worth having. I have watch some of the Tesla rallies and the people who attend, it seem to me it’s become another religion in the US we’re Tesla lovers/ owners have become intolerant to other people and their choices to the point of insulting them in much the same way as your doing.
Re quality. I am on my 4th e-niro and am in the Kia e-niro UK interest group on FB. Feedback on quality is good. In fact I feel the Peugeot is very plasticy and also claustrophobic compared to the niro. The rear leg room and comfort is infinitely better in the niro compared to most other EVs. The seven year warranty also gives piece of mind.
I'll second those Peugeot comments. It's a while ago now, but I bought a Peugeot 405 diesel estate back in the early 90's. It was an absolute nightmare. It could rarely go three months without a fault developing or something breaking or coming loose. Not even if someone held a gun to my head would I buy another Peugeot.
@@Picklescarchannel it may be worth comparing the Soul marmite as way more spec for the money, but the Niro is much smoother and spacious. Another consideration is that some dealers have some 4s that were registered before the reduction in grant. feel free to DM me in the FB group if you want more info.
I've had mine for 3 months but had an incident with the roof rails when on holidays with the family. Had standard roof bars fitted correctly and carrying two kayaks when one side just lifted off the roof in moderate wind. It turns out the roof rails have three sections. The middle sections are bolted down but the sections at the front and rear are merely clipped on making them a lot less secure. No joy from my dealer who have tried to blame the roof bars which were not Kia bars. I find the car fine for city driving but a bit lightweight for anything else. It looks like a crossover SUV but its really a city car and a bit lightweight. If I had known about this design flaw I would have got a Skoda or VW electric vehicle instead as we do a lot of kayaking around Ireland and no longer have confidence in the foof rails. I miss my Skoda which was built like a tank and you could drive anywhere!
...@@tmfos..... I fitted my roof rails only this week (Feb 22) I sussed out to fasten them near the ends of the centre section, rather the plastic looking end trims. Mine are aerodynamic and made very little wind noise. ( Cost £93) very easy to fit.😀
I've owned cars for years and don't remember ever thinking about yanking the centre console, but that must just be me... Also, praising but not praising the info-entertainment system, which he declares "still very good compared to rivals", and saying that there's nothing special in the rear seats, apart from armrest, cupholders AND heated seats. I mean, what have we come to expect in a rear bench these days, a pop-corn maker?! I think this review is a bit "yeah, but no, but yes, but no, but yeah, but no"...
🤣😂🤣 Many inconsistancies and contradictions, it was as though he was stuck to find any negatives to complain about so tried to make a few up to justify the review, 😅
In what way is a dial with 3 settings quirky ? Had mine for two weeks... a great car when I ordered it 6 months ago and a great car now. There is nothing else out there are the moment that would change my mind.
Waiting times have gone up! Since July I think, Red is now standard colour and I believe silver has gone. I was told it’s up to 29 weeks due to some parts production being slowed down. I really wanted a red one but already ordered the blue 2 long range which I should get in 3 weeks. Ordered it at the end of May. Really excited to drive it. I think it still looks good.
Look at the fine print. MGs complete warranty is only five years. The extra two years cover much less of the vehicle. Kia's complete warranty is the full seven years.
Why didnt you ho for a model 3, same price, more range, safer, autopilot, sunroof, charging network, faster, over the air updates, touch screen/controls
@@madm4tty No way. The cheaper model is lower range and lower power than the e-Niro. Only the higher priced model can match/beat the range and power of the e-Niro. ...and still won't be significantly longer range than the e-Niro, but the price will be much higher for that model.
The only thing I don`t like is KIA`s ridiculous 10K mile service intervals for their EVs..... their ICE cars get 20K or so mile intervals.... weird isn`t it... I guess they need to keep those old fashioned ICE dealerships running....
Yes, I suspect it's a "we'll try to keep you busy lads" policy...... There is, after all, much less to service or work on with an electric car....... And they know they've got a ball and chain on you, because if you go elsewhere ( as the law says you're entitled to do, as long as it's a pukka business and they use genuine Kia parts) then you may give them wriggle room to get out of a warranty claim.....
