2019 Kia Niro EV "Hidden" Features

[@grunf0094]

This probably pertains to all Kia Niro models but thought to mention it as it concerned my personal safety. From the factory I believe Kia set the doors to automatically unlock when the push button shut the car off. I found it concerning that no matter who was around the car this would happen. Fortunately Kia allows this to be changed in the settings menu controlled by the steering wheel mode button. The settings are in the “door” section. You then choose to turn off the automatic unlock function. The instructions are in the manual for this but I had missed it. I am sure some others have as well. The last thing a person wants is for the doors to unlock with potential threats nearby. We live in times where car jackings and other bad things are becoming more common. Keeping our safety buffering space can make the difference in a pinch.

[@EV-olution]

Thanks for the post, and you are correct. It is one of the first things I changed after receiving my car in May 2019, except my 2019 Niro EV was set to unlock when putting the car in Park!!! I set mine to unlock when I power off the car, this way I can look around and decide when I want them to unlock by powering off the car. I do, however, live in a safe place. Thanks again for pointing this out, good catch 🙂

[@carloscanizares4699]

Kia should make it mandatory for their sales team to watch this video. When I buy mine, I’ll ask them about these items you mentioned and test if they know their stuff 🤣 Thank you again!

[@EV-olution]

I have a bad feeling about the results 😂🤣😂

[@rhroney1]

I find, at least in my state, Colorado, most sales people do not know even the basics about their EV offerings.

[@EV-olution]

Unfortunately that is the case for most dealerships.

[@toppokershark]

Thanks for the insight into some hidden features, I've just picked up my first EV (Kia E Niro)

[@EV-olution]

I am glad I could help. You may like my other eNiro related videos since you bought one. Congratulations on your purchase and thanks for watching! 🙂

[@joeeddore]

You can change the regen levels when you first switch on via All Menus->Settings->Vehicle. I think the options disappear as soon as you move. Great video btw. The mirror dip feature is neat.

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much.

[@paulallsop5593]

joeeddore , I agree, I was hoping the Niro had dipping mirrors. My son's Range Rover has them and they are very cool.

[@barryhaeger4284]

Yeah but the Flappy Padels behind the steering wheel adjust the regen levels while driving. Set to Auto and regen is adaptive based on conditions and terrain as the SatNav has information on the incline ahead which is also used during route calculation. For more economic driving and particularly highway driving use the lowest level of regeneration. Regeneration is far from 100% efficient at recovering the kinetic energy of the momentum whereas allowing the vehicle to coast uses almost all of the kinetic energy of your momentum to move the vehicle the losses only from aerodynamic and rolling resistance

[@EV-olution]

@@barryhaeger4284 Actually, the auto regen setting adapts based on the radar at the front of the Niro EV. When the car is in Auto Regen and set to a lower level via the paddles (ex. 0 or 1), and the Niro EV approaches a vehicle, if the vehicle in front slows down the Niro will detect it, the symbol on the dash for the regen setting turns from white to blue, and the Niro adds more regen automatically to slow down. Also to note, it is still possible to use the paddles to adjust the regen to any setting (0, 1, 2, 3) when the car is in Auto Regen mode and it will work exactly the same as when the car is not in Auto Regen mode, with the addition of adaptive regen depending on something being detected by the radar.

[@claireferrant]

Thank you! I've ordered an E-Niro with a sunroof! really interesting video!

[@EV-olution]

Thank you and congratulations on your purchase, you are going to love it.

[@drewmcdougall891]

100 subscribers when filmed and now almost 7,000. Congratulations!

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much 😎. It has been a fun learning experience and I have met some nice people because of my channel. I look forward to the end of all of this COVID crap so we can get back to having electric car events again.

[@merillo5]

I own this car & didn’t know about the mirror dip Thank You so much

[@EV-olution]

My pleasure, glad I could help.

[@SaarStromer]

I have my Kia e-Niro since April 2019 and I am very happy with it and I love your videos!

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much! I am glad you enjoy them. I have to make another, it's just that I have been too busy with family and work. I should start on this weekend. I am glad you like your e-Niro, it is a fantastic car. Thanks again.

[@paulallsop5593]

I'll bet the sport mode is reset to normal as a safety issue. If you have two drivers and one has the skill to drive in sport mode and one does not, it might be a surprise to the unskilled driver when the car drives in sport mode and does something unexpected. Second maybe you can cover what that grill does in the luggage area on the drivers side. I noticed it when you were sitting in the back.

[@EV-olution]

Regarding the grill on the driver side panel in the trunk, it is the subwoofer for the Harmon Kardon 8 speaker sound system. It sounds amazing. I had not thought of doing one, but I may do a video about it. I just wasn't sure how much time I can spend on that one thing. Maybe I will combine it with another feature of the car and make a short video. Thanks.

[@sorakklaflamme]

I own a Mazda CX-5 and it also cancels the "Sport" mode when I shut down the power, as it does when I remove the anti-slip system and it turns it back on upon powering on the car again.

[@EV-olution]

@@sorakklaflamme Thanks for the info. I guess the manufacturers prefer the cars to be in normal when they power cycle.

[@TaofikiGafar]

Some of these features crossover to the hybrid and plugin Niro. The side mirror trick is so useful

[@EV-olution]

That is very good to know. Thank you, I was not aware. One thing about the mirrors, I deactivate the feature for winter just in case of ice buildup.

[@TaofikiGafar]

@@EV-olution good point. Here in California I don't have to worry about that. We are handling our "harsh" winter of 45° Fahrenheit 😂😂

[@andrzejp8782]

I bought Niro EV in Colorado this week. Fantastic car !

