COMPARED: 2020 & 2019 Kia Niro EV (e-Niro)

[@gertvandijk5849]

Four years after this video I'm in the market for a used e-Niro and it's a great way to see what are the changes for the MY20 and how to recognize these - this comparison hard to find online. Thank you so much!

[@EV-olution]

That is great to hear! I am glad my older video is still helpful. The e-Niro is an excellent choice, regardless of the year you choose, but be aware that the first model year in Europe saw some countries get the e-Niro with no Kia Connect (UVO) app connectivity, so you may want to look at the 2020 depending on the country you are in.

[@gertvandijk5849]

@@EV-olution Yes, I'm aware of this and looking at MY20/MY21. The number of imported cars with all kinds of different configurations from several countries make it a nightmare to compare, though 🤪

[@Leah-yw1fi]

I bought my 2020 Kia Niro in May 2020. It has been absolutely flawless. I love this car! Everything about it. So much better than a Tesla in that all of the controls of the vehicle or just like a standard vehicle instead of having to find them on a touchscreen. ❤

[@EV-olution]

I loved my Niro EV when I had it and still say that it is one of the best EVs around for the price.

[@relex28]

finally someone who showed the differences, keep it up sir!

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much!

[@EV-olution]

Also, thanks for being a subscriber, I appreciate it.

[@503Zephyr]

Thanks for video comparison. Three days ago I bought my 2019 eNiro [white] and had a chance to buy a 2020 eNiro but the 2020 was going to cost me a lot more money. I looked over the cars and saw only the taillights and displays screen as primary differences so I passed on the 2020 and took the 2019. I worried that I had missed something, but your video confirmed there are not many differences. Thanks for taking the time to do these. I appreciate them.

[@EV-olution]

Congratulations on your purchase you're going to love your 2019 Niro EV. I'm glad I could help, thank you.

[@Truthseeker71]

I just had the same scenario and chose the 2019 over the 2020 to save money. I’ve heard that that silver strip under the screen on the 2020 is annoying due to how it reflects the sunlight into your eyes. Glad mine doesn’t have that.

[@KeremUnterberger]

Thank you very much for the comparision! I will get my 2020 NIRO EV next Friday :-) Greetings from Austria!

[@EV-olution]

Congratulations! You are going to love your Niro. Is it called the e-Niro in Austria, or is it Niro EV like here? Thanks for following my channel, I appreciate it.🙂

[@KeremUnterberger]

In Austria, it‘s the e-Niro :-)

[@EV-olution]

@@KeremUnterberger Thank you.

[@stefanweilhartner4415]

wie viel mußt du hier abdrücken für das gerät?

[@EV-olution]

@@stefanweilhartner4415 I am not sure I understand because Google Translate makes your question strange in English.

[@lionelbernard534]

Thank you very much EV-olution, thanks to you and your videos I finally dared to take the plunge and I decided to buy a Kia E-niro 2020 premium which arrives on July 17. I admit that I watch all the videos in loops so I can't wait to have my E-niro :)

[@EV-olution]

Congratulations! You will love your e-Niro and thanks for watching!

[@automotivewoman4365]

Nice multi angle edit and simple graphics. Well done AGAIN!

[@EV-olution]

Thank you. I spent a ton of time on it last weekend, in a rush to get it done before the week started because I knew my company would keep me busy with projects all week. There are things I don't like about it, but as a creator I guess you know that there is always something we don't like about videos we post 🙂🙂🙂 Thanks again.

[@rluijend]

I picked up my MY20 e-Niro yesterday in the Netherlands. For me the biggest differences you did not mention are the 3-phase charging (3 times as fast AC charging) and the new app to control car options from your phone. The MY20 e-niro uses the UVO app and a wireless connection similar to what a Tesla is using.... That were for me the main reasons to opt for a MY20.

[@EV-olution]

Congratulations on your purchase. Here in Canada, and in the US, UVO Intelligence has always been in the Niro EV; I have it in my 2019 and actually have a video about it from last year. Also, in North America we don't have 3-phase electricity which means we don't get the 11kW OBC (onboard charger) that is available in the 2020 European models of e-Niro, too bad for us ☹. That is the only reason I did not mention those items. Thanks for pointing that out though.

[@derrellnicholls7438]

I have the 2019 Kia Niro EV model like yours. I'm quite happy with this vehicle and the only negative thing i can say about it is the back up camera. The back up camera should have a rain shield cover due to the image being distorted in the rain. Thanks for posting your video's. Surrey B.C. Canada.

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much! For the rain, I agree. If you treat it with RainX, or a similar product it helps a bit.

[@ainhatda8807]

Can you use a stickyback liked eyelid for the camera, it might help ! Surrey bc too

[@EV-olution]

Check out my latest video to solve the problem of the camera getting dirty: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6WVhX59Z69gd80

[@irishjg1]

Many thanks for a great comparison video. I loved the funny outtakes at the end and liked your alternative Kia emblem on the front of your 2019 model. Nice touch.