@@Brian-om2hh that`s exactly it... and who`d want to risk losing a 7 year warranty on their brand new car that`s supposed to give you peace of mind for years.... having said all that... I`m awaiting delivery of my eNiro end of this month :D I hope I won`t regret my decision
Kia must be having some problems selling the e-Niro in the US. A quick check on Autotrader shows 2020 (!) 'new' models still for sale on dealer lots. Meanwhile over on Volkswagen lots, they sell ID.4's as soon as they hit the lot.
Not sure about 2 week waiting time - I ordered one two weeks ago with expected delivery end of July, and that was only because of a cancelled order. Otherwise, I'd have had to wait till November. I did see one online, but when I phoned the dealer, the car had been sold.
Model 3 fit and finish is notoriously shoddy. I'll fitting doors and paint chipping. Plus the tesla styling is an acquired taste, which I personally haven't acquired.
@@oldrealist9328 you need to get up to speed regarding the Tesla build quality. Whilst it was poor it is now as good as a BMW according to Sandy Munro and many other experts. Naturally style is subjective, but the Model 3 should not have been left out of the discussion just because some people are not keen on the way it looks. Given the fantastic efficiency of the Tesla and the Supercharger network, not to mention the quality of the car, it is not acceptable to leave it out of such a discussion.
15°C, dry road, two adults and a bit of luggage 75mph on the motorway I get 3.5 miles perkWh all day long from mine so running the battery down to 10% you'll get 200 miles
@@nealm1814 inaccurate - you were allowed to travel for caring responsibilities and to meet a bubble household, and both these criteria applied in my case. Anyway, I'd like to choose a car suitable for when we're out of lockdown. Dangerous dreamer that I am!
Smaller old non EV-cars - like Toyota Yaris - has back bench going forward making huge difference to enlarge trunk size. It used to be smart and standard, I'd rather take that than backseat heating even if Im living in wintery north.
@@esm7708 Yeah, ours is 1 year old now and I hope there'll be a new e-Niro with even greater range by the time we need a new car. (The EV6 is bigger and higher priced and accelerates like a rocket - not something I need)
@@st4849 I've got an 18 month old Ioniq that I lease. I was expecting it to age really badly in terms of range, equipment etc and it really hasn't. The only thing it does badly is fast charge. It certainly runs rings around anything from the PSA group. Although I'm probably going to buy an ev6 next year and keep it long term. Big range, fast charging, loads of equipment and big boot with 7yr/100000mile warranty.
@@esm7708 Well, the issue for me is that the EV6 is bigger, accelerates like a rocket and has very similar range to the e-Niro. I don't need any of these improvements especially not at a higher price point. What I need is a 300+ miles winter motorway range for the e-Niro at the same price point. ...as let's face it, it's 2019 tech and in 2023 I fully expect the same price get me a much better range for the same class of car. It does have a 300 mile range since 2019, just make it a winter+motorway range by 2023.
A full spec Hyundai Kona Electric 64 kWh 2022 is a much better choice if you can live with a bit smaller boot space and a bit smaller space for rear passenger. Full spec Kona Electric 2022 is even cheaper than a basic spec Kia e-Niro here in Sweden. You get more range for the bucks with Kona and the new facelift looks more like an EV if you compare it to e-Niro. Looks even better than e-Niro. The textured piano panel in e-Niro is really bad too. True fingerprint magnet, small scratches will appear over time and it will be more visible when sunlight hits the panel or other light hits it. Kia e-Niro is not a bad car. But a bit too pricey for what you get.
Price is intentionally over inflated! If the eniro 2 spec 34kwh is only £2000 less than the 2 spec 64kwh then the bigger battery only cost £4500 at most total and yet the car cost over £10000 more than its petrol equivalent and that's a hybrid. So "Which" "consumer champion" how long would it take the average person doing 10k Miles a year to get their money back on the over spend?
I priced up an eNiro alongside a couple of similar spec petrol models (trim, performance etc) and with me charging mostly at home (and taking into account insurance, tax and current levels of depreciation), I calculated it should break even at roughly 1.9 years at 10k miles a year.
But if that isn't something that matters, then the eNiro is a partucularly *practical* family car. If you want looks and a touch of design flair, try the Skoda Enyaq..... Also a very practical car. Both brands often do very well in customer satisfaction surveys.