[@EV-olution]

Congratulations! You are going to love it :-)

[@svenkuhlmann5665]

Just found another "hidden" thing. The mirror position is also stored with the seat position memory. I did not find this detail in any video.

[@EV-olution]

You are correct. I never mentioned it because at the time I made the video I did not know. Thanks for mentioning it 🙂

[@mikebrueton6716]

Thank you very helpful video. I currently drive a 2020 Kia e Soul over here in Dorset U.K. 👍

[@EV-olution]

I am glad you found it useful. I have a few other videos like this that you may find interesting. Please let me know if you have any questions and thanks for watching 😎

[@hofmarskal]

I did notice som differences from my 2021 e-niro. Side mirrors have the warning light behind the glass. Regen kan be set to auto with the flaps and the car remembers. Question, since I have the 2021 version the infotainment screen is bigger, and when I use android auto there is a lot of space that goes unused, is there a way to use this free space? Bigger map ect. When i switch from the built in nav to the radio the navigation disappears and when I try to go back I get an overview in stead of getting back to nav. I just want to be able to use both without having to fiddle with the screen. Is there a good way to watch youtube, netflix ect. When parked? Thanks for the features video😉

[@EV-olution]

The 2020 through 2023 Niro EV (e-Niro in Europe) both have a 10.25" touchscreen in the higher trims. They also all have the smaller 8" screen in the lower trim. That is the big difference with the 2019 that I had where the biggest touchscreen was 8". Regarding Android Auto, it should occupy the entire screen if you have the setting to remove the Kia split screen. One thing to note though is that when you have AA taking the entire screen, not all apps allow for full screen use. Google Maps will use the entire screen, but ABRP only uses part of it so the AA split screen turns on and displays the Google media. I don't really use the built-in navigation so I am not sure about the situation you are describing, sorry. To watch Netflix while parked, or other video apps, you can look into an Android app called AAAD, but that was from a few years ago so I don't know if it still works. There are devices like the Carlinkit for wireless Android Auto and that lets you do anything. I hope this helps.

[@burkiwa]

Picked up my E-Niro in late Oct, n the Netherlands and I really like it, so far. Regarding this video, I might be missing something, or the s/w is different or updated, however when I press the Drive Mode button nothing changes on the infotainment screen. It only pops up on the instrument cluster showing what the mode is. There appears to be no options to adjust braking or climate control.

[@EV-olution]

Thank you for following my channel. The 2020 with latest software has some differences as compared to my 2019 so it is possible that they have removed the touchscreen notification when changing drive mode. I actually disabled it in my car as it was not needed since I see it in the instrument cluster. It is possible that Kia decided to disable it by default, or remove it completely. As for the regen and climate strength settings for each mode, that should still be in the settings.

[@computerbob06]

If you have something in the boot/trunk and you brake hard or have a front end crash, that something can break through the rear seats and join you in the front..... not good for your health! To prevent this, connect all the rear seat belts, even when not using them! There are KZbin videos somewhere of crash tests showing this happening!

[@EV-olution]

Thank you for the reply, but the center seatbelt is anchored to the seat back, in an impact it offers nothing in terms of structural support.

[@BobAtRSA]

Hi Andre. Just got a 2019 Kia Niro EX Premium PHEV. I'm trying to get "Off-Peak" charging to work, with no luck. I think I have it all setup correctly but as soon as I plug in the charging connector/handle the big green light on the dash goes on and the charger starts charging. It totally ignores my settings. Have you had any success yourself? I'm at a loss. Many Thanks, Bob

[@EV-olution]

Hi Bob. Mine works so I am guessing it is a setting. Send me an email with pictures of your setup screens, or connect with me on Facebook to send them, and I will see if I can help.

[@mattsburgh412]

Nice informative videos. I have a Kona in the middle trim (Kona has 3 trim levels, I think Niro only has 2?). Anyway, from what I can tell the trick with the side mirror is Kia only, I see no mention of it in my Hyundai manual and it didn't work when I tried it. The manual also even says to return the control to the middle position to avoid inadvertently moving the mirrors while driving. Also, my car also does not have the "Smart Regeneration System" option (which you mentioned in the part 2 video, not this one above) , though that feature does appear to be present for the Ultimate trim level on the Kona (the manual says "for cars equipped with Smart Cruise Control System"). Oh well, at least the short cut for setting the Regen and climate defaults for each drive mode worked for me! I had previously found and set those through the regular menu, but this is quicker and simpler.

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much. I am glad you liked it and glad I could help. I am pretty sure that the tilt mirror function only works on models with the seat memory option (top trim). I have 2 other hidden feature videos that you might like as well, you can see them in this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PL9MtbqtkE-2p7tFId2bL__YbU0qJ6zDUK

[@michaeloffner3224]

@@EV-olution mirror tilt works in my Hyundai Ioniq top trim (with memory seats), so not limited to kia

[@EV-olution]

Correct. Both Hyundai and Kia share many components so there will be several tips from my three "hidden features" videos that should also apply to the Kona Electric and Ioniq Electric.

[@nazadaw]

it is like that: Niro and Ioniq are the same care technically and Kona and E-soul are the same, so the side mirror in reverse is possible in Ioniq and Nero. not soul and Kona. just an update :)

[@yigitgungor]

Bummer, I was so excited to try it on my Kona Limited

[@alberthoran720]

I am buying a eNiro to replace my 2016 leaf. Great video. Thanks.

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much, I am glad you liked it. Congratulations on your eNiro. It's a great car and you are going to love it, especially compared to a 2016 Leaf.