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much! I have been adding outtakes to the end of most videos because if I can't laugh at myself then I can't laugh at anything else 🙂😉🙂

[@trentwjohnson]

My 2019 US model EX-Premium also has the blue piping and blue-perforation seats. Really cool look!

[@EV-olution]

In my US vs Canadian Niro EV comparison video it is one of the differences I noted :)

[@peterromers]

Thanks for the video 👍 Here in Denmark, Europe the 2020 comes with a 3 fased charging which makes charging somewhat faster. Probsbly the most important chsnge besides the screensize.

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much! You are correct; In Europe the e-Niro received the 11kW 3 phase onboard charger. Unfortunately in North America we don't have 3 phase so it is not in our versions. Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@madswellejus]

Har du købt én?

[@martinottosson6583]

Same in Sweden. A really great update far more important than the infotainment.

[@EV-olution]

@@madswellejus sorry, I just saw your comment and translated it. No, I kept my 2019 e-Niro.

[@EV-olution]

@@martinottosson6583 if you mean the 11kW onboard charger, I agree, it is important, but we don't get it here in North America so I did not talk about it. 🙂

[@celtics2008champs1]

Thanks for the video. LOVE the outtakes at the end, wish my friends who are other youtubers would do that....how about a comparison between Niro and other comparable EV.

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much! I have one other comparison video out about the Kona Electric and I will be doing one with a Model 3, but I have a couple of other videos to make first.

[@marcelblom2406]

Waiting for my MY2020 as I type this... can't wait. Like your videos!

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much! You are going to love your Niro EV.

[@sharpola1]

I think the speed for the backup camera switching off when you use that option is 15kph. I tried it for a bit but found it a bit annoying when I wanted to change the radio station and driving slowly out of the driveway. Great video, keep it up. Love that you include the little outtakes at the end 😀

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much and thanks for the information! I can see how the other apps being blocked temporarily could be annoying. I still wish I had the option. I had looked at the admin menus, but most of them are in Korean so I was not able to see where the option is. I am sure it is present, the tech is the same, I just can't find it. I wish they would update the 2019 menus. Thanks again 🙂

[@peterbodifee]

EV-olution which begs the question if we (2019 owners) will ever be able to get updates. Would you know?

[@EV-olution]

Right now I do not know if the core will get updates. I did order the infotainment update from the new Kia Map site because it is now only 30$ CDN + shipping. One thing to note though, since owning my car for just over 1 year, a couple of months ago I noticed that the smart cruise control was drastically improved over night. There was a giant jump in accuracy and lane centering and this makes me wonder if Kia secretly pushes updates for some things.

[@geothermal]

To cover the piano black on the 2020, I placed about 40 stickers so no glare now. Thank you for the video. Now I need to take a pen and label everything under the front hood. (^:

[@EV-olution]

If I am not mistaken there are some kits available to cover the trim in vinyl, that are designed specifically for the car. That way you can cover the gloss black and personalize the car. I am considering doing it for my EV6 and maybe making a video about it. 😄about under the hood 😎

[@Anfield_the_place_to_be]

Hey, congrats on crushing your subsciber goal one year ago😅👍🏽 Great video! Im going for the 2020 model now

[@EV-olution]

LoL, thanks. FYI, the 2021 Niro EV now has wireless Android Auto and CarPlay, as well as different trim levels. You may want to investigate that as an option.

[@podoski007]

I have a Niro EV 2019 and follow you from California. Your videos are very informative without being too lengthy. Being new to a completely electric vehicle, I'd like to know about what service maintenance EV's require and how often. I'm use to oil changes, air filter changes, lube, etc. Also thoughts on charging the battery; keeping it fully charged each time or only to 75% unless going on long distance road trip, letting battery run down to XX before charging, downside of using the fast charger regularly, etc. Maybe these could be ideas for future videos.

[@EV-olution]

Thanks for following my channel, I really appreciate it and thanks for the compliment 🙂 Up until now I have not covered battery charging habits and maintenance of EVs since there are lots of videos about the subject. I try to make videos that are a little different, or unique, but I suppose that I have enough subscribers asking that I should probably add the topic to my list of videos to make (I am going to need longer days 😉) Regarding maintenance, Kia has a published schedule for the Niro EV and you should verify what Kia states regarding warranty vs maintenance, but with that being said, all EVs in general require very little maintenance. The most important things to do is to have your brakes properly cleaned and lubricated once per year. This type of maintenance can take up to 2 hours and requires disassembly of the brakes at the 4 wheels. It is more critical in locations like where I live due to rain and winter, but still important even in CA since brakes on our cars are rarely used due to the hybrid braking system used (motor regen first, then friction brakes). For the cabin air filter, you can change it yourself in 5 minutes so unless you really don't like doing stuff, I would not pay the dealer, or a garage to change it. Regarding charging your car's high voltage battery, like with any lithium ion battery it is strongly suggested to keep it between 20% and 80% charge. Avoid draining it to 0%, avoid leaving it charged at 100% for any long period of time, and don't quick charge frequently, only when needed. If you follow these rules of thumb your battery will last a very long time. I charge to 90% for regular use, I only charge to 100% if I am going on a long trip the next day, and I only use DCFC (DC Fast Charging) if I need it on a long trip. After 25000km and 1 year my battery SoH (State of Health) is still 100%. I hope this helps.