@@Alfredomakanas..0923 even still, looking on my charging map I can see 26 public charging stations within a kilometer of my apartment (for context, I live in a small city far outside the city center). It's really not that difficult to live with an EV
You can't use apple car play, google maps or Waze in Rural Devon eg. Dartmoor or Exmoor no mobile phone signal. You will also find there is very few places for public charging. They all take a yawning no of hours on 7kw charging points. We have very few 50KW points. I am sorry but £30,000 for such poor build quality. No way would I buy an electric car here in the UK until we have the infra structure everywhere & they don't take 4-18 hours to charge. All right when at home but not on holiday.
But doesn't that rather depend on just what *appeals*? Not everyone chooses a car based purely on looks. Witness that ugly Toyota CHR thing, or the Fiat Multipla.......
My half price (used) Hyundai Tucson 1.6 petrol can go over 400+ miles per tank and fill up in 5 minutes. Nothing would make me want to spend £40,000+ on an electric car., which simply moves the emissions from the tailpipe to the power plant. Hybrids make much more sense for city and all round driving, best of both worlds. Don't forget governments all encouraged us to go diesel, now they are encouraging electric (even though power supplies are limited). This is another disaster waiting to happen!
Have you been watching the news re how much power is now generated by wind and solar. Your arguments against EVs will very quickly go the same way as the dinasaurs. Sorry, but I'm a very content nearly 300 mile range e-Niro owner.
@@KillilaghChurch12 that is true but it's much cheaper. I'm not against electric cars but people need to get real and recognise this is not a solution if we are concerned with using the world's resources.
@@nicholasrigg8999 this isn't just about range. Wait until 20,000,000 cars need recharged in the UK. But I'm pleased that u are pleased with your purchase. Unfortunately we all cannot afford new electric cars.
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I’ve bought one and it does what it claims. Fabulous range, comfortable, quick enough and costs very little to run.
I heard it costs £10 to fully charge...is that true??
@@doggerproductions it will depend on what you pay per kWh for electricity at home.
You could pay as little as £5 up to £15 for a full charge
I've heard the range is actually underestimated, is that true? So it actually goes longer than stated
Hey Gavin. Please can you confirm what your current range and efficiency is looking like over the winter? Many thanks! :)
@@doggerproductions Depends how low it is from the start. Recharge as little as £5 sometimes. We’re with Good Energy on a 3yr fixed tariff which helps.
Very nice review, thank you. We had our new e-Niro delivered three weeks ago, and it's a perfect family car. In Norway, it's only sold with the long-range battery, and most people buy the fully spec version. Combining price, range, delivery time, equipment and warranty, it still outperforms any other EV in its class. We're just super satisfied.
Had mine for a year and it has been trouble free. I get what you say about the build quality, or at least some of the materials, but, after being loyal (madly) to the JLR brand for the past 15 years, this is the first new car I have owned that doesn’t have a single rattle. Also, unlike my JLR experience, I don’t know a single member of the service team as I have never needed to visit them. Liked it so much that I have also purchased a plug-in Sorento. Not quite as enamoured as with the e-Niro but it is growing on me. Thanks for the video.
Kia Niro EV sales figures
2019 April 33
2020 April 66
yeah do not buy KIA EVs
@@fffwe3876 Kia Ev’s have great reviews
After one year of ownership and 12000 trouble free miles, I think the car is still best in class. I charge overnight at cheap rate electric which equates to a running cost of just about 1 pence/mile.
That said ,I have an EV6 on order, which I suspect will be even better.
Thanks for the review.
You are worried about the running cost, but then you bought a EV6 ? It makes no sense.
@@daniel3757cosal the EV6 is actually very efficient when driving sensibly.
@@HOkayson and it proves he is happy with the brand
I bought an E Niro in January this year.
The main reasons were the excellent range and the 7 year warranty.
It is a superb car, I absolutely love it! The range is very accurate, I’m averaging around 5 miles per kW at the moment.
At 4:46 you use both hands and a lot of muscle to tear open the lid covering the cupholders. Don't. The idea is to press the handle down a little bit, and then pull it backwards. It will slide open with ease.
I've had Fiat Uno, Vauxhall Corsa, Skoda Fabia and a VW Golf. The E-Niro is the nicest of the lot. It is nippy when driving about town, it easily has a range of 280, and if you are lucky enough to live in certain areas of Scotland, Charge Place Scotland provide free charging.......................
I've done about 7000 miles and spent less than £5.00 charging the car. I'm glad I got one.