[@jpp59]

The mirror feature is only working if you have the memory seat option, unfortunately not available in all country even on the highest level.

[@EV-olution]

Thanks for the info. I was not aware that they were connected.

[@joeeddore]

Thanks that explains why it doesn't work for my UK first edition :(

[@peterbodifee]

I read about the mirror folding option for the Niro and was disappointed that it wasn’t working (I have the Canadian SX Touring). My previous BMW X1 had this feature and I got very used to it, as I parcelled park several times per day. Thanks for sharing! BTW it also works if the selector is first in R and then the toggle switch is put either in L or R. Putting the toggle switch back to the ‘middle’ while in R will put the mirrors back in their normal position.

[@peterbodifee]

With the sunroof: it indeed stops but if you touch the button again it will open all the way. No need to have the windows open?

[@EV-olution]

@@peterbodifee Correct, that is what I show in the video. If you leave the door windows closed and open the sunroof completely, there is a booming sound depending on the speed you drive. That is why the sunroof stops at the first point as it prevents the wind buffeting.

[@JB-iz4ju]

Great video and great car! I had totally missed that you can tilt the sunroof by pressing the button upwards. Did you try it?

[@EV-olution]

Argh! I forgot to mention that. Thanks for the reminder.

[@DanRamosDR]

As a 5'4" person.. I can probably sit pretty comfortably back there. :) Incidentally, I tried the back-up mirror trick with my 2017 Kia Niro hybrid and it didn't do that. So, it's clearly only certain models or only from a certain year and up.

[@EV-olution]

For the tilt mirrors, I have since learnt that if your car does not have the seat memory option the mirrors will not tilt.

[@DanRamosDR]

@@EV-olution Ahha! So it's a trim level feature. Good to know!

[@stevengelfand9212]

Very helpful. Reading the manual is like the Yellow Pages.

[@EV-olution]

Glad I could help.

[@slkhjf]

I'm still glad it's in there tho! I love manuals.

[@EV-olution]

I agree, it is good that they included a nice manual.

[@FredOzzie]

Question: I have a 2020 Niro PHEV and I do not like that it lacks an on/off button on the "Liftgate room lamp". The only way I know to turn off this light (other than pulling a fuse) is to close the latch with a screwdriver. One afternoon the rear hatch did not close completely, which kept the light on for a few hours. Fortunately, I noticed it when it got dark but it could have discharged the small 12V battery if it had been on longer. I tried prying on the light (via slots on top & end) to see if I could take it out and then add a switch but I'm afraid to break it. Do you know whether a special tool is req'd?

[@EV-olution]

Unfortunately I do not know and since I no longer have my Niro EV I can't verify.

[@podoski007]

I purchased my Kia Niro EV in Nov 2019 and just found your KZbin channel. I’m really enjoying the information in your videos. I’d like to know more about the driving modes - comparisons especially sport mode. Also why wouldn’t I just keep the car in regen-3 all the time?

[@EV-olution]

Good morning, I am happy you like my videos and thanks for subscribing! After having experimented with a few settings, I find the most energy efficient mode is 0 and using the paddles to activate regen when needed, at the level needed, then returning to 0 to continue driving. If you set the regen to 0 you will notice that you don't have to keep the accelerator pedal pressed all the time like when you are in mode 3, or 2, or 1. This means that you barely use any power to keep the car moving. If you drive in 1, 2, or 3 all the time you have to keep the pedal pressed to keep a steady speed. Regarding the modes, this is a question of preference, as well as how ecological you want to be for range. On a long trip I would suggest Eco, or Normal, and regen 0. For some fun I use Sport mode. Essentially the different modes will make the accelerator pedal more, or less, responsive. In Sport mode the accelerator pedal is very sensitive to input and you have access to all of the power from the first millimeter of a pedal press. When in Eco mode the pedal is more "sponge-like" and to access the full power you need to floor it. Normal is somewhere in the middle and what I use almost all of the time. I hope this helps. 🙂

[@sly1024]

@@EV-olution That is interesting. I only had my Nero EV for a few days, but I set the regen level to auto, as suggested by many forums and I quite like it. It's like engine braking with a gas car, I just lift my foot off the acc pedal and it slows down. It even knows if I'm quickly coming up on a slower car, then it decelerates more rapidly. I very rarely need to step on the brakes. It's a shame we can't do full one pedal driving. Although, people say you can pull the left paddle to fully stop the car, but that sounds weird (haven't tried it yet). Why does an EV have to be similar in behavior to a gas car? At least let us enjoy the benefits! I'd love to have "auto hold" on permanently and do one pedal driving... I don't fully understand how the electric system works, but I don't think it needs less power to keep the car running on lower level. It's just not going to auto-brake when you release the pedal. I'll try it though. I love the channel, very informative, great presentation! Keep it up!

[@EV-olution]

​@@sly1024 I am glad you like my videos, thank you. The regen settings only really affect how much the car slows down when you come off of the accelerator pedal. The more the car slows down because of regen, the more power the car creates energy and puts it back into the battery. I agree that it would be nice to have Auto Hold persistent, I keep turning it on when I get in my car. Also, since this is an older video I have changed the way I drive my Niro a little bit. I like regen 0 and use the paddles if needed and use the left paddle to stop the car most of the time. I don't use Auto Regen because I find it is too sensitive to cars slowing down, specifically on the highway, or faster secondary roads. I have not put a video out in quite some time because my company has been keeping me very busy, but I do have some videos in the works. Stay tuned 🙂

[@mleboeuf8764]

You lose momentum while using lv 1,2, or lv 3 regenerative breaking. That energy is greater than the energy you can retake and put back into the battery. So its more ecologic and smooth to use LV 0 and breake when you need to, as it will activate the regenerative breaks anyway, unless you break too fast.( if you break too fast, its your disk brakes alone that do the breaking.)

[@howard6130]

Thanks for the info. And congrats on blowing your goal out of the water. 👍

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much 😎

[@peterjorgensen3]

I have a 2020 Kia Niro EV EX Premium (US) and it has a sunroof. No leaks - except one time I took it through a very high pressure contact-free carwash and it leaked a little when the high pressure jets ran across the seam of the sunroof.

[@EV-olution]

I never had a leak either, not in car washes either, but in the last few months before I sold it, the blower at the car wash would make a bit of a noise at the sunroof seam.

[@swekiwi4517]

Great video! Can you turn of the difgent sounds when powering the car on and off?

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much. Unfortunately there is no way to turn off the start and stop sounds when turning the car on and off.

[@swekiwi4517]

@@EV-olution I guess you get used to them? 😎

[@nicomazz1]

Hi there, is there a way to silence the "welcoming jingle" and "goodbye jingle" that is played each single time you turn on-off the car?

[@EV-olution]

I don't have my Niro EV anymore, so I can't go verify, but in my EV6 there is a setting to disable it. I will reach out to a friend who still has a first gen Niro EV and ask.

[@EV-olution]

I got a reply from my friend and he says he does not have an option to disable the welcome and goodbye chimes. Sorry.

[@sewfab3166]

Wayne.. I am enjoying your video's. I recently bought a Niro EV Touring. I am in Ontario. Did you receive a L2 charging station from Kia. I receive a card or coupon to order the Bosch charging station. It shows it to be 16 amps 3Kw out put not enough to charge the car in 9hrs and 35min. Is this the charging station you received?

[@EV-olution]

Hi there. FYI, my name is André, not Wayne. I did not get a charger with the purchase of my car as there was no promo at the time. I was one of the first to receive a Niro EV in Québec and the car was not even listed in the dealer system, let alone on ChargeHub. With that being said, you should buy a charger that is at least 30 amps if you want proper charging speeds and it is worth spending the price difference to get the Bosch 30amp. For my car I bought the Flo X5 smart EVSE since I wanted a Québec made product that looks good and was connected to the Internet so I could get charging reports and manage the EVSE remotely. I needed this for my business since I can't deduct gas expenses anymore.

[@sewfab3166]

Thanks Andre. I will try to upgrade to a 30amp Bosch charging station when I call about the 16amp charging station. Sorry about the confusion my name is Wayne. Thanks for the help.

[@EV-olution]

Not a problem, I was just clarifying. For the charger I don't think you will have an issue. When my wife bought her Soul EV at the same time as my Niro EV she got the Free charger offer, but we upgraded to the 30 amp version, it was all done via the ChargeHub web site.

[@peterbodifee]

I was offered a L2 charger by my dealer here in BC. A Bosch EV200. I was expecting a charger that would indeed recharge a full battery in under 10 hrs, in line with the owners manual and widely reported by the automotive press. Until my electrician pointed out that the offer was a 16A version which he claims to be not L2 for a Niro. Technically L2 charging is defined as 208-240V AC charging an EV battery in under 10 hrs, the typical down time during the night. For the Niro (and the new Soul as well) you will need a 30A model. I am still in conversation with the dealer who should pay for the 30A model as part of the deal I made when buying the car. Bosch will upgrade the 16A model offered by Kia to 30A with 25ft cable for about $350 (incl tax), at least that is what I was told last week.

[@sewfab3166]

@@peterbodifee I agree a 16 amp charging station will not charge the Niro or Soul in 9 hrs and 35min. I am calling Bosch tomorrow to see what they are offering and see if I can upgrade to a 30amp. Charging station. I am disappointed with Kia for cheaping out with the charging station. I tried Bosch today but no answer because of the holiday. Wayne

[@FallenAngel53]

Had my Niro EV2 a few weeks and am lovin it ❤

[@EV-olution]

Congratulations on your new Niro EV. You may be interested in my Kia EV6 "Hidden" features video since it has more in common with your car, feature-wise, than the old Niro EV.

[@FallenAngel53]

@@EV-olution ok I’ll check that out, same dash screens etc yeh, what’s the grey black Knox on the front of dashboard where the grippy bit is mate any idea? Just gone out to charge her up and my wall box is dead as a dodo 🤦‍♀️ Ohme - any one heard of they go so quick ?

[@EV-olution]

@@FallenAngel53I would have to see what you are referencing. If you can share a pic with me on Facebook (André Laurence), then I may be able to help out. As for your Wallbox, I am surprised. Are you sure the circuit breaker has not been tripped?

[@FallenAngel53]

@@EV-olution it had been tripped 🤦‍♀️ also look at the front of Niro as you’re sat in drivers seat - look at windscreen then come bck with eyes over dash there’s a grey round thing

[@nojeshei]

I have the 2020 eco hybrid. Is there a reason why it almost every time starts with gas, not with the battery? The battery level is good but it only comes in play after a minute or so. Very seldomly it starts with the battery. Is there a setting that encourages the car to start with gas?

[@EV-olution]

Unfortunately I am not up to date with hybrids, sorry. Have you asked the question in one of the Niro Facebook groups? I am sure you will find an answer there.