Had my e niro since April 2019. it’s been fantastic. Not one problem. over 30000 miles so far. Here’s one thing to think about. You won’t get a second hand version of any of its competitors as they haven’t been out so long ,but you may be able to pick up a second hand one of these now. So if you’re in the second hand market this may be perfect for you. Great quality second hand EVs with fantastic range are what the market is crying out for.
The biggest advantage that the e-Niro has over the rivals that you mentioned (Skoda, Peugeot, MG, ID3) is that it is available in Canada. None of those other cars are here.
This is why we are about to purchase ours here in Toronto while we wait almost endlessly for the Ioniq 5. Interestingly the top trim Ioniq 5 is only CDN $2K more than this but many features are so similar. I like that the E-Niro has such good pedigree.
OMG! I absolutely love my niro. I’ve had it 8 months and have done 13 million miles.
All the comments.
Joka lol nice one
I’ve had mine since April 2019. Trouble free and is a pleasure to drive for almost 50,000 km. Best car I have ever had. I will admit though that the next car I get will be a Model Y.
How about you save yourself shitton of money and get a Ioniq 5 instead. That's what I'm gonna do.
Bought mine at 3 years old six months ago. Very satisfied with it - it's a pleasure to drive and very comfortable. As others have said, it's very cheap to run too (costs me just under £5 to charge with Octopus's special night time rate). 100% reliable.
A good video . We have the 4 spec e Niro and absolutely love it the range is fantastic I see in the summer with carful driving 300 plus miles on a 100% charge. Considering the car has been out 3 years it’s still in my eyes holds it’s own with any of the current Ev’s around that price point. The only down side for me is one I had to wait 14 months to get it and 2 what do I eventually swap it for the obvious choice would be the EV6 but will cost more and less spec unless you buy the GT Line which will cost considerably more. The sad news is as I’m led to believe the next generation Niro will not include an Ev version. Some of the cars you list as alternatives cost more if you spec them to the level of our car.
Skoda Enyaq? Very slightly larger, and slightly plusher inside, with a bit more design flair. Overall quality might nudge a little ahead of Kia's too. Worth a look........ Skoda seem to have lots of clever " why hasn't anyone else ever done that before" type details too, like the lidded cubbies under the front seats, and the nifty little ticket clip/holder on the driver's side windscreen pillar. Having owned 4 Skodas, I can vouch for the customer service/experience being well up to scratch too. Skoda always gets high ratings in customer surveys. As do Kia of course.... A slight bugbear with the Enyaq is that Skoda expect you to pay more to uprate the charging capability rating, to (I think) 125kw... But with ever more powerful chargers coming on stream now, it could be money well spent.
@@Brian-om2hh Skoda are now adopting the "if you want it, its extra" strategy to prise more money from buyers. To 'spec the Enyaq up to the e-Niro equipment/tech levels, expect to part with at least another £8k.
Skoda are great cars, for sure, but are no longer the value for money that they once were.
ordered my E-Niro in 2019 delivered 9 months later. worth the wait. have had an issue with the ac - it made a noise at times - needed to be topped up and since worries - if it was an ice car wouldn't have heard it lol. I use the car in eco mode all of the time o rare occasion sports. don't regret buying the car or owning an ev. if you are unsure go for a test drive
Just to say that I bought mine earlier this year, and get a real world range of over 300 miles....
Which one should I choose between Kia E niro ev & mg zs ev ?
Nice video. I actually get over 250 miles per charge in my 2022 e-Niro in the real world, with roughly 60% city and 40% highway or secondary roads.
The concept version of the Nero was so beautiful.... its sad that they didnt bring that to life, this car looks pretty bad, after chalking up such a beautiful concept. Kia, if you are reading this.... please bring the concept version to life.
Super presentation nice and clear with all relevant facts and figures, well done
Mines the Kia electric 4+ now had it for 6 months and it’s just brilliant, love it. Had the Hyundai Kona Electric before, it too was a great car, however the ride on the Nero is much better, if I had one small complaint it’s the regeneration, I’d have liked it to have been more aggressive in level 3.
Why didnt you ho for a model 3, same price, more range, safer, autopilot, sunroof, charging network, faster, over the air updates, touch screen/controls
@@philipdrew10 Simple, it’s dearer in Europe to buy and I don’t particularly like it! My wife like simple straightforward buttons not menu’s on a screen. As for charging we hardly ever charge away from home.
@@wobby1516 Sounds like your just old honestly, not a great reason.