[@KillilaghChurch12]

Echo , normal, sport . I thought it was Eco , Normal , and sport but I could be wrong

[@EV-olution]

It depends on where you are from. In French it is echo, not eco so I tend to say it as echo because I am French Canadian, but then again, tomato, tomahto 😉

[@OrcaFPV]

Thank you for this video. I really missed the first feature you've shown, when I first drove the e-Niro. I knew the mirror feature from the BMW i3... thanks for showing me that it's not missing after all.

[@EV-olution]

I am glad I could help 🙂

[@OrcaFPV]

@@EV-olution I've just tried it... nothing happens. I don't know why, but my e-Niro doesn't flip the mirrors

[@EV-olution]

@@OrcaFPV does yours have the seat memory position option on the driver side door?

[@OrcaFPV]

no, maybe that's why I don't have this feature. Although it's not clear to me, what my manual seat (not electric) configuration has to do with the mirror features 😉

[@EV-olution]

@@OrcaFPV ok, that is why it does not work. Only e-Niro with the seat memory feature have the tilt side mirrors. Sorry 😥

[@CarVsCargroup]

Thank you for this great review.

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much! I really appreciate you watching.

[@Nam3Iess]

I love our 2020 eNiro, it is so fun to drive it :)

[@tome2]

2020 Niro EV EX question. Do you know if there is a way to set it so the horn sounds when you lock it with the fob?

[@EV-olution]

There is no option to set the horn to honk when you lock the door with the keyfob (1 or 2 press). Sorry. UVO will warn you with a notification if you forget to lock them though.

[@norfolkhiker1449]

Have you ever considered the boot space increase job

[@EV-olution]

I saw some videos where people removed the items below the boot floor, but I need the flat floor when the rear seats are folded down, which I why I never considered doing it.

[@tgc4204]

Thanks for the hidden features, especially the feature which points the camera next to the curb.

[@EV-olution]

You are welcome. I think you mean the mirrors that tilt 😉

[@AndyM...]

Do you know if this car has the function where you can close the windows/sunroof with the remote control by pressing and holding "lock" on the remote ?

[@EV-olution]

Unfortunately the Niro EV does not and is something that I found disappointing since it could have been easily implemented.

[@AndyM...]

@@EV-olution Thanks for the reply, yes would have been a nice addition, we are only just seeing it arrive in Australia now (just before a potential model upgrade :)

[@BobDiaz123]

If you lay down sleeping bags for car camping, how much length and width do you have? I've never seen this specification listed.

[@EV-olution]

I will have to get back to you on that one. I never tried. I think that I would have to lay down diagonally for that to work. I measured the width in my video comparison of the Kona and Niro. If I remember correctly the width between the wheels is 41 inches.

[@BobDiaz123]

EV-olution I'm really interested in the measurement, because it tells me how long and wide it is. You can provide the measurements in metric or in feet/inches.

[@EV-olution]

@@BobDiaz123 I just went and measured with the back seats folded down (almost flat). The width between the rear wheels is 105cm and is the most narrow part. If I measure the length from the edge of the folded seat to the back of the car it is 135cm long. If I put the front seat forward and measure from the back of the front seat to the back of the car it is 172cm long. This means that if you put some sort of foam block where people's feet would go, in the back seat area, then you have about 170cm of sleep length. I hope this helps.

[@BobDiaz123]

@@EV-olution Thanks so much, the measurements tell me that for car camping, it would be a bit too tight for me, BUT for the things I sometimes lug around, it would just fit.

[@roygustaveson2695]

I've just recently got my Niro EV and tried the tip re: the mirrors at 1:30 on your video. My car does not do that and I'm wondering if any others have found the same. Mine is a 2019 Premium model.

[@EV-olution]

Are you in the US?

[@roygustaveson2695]

@@EV-olution Yes...in the NE.

[@EV-olution]

Just to make sure I understand correctly: - You have a 2019 Kia Niro EV EX Premium - Your mirror selection button is set to L or R - When you put the car in reverse the side mirrors do NOT tilt down Is this correct?

[@EV-olution]

Did you buy the "EX Premium Launch Edition" option? I believe it is required for the option in question.

[@roygustaveson2695]

@@EV-olution That is correct. I've tried it over and over with the same result. When I bought the car I told the salesman about the feature and he said he'd never seen it on this model. It also mentions it in the "Features and Functions Guide".

[@peterbodifee]

Have you found a way to persist the Auto Hold feature over a stop/start cycle? I would love to have it ON all the time without thinking about it.

[@EV-olution]

I would also like to always have it on, but there is no way of setting it as persistent. I am pretty sure this is programmed this way on purpose and would require an update from Kia with the option to keep it on.

[@sikspek]

If you stop the car by holding the left flipper instead of the break pedal, it will autohold no matter what the setting is.

[@peterbodifee]

sikspek I tried this but can’t get the auto hold SETTING to persist over a stop/start cycle.

[@GertStalpaert]

I would love to have this persistent!

[@EV-olution]

Unfortunately there is no way to make Auto Hold persist. Once you power the car off it turns off :-(

[@TheKnapp99]

Hello - Interesting videos, well made. Thank you for taking the time to do this. I have a question regarding a feature. When the car is locked and I approach it with the fob in my pocket the mirrors unfold and the door handles light up, it's very nice. Is there a way that when it recognizes my approach it can automatically unlock the doors? Thanks in advance for any time you spend looking into this.

[@EV-olution]

I am 99% sure that it is not possible to set the doors to unlock automatically upon approach, but have to verify one menu setting to confirm. I am leaving on a business trip though so I will have to get back to you. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment. I appreciate it.

[@EV-olution]

Sorry for the delay, I was on a business trip. There is no setting to unlock the doors as you get close to the car.

[@Marbellous]

At least in MY20 eNiro there are black buttons on the front door handles (both, outside) so that you can unlock and lock the car from the buttons and never have to dig the keys from your pocket. In my opinion that's as good as doors opening automatically. Actually it's a bit better because there are times when I walk beside the car and don't want it to open.

[@EV-olution]

Yes, you are correct and the 2019 also has the black buttons on the front door handles to unlock the doors. Press once to unlock the driver door press twice to unlock all doors. Thanks for the comment :-)

[@michaeloffner3224]

@@EV-olution my ioniq always open all doors when I press that button, so I assume that is a setting as well somewhere.

[@iliepirvu6199]

Bravo. Very interesting video.

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much. I have other hidden feature videos that may interest you.

[@johng7390]

Really enjoying the show

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much.

[@AlizadehMa]

My kia e-niro back camera suddnly stoped working. Does the camera has any setting? I could not find it

[@EV-olution]

There is no user accessible setting for the reverse camera. It can be found in the service mode of the system, but with the long warranty from Kia I would bring it to the dealer before messing with hidden settings. Have you tried resetting the touchscreen computer?

[@AlizadehMa]

Thanks for answering 🙂 I do not warrenty any more since I am on 175000 km. How do I reset the main computer? I have tried to sat to default. It did not help.

[@EV-olution]

@@AlizadehMa there is a little hole near the left knob. Here is a video about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIeveWCQatOBmdE

[@AlizadehMa]

@@EV-olution thanks. I tried. It did not help. I think the camera is brocken or cabels are lose:-)

[@EV-olution]

@AlizadehMa sorry to hear that.

[@bluemoonsri]

Is there a way to reduce performance when you only have few miles left on the battery to reach a destination? Like turn off climate control, reduce top speed, etc.

[@EV-olution]

The Niro EV (and related EVs) have Eco+ mode that turns off pretty much all accessories and reduces power. It's only used if you are stuck with very little range and concerned about getting to destination. I have never used it in 32,000 km of driving.

[@bluemoonsri]

@@EV-olution Thanks for the quick response. Today I reached home with only 4 miles left. Bad planning on my side and lesson learned. But I will check out the Eco+ mode just in case if I ever need again. Good to know such an option exists. May be deserves a video from you about extending range !

[@EV-olution]

@@bluemoonsri yes it does, that and so many subjects, I don't know how I'm going to make them all into videos 😉🙂

[@EV-olution]

@@bluemoonsri 4 miles is pretty close, but if you did not go into Turtle Mode (light on the dash, no miles of range showing, no accelleration, no power, and only very low speed), you still had room to breathe 🙂

[@bluemoonsri]

@@EV-olution When I was few feet away from home, range disappeared and the dashboard showed 2% of battery left. Tense moment !!!

[@tedthurlby7931]

Can you find a way to keep the "auto hold" on permanently without putting it on each time you start the ev. 2019 niro ev from Seattle

[@EV-olution]

I have only seen one video, from Korea, where they modded the Niro EV to do this, but that was last year and the person never replied as to how they managed to do it. There is no way I know of, but wish I could figure it out. I have been in the administration mode of the car, but most of what looks to be the good stuff is written in Korean. I think that is how they did it.

[@Gordon705]

I was watching your video hoping to find where the master power disconnect is hidden. Any ideas?

[@Gordon705]

I found it. Kia has a PDF for emergency shut down procedure. You disconnect the 12v negative then under the passenger side rear seat is a window. You move the tab in the direction of the arrow and then flip up and last pull out. Only do this after an accident or similar "oh shit" situation.

[@EV-olution]

I just noticed that the comment I had put in using the KZbin Studio mobile app is no longer posted! I had the same problem with a few other comments at that time. Sorry if you thought I ignored you. Essentially I indicated that there is a cutoff wire under the hood, at the front right, near the OBD2 connector and driver side headlight.

[@karentokarchick9297]

Would like to see digital numbers of my speed. Any ideas?

[@EV-olution]

I am not sure I understand, the Niro EV displays the speed as a digital number on the right side of the instrument cluster.

[@david906]

Question, at 7:04 you start the car and you hear 6 bleeps. Does anyone know how to turn this off. And maybe also the bleeps when you turn off the car. Very annoying

[@EV-olution]

Unfortunately you cannot disable the startup and shutdown sounds in the Niro EV.

[@veroniquelarocque4488]

Y a t il une façon de programmer le verrou des portes lorsqu’on sort de la voiture? ( Niro EV SX Touring 2020)

[@EV-olution]

Malheureusement non, mais j'ai remarqué que les portes vont se verrouiller toutes seule si vous débarrez les portes sans les ouvrir. De plus vous allez recevoir un avis de l'application UVO si vous oubliez les portes débarrés après avoir quitté la voiture.

[@eron4130]

My 2020 Niro EV EX trim does not retain the drive mode regen settings when the car is turned off...I have to reset it every time I drive it..Very annoying! My outside review mirrors also do not angle down when reversing no matter how I set the mirror adjustment switches.

[@EV-olution]

If your car does not have the seat memory buttons on the driver door, then you will not have the dipping mirror feature ☹. As for the regen settings, if you set them in the menu of the touchscreen (it should be pretty similar to what is indicated in the video linked below) you should not have a problem and the regen settings should stay. Let me know. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2mnaX-lgpx-fbM

[@eron4130]

@@EV-olution Dealer told me this morning that my car (2020 EX trim) does not memorize the drive mode settings when turned off. Kind of silliy to have the option to set them in the settings menu only to have them default the next time you start!

[@EV-olution]

I find that very odd. If I were you I would contact Kia customer service in your country to ask about it. That does not make any sense.