@@philipdrew10 Old perhaps, however I do admire Elon for all he’s done to change peoples mindset. Do you really believe that we should love one make of car just because you do? Sad. We are very happy with our car and we’ve gone electric ⚡️ so for me that’s what matters not this silly idea that if it’s not a Tesla it’s not worth having. I have watch some of the Tesla rallies and the people who attend, it seem to me it’s become another religion in the US we’re Tesla lovers/ owners have become intolerant to other people and their choices to the point of insulting them in much the same way as your doing.
@@wobby1516 Whatever, old minds are too hard to crack, not worth the effort
Re quality. I am on my 4th e-niro and am in the Kia e-niro UK interest group on FB. Feedback on quality is good. In fact I feel the Peugeot is very plasticy and also claustrophobic compared to the niro. The rear leg room and comfort is infinitely better in the niro compared to most other EVs. The seven year warranty also gives piece of mind.
I'll second those Peugeot comments. It's a while ago now, but I bought a Peugeot 405 diesel estate back in the early 90's. It was an absolute nightmare. It could rarely go three months without a fault developing or something breaking or coming loose. Not even if someone held a gun to my head would I buy another Peugeot.
Why 4th e-niro in that short time frame?
@@Picklescarchannel trying to help boost the pre loved eco market. Each one was a better spec too.
@@neilbrandon ah, that makes sense then. Definitely recommend them I take it! Looking at a 2 long range to take advantage of the govt grant :)
@@Picklescarchannel it may be worth comparing the Soul marmite as way more spec for the money, but the Niro is much smoother and spacious. Another consideration is that some dealers have some 4s that were registered before the reduction in grant. feel free to DM me in the FB group if you want more info.
I've had mine for 3 months but had an incident with the roof rails when on holidays with the family. Had standard roof bars fitted correctly and carrying two kayaks when one side just lifted off the roof in moderate wind. It turns out the roof rails have three sections. The middle sections are bolted down but the sections at the front and rear are merely clipped on making them a lot less secure. No joy from my dealer who have tried to blame the roof bars which were not Kia bars.
I find the car fine for city driving but a bit lightweight for anything else. It looks like a crossover SUV but its really a city car and a bit lightweight. If I had known about this design flaw I would have got a Skoda or VW electric vehicle instead as we do a lot of kayaking around Ireland and no longer have confidence in the foof rails. I miss my Skoda which was built like a tank and you could drive anywhere!
Good comment Brian. I’ve just ordered mine and intend to use it to carry bikes on top. Good heads up to get properly fitted bars. Thanks
...@@tmfos..... I fitted my roof rails only this week (Feb 22) I sussed out to fasten them near the ends of the centre section, rather the plastic looking end trims. Mine are aerodynamic and made very little wind noise. ( Cost £93) very easy to fit.😀
the car is amazing, it will be a fun experience to drive it
Loving my 2021 Kona EV… over 320 mile range!
A great option for the 💰!!
I've owned cars for years and don't remember ever thinking about yanking the centre console, but that must just be me... Also, praising but not praising the info-entertainment system, which he declares "still very good compared to rivals", and saying that there's nothing special in the rear seats, apart from armrest, cupholders AND heated seats. I mean, what have we come to expect in a rear bench these days, a pop-corn maker?! I think this review is a bit "yeah, but no, but yes, but no, but yeah, but no"...
🤣😂🤣 Many inconsistancies and contradictions, it was as though he was stuck to find any negatives to complain about so tried to make a few up to justify the review, 😅
I have never checked the "wobble" in my center console. I'm a bit stunned at that comment.
I'm getting one in roughly 2 weeks time. And then I'll have it wrapped in either Deep Space or Black Rose. Can't wait! =D
In what way is a dial with 3 settings quirky ? Had mine for two weeks... a great car when I ordered it 6 months ago and a great car now. There is nothing else out there are the moment that would change my mind.
The Ioniq 5 or Kia EV6?
@@Jeroenneman Great cars but not direct competitors due to the price. Not really available yet either.
I reckon mine is a well built and practical ev.
My previous Tesla P90D was always breaking and was definitely a worse quality
You serious?
I’ve got an e-niro, and I manage around 300 miles on average. 🤨
Yeah ditto, in Summer i've been getting 5.2/5.4 Miles/Kw Mixed driving style
The Diesel Hybrid Version is called D-e-Niro right?