[@eron4130]

@@EV-olution Kia customer service verified that is correct.

[@eron4130]

@@EV-olution No, my car will not hold regen settings after it is turned off.

[@mleboeuf8764]

i am searching to at least reduce the VESS sound, as its is anoying after a while. No button in the base model in Canada. I recommand lv 1 Regeneration brakes while not accelerating as it can be dangerous, it does not put the brakes lights, wich can lead to an accident on level 2 and 3. I wish i could put it off permanently, as it only waste energy by slowing the car. (its a safety "feature") The mirrors that goes down in reverse. nice, i have to try that. Thanks !

[@EV-olution]

Unfortunately there is no way to control the VESS volume on North American versions, including Canada, even though we don't have a VESS law. The only way to get rid of the sound is to disconnect the VESS speaker that is hidden in the nose of the car, near the hood latch, but this requires removing the bumper cover to access.

[@OurRichLife]

I can't get an EV in Pennsylvania state (providence), USA. As it's in the regulations that there must be a dealership in my state to fix the EV vehicle for it to be sold in the state. Until then I'll just enjoy the video. I am a 2017 Kia Niro and definitely going to stay with this model for 2020... if and when they are available due to the COVID-19. Stay safe and sane everyone. 👍🏼

[@EV-olution]

I'm sad to hear you can't find an electric car close to you, hopefully that will change soon. Thank you for watching my videos I hope you enjoy them.

[@OurRichLife]

@@EV-olution, all in perfect timing! Thank you for making this video. A lot of "hiddens" I found myself too. They actually [dealer & Kia] didn't know the side mirrors tilt down either. Because when I bought my car it did, then a few days later it didn't. As they all said there's no mention of this anywhere within there note about this feature. They all believed it was a 1st Gen special feature that they wouldn't have on newer Gen. Guess they were wrong, LoL. But honestly, I loved finding all the "Easter Eggs" in the Niro!

[@mleboeuf8764]

If you break too fast, its your disk brakes alone that do the breaking, not the regenerative. As its too fast, the computer dont have time and assume it is an emergency.

[@EV-olution]

Correct. Hybrid braking only applies in normal braking situations. Any time that the vehicle needs to stop quickly it is the friction brakes that are used.

[@donaldespeut2042]

The tilting of the side mirrors on my 2022 E Niro DOES NOT WORK IN REVERSE!

[@EV-olution]

Does your e-Niro have memory buttons for the seats?

[@donaldespeut2042]

@@EV-olution Yes, on the drivers side.

[@EV-olution]

@@donaldespeut2042 that is strange. With memory buttons for the seat, you should have the dipping mirrors when putting the car in reverse if you select left or right on the mirror adjustment button.

[@manfelix6820]

so cool~ love it!

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much!

[@EV-olution]

I forgot to mention that I have 3 videos about hidden Niro EV features, you can see them in my playlists.

[@markginn7806]

Mine is a 2017 Hybrid. You cannot fit a full size clothes dryer in it. Found that out the hard way.

[@EV-olution]

It would have surprised me if it did fit.

[@markginn7806]

@@EV-olution The roof line is 1/2" too short

[@EV-olution]

@@markginn7806 pretty close, I am surprised.

[@Travellingplonker]

Echo mode

[@EV-olution]

😎

[@rachelsmith6820]

I like how they have copied BMW features that have been around since at least 2003 (that's how old mine is) but definitely no where near the BMW price sticker.

[@ReevansElectro]

My 2020 Soul EV doesn't remember my home address or any other addresses after I turn the car off. I don't think this is a hidden feature. Is anyone else having this difficulty? Any solutions?

[@EV-olution]

That is not normal. You should make sure your SD card is properly inserted and consider resetting your settings to default. If this does not work then contact Kia Canada as your dealer will probably have no idea.

[@doThatGWalk]

Have u compared all 3 modes yet?

[@EV-olution]

Do you mean the drive modes: Eco, Normal, and Sport? If so, compare in which way?

[@doThatGWalk]

@@EV-olution yes, the Sport mode is very fun. Idk if u tried all modes & compared the range & Regen mode in each. How you would use all 3 in different situations?

[@EV-olution]

I do use all 3 modes, but I have not made any comparisons of them. I use each one depending on my mood and what I feel like having as accelerator pedal feel. In Eco mode the acclerator pedal is not very sensitive and full power only happens when you put it to the floor. In Sport mode the pedal is very sensitive to input and full power is instant. The regen for each mode can be set in the touchscreen and I have them set differently than what was by default, based on my preference. I hope this answers your question a bit as I will not be making a video about this for some time.

[@peterbodifee]

I drive Eco mode all the time with max regen. Once you get used to pedal input you can still drive ‘swiftly’. I once got pulled over by a cop who observed my quick acceleration (I was not speeding!) and felt he had to warn me for driving like I was in an emergency... I explained him that electric motors allow a car to accelerate quite differently compared to a traditional engine with a transmission. Occasionally I ‘show off’ to my passengers with sport mode what the car is capable of. The usual response are screams because they are totally surprised 😀

[@doThatGWalk]

@@peterbodifee the sport mode is a thrill on this Car lol, the tires can spin out some & since it's FWD the wheels can pull you like a Rollercoaster.

[@ATCLoki]

Or just set your drive mode customization in the Vehicle Settings screen.

[@EV-olution]

Yes, that is talked about in the other hidden feature video I have. Thanks.

[@ATCLoki]

@@EV-olution ya, I saw that after. I have the 2020 soul limited. Reach out if you ever want to compare notes. Thanks for the content.