😂
You’re about 5 years out of date with that joke 🤣😂
@@nicalev 😆but gets me every time 👌🏽👌🏽😆
Robert
Kia Niro EV sales figures
2019 April 33
2020 April 66
yeah do not buy KIA EVs
Waiting times have gone up!
Since July I think, Red is now standard colour and I believe silver has gone. I was told it’s up to 29 weeks due to some parts production being slowed down.
I really wanted a red one but already ordered the blue 2 long range which I should get in 3 weeks. Ordered it at the end of May. Really excited to drive it. I think it still looks good.
Every time I watch this sort of thing I find myself wondering who spends all this time squeezing their dashboard.
In 'merica we do that sort of thing all of the time. A little pinch will do ya, and off you go. Don't knock it till you try it. JK
"The eniro gets a 7 year warranty, better than any ev on sale."
MG ZS EV and MG 5: "am I a joke to you?"
Look at the fine print. MGs complete warranty is only five years. The extra two years cover much less of the vehicle. Kia's complete warranty is the full seven years.
@@benanderson89 yeah but mg still covers some parts of the car for 7 years
Is this the clear white color?
Why don't they have two batteries that you can switch over to and recharge the other battery why moving along the road .
2 weeks from order to delivery? No way! I had to wait 6 months, ordered Jan 21
Same, waiting 4-5 months right now.
Just ordered a 4+
Still worth it? LOL I just got one! - it's amazing!
I agree. Had mine a month and love it.
Why didnt you ho for a model 3, same price, more range, safer, autopilot, sunroof, charging network, faster, over the air updates, touch screen/controls
@@philipdrew10 same price? maybe where you live. in RO i get a 2021 kia full option for the price of base model3 :/
@@excesshottest Im talking about at a range, you could of course get a smart car with 100km range for much less
@@philipdrew10 i saw a review not long ago and on highway with 130km/h was 300 or 350km range, not bad in my opinion
So, still quite impressive. But so is the Skoda Enyaq, which is certain to pinch some sales from the eNiro now......
Yeah, but isn't that car in a different price range?
Yeah, that's a beautiful car, but the cheaper option can't quite do what the e-Niro can.
Can the Enyaq match real world range for the same price?
@@madm4tty No way. The cheaper model is lower range and lower power than the e-Niro. Only the higher priced model can match/beat the range and power of the e-Niro. ...and still won't be significantly longer range than the e-Niro, but the price will be much higher for that model.
@@st4849 in the netherlands the e niro 3rd spec is 390 euro's per month against the 550 bare bones skoda enyac. I dont know why but its stupidly cheap
I have one and love it
The only thing I don`t like is KIA`s ridiculous 10K mile service intervals for their EVs..... their ICE cars get 20K or so mile intervals.... weird isn`t it... I guess they need to keep those old fashioned ICE dealerships running....
Yes, I suspect it's a "we'll try to keep you busy lads" policy...... There is, after all, much less to service or work on with an electric car....... And they know they've got a ball and chain on you, because if you go elsewhere ( as the law says you're entitled to do, as long as it's a pukka business and they use genuine Kia parts) then you may give them wriggle room to get out of a warranty claim.....
@@Brian-om2hh that`s exactly it... and who`d want to risk losing a 7 year warranty on their brand new car that`s supposed to give you peace of mind for years.... having said all that... I`m awaiting delivery of my eNiro end of this month :D I hope I won`t regret my decision
@@doncsicso81 i got mine in March. Could not be happier and even in today's market do not regret our decision for a second
Unfortunately the bigger screen version does not have a jukebox. Could not transfer my mp3s from usb to system.
Kia must be having some problems selling the e-Niro in the US. A quick check on Autotrader shows 2020 (!) 'new' models still for sale on dealer lots. Meanwhile over on Volkswagen lots, they sell ID.4's as soon as they hit the lot.
How do you use Waze on the E Niro through the smartphone mirroring system?
I use android auto with Waze
What is it like for easy access for someone older?
Wobble in the center column? Seriously?
actually use the nav system more than android lately. not as good at routing but looks way better and has a nice voice lol
Not sure about 2 week waiting time - I ordered one two weeks ago with expected delivery end of July, and that was only because of a cancelled order. Otherwise, I'd have had to wait till November. I did see one online, but when I phoned the dealer, the car had been sold.