[@EV-olution]

@@ATCLoki 2020 Soul EV, thats great. My videos about features should be 100% compatible with your car. If I have any questions I will let you know. Are you in Canada?

[@maxsec2]

ah you guys get cooled seats as well....only heated in the UK...

[@EV-olution]

Yes, we are fortunate to get everything here in Canada. I love the cooled seats, they are my new favorite toy :)

[@maxsec2]

@@EV-olution yeah first experienced them in Florida ona hire car..... the best accessory on a car.

[@k.thompson8549]

That’s odd, my Niro 4 hybrid has them.

[@vladdutz20]

You can sit upright in the trunk in the base version or if you lower the floor in the high spex version

[@EV-olution]

Yes, thank you. The issue with mine is that I have a bunch of stuff stored under there 😎

[@joaoc.miranda8106]

Hi, another hidden functionality and, not described in the owners manual, the charger can be adjusted for different levels, as you can see in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZC6qnSeq5itmqc

[@EV-olution]

Thanks for the information. Since I use an L2 charger at home I have not even opened the L1 charger that is still in the trunk of my car.

[@stevenmullen8402]

The noise it makes when you turn it on and off can you mute it i think it will get annoying after a bit

[@EV-olution]

Hi, this is an older video so I am not sure what noise your are asking about.

[@stevenmullen8402]

@@EV-olution When you turn the car on and off the car played a tune can you turn it off

[@EV-olution]

Sorry, there is no way to turn off the starting and stopping sound inside the car when you turn the car on and off.

[@rickdeckard9810]

Would love to see if an electric scooter fits in the trunk.

[@EV-olution]

I will see what I can do. Is there a model in particular?

[@haniatian2298]

Kia niro EV 22022 please?

[@EV-olution]

Do you mean the new version? 2022 is the old version.

[@sony9650]

It’s eco not echo mode

[@EV-olution]

It depends on where you are from. In French it is echo, not eco so I tend to say it as echo because I am French Canadian, but then again, tomato, tomahto 😉

[@TheNewFaceOfHSP]

Video starts at 1:25

[@EV-olution]

Yep, when I started my channel I tended to ramble too long for the intro. Thanks for the link 😎

[@flolou8496]

How funny to hear this man begging us for 250 subscribers when he uploaded this 4 years ago, and is now on target to get 15,000 subscribers in the next 6 months. (albeit 5 years later)

[@EV-olution]

Yep, it's weird to look at old videos and see that. FYI I had not posted a video in over 1 year, so my channel growth suffered. I just uploaded my first video in 14 months, a review of the Kia EV9 SUV. Thanks for watching this one, I appreciate it.

[@GEMBOYO]

every time i see your videos, i am afraid that something sharp comes out between your hands 😅

[@EV-olution]

😂😂😂

[@DigThat32]

If only he'd driven 3 more KMs

[@EV-olution]

I had not noticed until you mentioned it. Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@maximuscomfort]

EV cars are just too expensive and in the long run you don't want to spend that much on a battery system. I have a hybrid for the last eight years and will see if it is worth keeping when the i light displays.

[@EV-olution]

There are several studies that have compared overall cost of ownership of pure EV vs comparable gas car and every time the EV costs less to own vs the gas car. There was one that compared a Tesla Model 3 vs a Honda Civic and after 5 years the Civic costs more to own. Even before EVs started to drop in price there are studies that prove that you save over the life of ownership. Here is just one example. I hope this helps. www.2degreesinstitute.org/reports/comparing_fuel_and_maintenance_costs_of_electric_and_gas_powered_vehicles_in_canada.pdf

[@yogajedi3337]

@@EV-olution A brand new Dacia cost 10K Euro and 100 Euro a year with dead simple self service. You got to drive(and fast charge cheap) a lot to beat that.

[@yogajedi3337]

A report from a so called "green" institute? No bias there..... 🧐

[@jimwhook]

@@yogajedi3337 you compared the cheapest car out there with an EV.... That's like comparing a bicycle to a motorbike... Both get you from a to b, so they are equivalent. I just went from a 2017 Kia Ceed to a 2019 Kia eSoul and the difference is still huge. They were closer in price than the dacia but my EV is lightyears more advanced. I wouldn't even say these two cars are comparable, never mind a Dacia. The Dacia, even a 2021 version doesn't have the same level of features, safety and tech, to my old Ceed. At least the studies tried to use a more popular comparable car...

[@ELP1125]

Eco ECO, NOT ECHO

[@EV-olution]

As a French Canadian, "écologique" in French sounds more like echo. So when I speak in English I tend to say echo. I have a bit of an accent when I speak in English, sorry you don't like it.

[@mleboeuf8764]

I drive in Normal mode, and i say ECO mode is not so Ecological, as its not in LV 0 regenerative mode. All modes can be called ECHO when the VESS is active and your near a wall !

[@keithnewton8981]

eco is pronounced ee co not echo. Please stop touchering the English language. Eco is short for economy its not echo. The sunroof was never dropped in Europe. People do not read there owner book.

[@EV-olution]

I am French Canadian and in French the word sounds more like "echo" and that is how I said it. If you don't like the way I speak, or my accent, you are free to not watch my videos.

[@MrWoofits]

1. torturing not touchering 2. read their (possessive) owner book, NOT there (direction) owner book. People should not throw stones in glass houses.

[@YeCannyDaeThat]

Echo mode

[@EV-olution]

That's rrrright laddie 😉. I am French Canadian and in French the word sounds more like echo than eeko, and that is why I pronounced it that way. Thanks for taking the time to watch my video, I appreciate it.