Your TH-cam videos are watched internationally, please mention the range in kms as well.
Divide by 5 and multiply by 8
"Absolutely Magnificent INSIGHT
i would like to buy a electric car but often in the summer whne i go to my caben there is no electricity. only sun panels for lights etc.
I have the Niro EV EX Premium. I love it.
Thanks for the video!!!
Can you please do a review on new Skoda Kodiaq???
The eniro 2 has a very small infotainment screen, not like the one in this video
Why was the Telsa Model 3 not mentioned at all? It starts at £40k and so should have come into the discussion.....
Model 3 fit and finish is notoriously shoddy. I'll fitting doors and paint chipping. Plus the tesla styling is an acquired taste, which I personally haven't acquired.
@@oldrealist9328 you need to get up to speed regarding the Tesla build quality. Whilst it was poor it is now as good as a BMW according to Sandy Munro and many other experts.
Naturally style is subjective, but the Model 3 should not have been left out of the discussion just because some people are not keen on the way it looks.
Given the fantastic efficiency of the Tesla and the Supercharger network, not to mention the quality of the car, it is not acceptable to leave it out of such a discussion.
How come the boot of my 2022 is bigger?
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What real range does the Kia e-Niro have with a 64 kWh battery at 75 miles of speed?
15°C, dry road, two adults and a bit of luggage 75mph on the motorway I get 3.5 miles perkWh all day long from mine so running the battery down to 10% you'll get 200 miles
@@nealm1814 Thanks!!!
@@nealm1814 that's useful. Not intending to be snide- it's a genuine query- do you have similar information for 0°C?
@@piglet5287 Sorry no. Lockdown prevented any long journeys this winter
@@nealm1814 inaccurate - you were allowed to travel for caring responsibilities and to meet a bubble household, and both these criteria applied in my case. Anyway, I'd like to choose a car suitable for when we're out of lockdown. Dangerous dreamer that I am!
Nice e Niro EV
Very nice review👌👌👌
“Nothing clever at the back seats” but it has everything you need lol
Smaller old non EV-cars - like Toyota Yaris - has back bench going forward making huge difference to enlarge trunk size.
It used to be smart and standard, I'd rather take that than backseat heating even if Im living in wintery north.
No mention of Tesla M3 ?
Kia needs to drop the prices by around £4,000 to £5,000 to make it more competitive with the newer and better competitors.
In the netherlands you can lease this car for only 380 euro per month. Thats an amazing price, basicly 200 euro's cheaper than its competitors.
Entry level trim = 2? What an odd choice, almost like 1 comes first 🤔
They cut fully basic trims out
Kia ev 6 is here.
but try to get your hands on one, they are all reserved!
@@ericparisien3051 will get its just matter of time :)
If I can buy one for £16k second hand then I'm interested. The seven year warranty is reassuring.
Buy hyundai ioniq 5 or Kia e niro?
EV6
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We went to Kia and were told you can't get one till November. Look at the Kona you get a trim level higher for the same price.
Odd, I ordered June 7th, delivery July 9th
@@surreyshooter I checked we another dealer, they said earliest Sept. It appears they have sold them all.
The eNiro really holds its value too.
As do many EV's, although that may slacken a touch once sales increase further......
@@Brian-om2hh definitely but I can see the attraction of a second hand Kia over a Tesla.
@@esm7708 Yeah, ours is 1 year old now and I hope there'll be a new e-Niro with even greater range by the time we need a new car. (The EV6 is bigger and higher priced and accelerates like a rocket - not something I need)
@@st4849 I've got an 18 month old Ioniq that I lease. I was expecting it to age really badly in terms of range, equipment etc and it really hasn't. The only thing it does badly is fast charge. It certainly runs rings around anything from the PSA group.
Although I'm probably going to buy an ev6 next year and keep it long term. Big range, fast charging, loads of equipment and big boot with 7yr/100000mile warranty.
@@esm7708 Well, the issue for me is that the EV6 is bigger, accelerates like a rocket and has very similar range to the e-Niro. I don't need any of these improvements especially not at a higher price point. What I need is a 300+ miles winter motorway range for the e-Niro at the same price point. ...as let's face it, it's 2019 tech and in 2023 I fully expect the same price get me a much better range for the same class of car. It does have a 300 mile range since 2019, just make it a winter+motorway range by 2023.
A full spec Hyundai Kona Electric 64 kWh 2022 is a much better choice if you can live with a bit smaller boot space and a bit smaller space for rear passenger. Full spec Kona Electric 2022 is even cheaper than a basic spec Kia e-Niro here in Sweden.
You get more range for the bucks with Kona and the new facelift looks more like an EV if you compare it to e-Niro. Looks even better than e-Niro.
The textured piano panel in e-Niro is really bad too. True fingerprint magnet, small scratches will appear over time and it will be more visible when sunlight hits the panel or other light hits it.
Kia e-Niro is not a bad car. But a bit too pricey for what you get.
Price is intentionally over inflated! If the eniro 2 spec 34kwh is only £2000 less than the 2 spec 64kwh then the bigger battery only cost £4500 at most total and yet the car cost over £10000 more than its petrol equivalent and that's a hybrid. So "Which" "consumer champion" how long would it take the average person doing 10k Miles a year to get their money back on the over spend?
I priced up an eNiro alongside a couple of similar spec petrol models (trim, performance etc) and with me charging mostly at home (and taking into account insurance, tax and current levels of depreciation), I calculated it should break even at roughly 1.9 years at 10k miles a year.
Yay for physical dials and buttons. ID.3 interior and UX completely sucks.
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I don't know why, but I see a Tesla at the front!
Why was the Model 3 never mentioned...? Because it would wipe the floor with the eNiro!
the car doesn't even have KIA's new logo....what to expect from this in 2021 What car?
It has it now
Pity this not a particularly good looking car
But if that isn't something that matters, then the eNiro is a partucularly *practical* family car. If you want looks and a touch of design flair, try the Skoda Enyaq..... Also a very practical car. Both brands often do very well in customer satisfaction surveys.
We're can a commen person that lives in apts and hard too find parking charge there cars or r they just for the rich..?🤔
I live in an apartment and have one. Charge it at work with no issues
How about making them with solar panels on the roof, incase they work in construction and don't have charging ports... duhhhh...🤪
@@stijnhs not everyone has a job like yours, (office building)...
@@Alfredomakanas..0923 even still, looking on my charging map I can see 26 public charging stations within a kilometer of my apartment (for context, I live in a small city far outside the city center). It's really not that difficult to live with an EV
Still worth it in 2022? This is a 2 year old review.
haha mx 30 info system is crap. test it for 3 days and it sucks
You can't use apple car play, google maps or Waze in Rural Devon eg. Dartmoor or Exmoor no mobile phone signal. You will also find there is very few places for public charging. They all take a yawning no of hours on 7kw charging points. We have very few 50KW points. I am sorry but £30,000 for such poor build quality. No way would I buy an electric car here in the UK until we have the infra structure everywhere & they don't take 4-18 hours to charge. All right when at home but not on holiday.
2 weeks my ar$e
The looks of this car were already dated from launch. Three years later it looks ancient and unappealing.
But doesn't that rather depend on just what *appeals*? Not everyone chooses a car based purely on looks. Witness that ugly Toyota CHR thing, or the Fiat Multipla.......
My half price (used) Hyundai Tucson 1.6 petrol can go over 400+ miles per tank and fill up in 5 minutes. Nothing would make me want to spend £40,000+ on an electric car., which simply moves the emissions from the tailpipe to the power plant. Hybrids make much more sense for city and all round driving, best of both worlds. Don't forget governments all encouraged us to go diesel, now they are encouraging electric (even though power supplies are limited). This is another disaster waiting to happen!
Have you been watching the news re how much power is now generated by wind and solar. Your arguments against EVs will very quickly go the same way as the dinasaurs. Sorry, but I'm a very content nearly 300 mile range e-Niro owner.
You liked the new Fiat 500 which is also electric ,
@@KillilaghChurch12 that is true but it's much cheaper. I'm not against electric cars but people need to get real and recognise this is not a solution if we are concerned with using the world's resources.
@@nicholasrigg8999 this isn't just about range. Wait until 20,000,000 cars need recharged in the UK. But I'm pleased that u are pleased with your purchase. Unfortunately we all cannot afford new electric cars.
Electric cars can at some point be powered entirely by renewables, obviously never the case with ICE cars.
Why do people post such obvious nonsense?
Any reviewer who scratches plastic in a video HAS NO SELF RESPECT. What an idiotic thing to do. NO ONE CARES that plastic is "scratchy" lol