[@arun7kurup]

I enjoyed this video... and the outtakes at the end were great! Thank you. Would be great to have comparisons of battery range / charging speeds / etc between the models.

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much! That is an interesting idea since the 2020 is supposed to be using the new NCM811 cells. In theory the range and charging speeds should be identical since the battery capacity and onboard charger are exactly the same (along with pretty much everything else).

[@arun7kurup]

@@EV-olution not sure if you could compare the 'real world' experience versus EPA data. I'm always anxious that if I buy something so tech heavy, it'll be out of date when the next model comes out

[@EV-olution]

@@arun7kurup Don't let that stop you. I bought my 2019 before it was available, never saw it, tested it, nothing, and it was a first generation. I don't regret it one bit. In the summer I easily get over 400km of range and I do lots of highway driving, use AC, cooled seats, radio, Android Auto, charge my cell, etc. I drive it like a normal car. In the winter, when it is extremely cold (example -25C or -30C) I get around 300km to 320km of range. Nothing in my car has been outdated by the 2020 version and I would not change it even if I was offered a free update to a 2020. If you keep waiting for the next best thing then you will never buy one. It is the same thing as with buying a computer, there will always be a new version, model, technology. If you always wait for the new tech you will never own any tech. 🙂

[@atariandre5014]

Excellent video.....I'm currently in the process of getting this car...only doubt is the trimline.... Very nice improvements IMHO. I really like the piano black.....if you don't want fingerprints on it.......don't touch it.... :D Love the new rear lights too, I really prefer the all-red look.... What I really don't like is the blue elements all around on the outside. The very reason to choose the e-Niro over any other EV for me is that it looks like a normal car. I never understood why electric cars had to look weird or even ugly. So, there's no need to "show off" that it's an electric car on the outside. In fact, I always order my cars with the type plates on the rear not-installed....not sure if Kia offers this since I've been a Skoda driver for my last 5 cars.....

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much, I appreciate it. The trim levels in Europe are different from here, and it changes from country to coutry as well. Here in Canada we get the SX top trim with everything, and there is the "entry" trim EX, but they are hard to get and very rare. In the 2020 a nice update is the fact that it no longer uses an SD card for the nav system and I really like the new 10.25" screen. Regarding the blue trim, it should be fairly easy to wrap those bits in 3M. For the badges, I don't think you can order it without them, but none of them make it obvious that the car is electric; the lower right badge says Eco-Electric, but it is written so small that you have to be standing next to it to read the words. That plus the fact that it's the same badge design as all other Niro versions. It should be easy enough to remove, I had mine replaced at the dealer because mine became tarnished after only 1 year; it was covered under warranty. You are going to love your e-Niro 🙂

[@ServieJanssen]

very very good comparison. Well made. Can't wait for my MY2020 to arrive in The Netherlands

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much! I know the feeling, I waited for a long time and towards the end I was so anxious 🙂

[@johnrogers1423]

It was interesting to see what I missed out on after planning to purchase this car. I was disappointed that Kia decided not to release it here, due to lack of support for EVs from the Australian government. I bought a Tesla Model 3 instead.

[@EV-olution]

Wow, that is disappointing! 😯 I am surprised that they did not release the e-Niro there! It's a shame because it really is a fantastic car. I have other videos about the e-Niro that may interest you. Since it is my first EV my channel leans more on the Niro than other EVs... for now (follow my channel for new things coming 🙂). The Tesla Model 3 is a great car, it was one of my choices and I really wanted it, but I needed the hatch and prefer the seating position and ride of the Niro.

[@michelu4556]

Great channel, keep it up. I've been driving the KIA e-Niro 2020 for 5 weeks and 3500km. It is a great car and very economical. It's the first electric car for me too. Do not forget the possibility of remote control via the smartphone on the MY20. The app is not perfect, but it gives you the option of remote air conditioning. An important advantage of the 2020 model year Greetings from Germany

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much! In Canada, and the US, the UVO app was available and I have it in my 2019. It is also in the 2020. Thanks again. 🙂

[@michelu4556]

@@EV-olution Okay, I didn't know that. UVO is only available in Europe with the MY2020

[@EV-olution]

Last year I found out about Europe not getting UVO and did not understand why. I still don't get it. Someone even made a product to solve the problem for the 2019 e-Niro : www.openvehicles.com

[@peterbodifee]

EV-olution André, I suspect that the back end infrastructure may have been an issue (not ready), or Kia not able to secure a good (read low cost) M2M data deal with an European LTE provider. Which brings me to biggest gripe I have: the response time between the app and the car is way too long.

[@EV-olution]

I agree and the app is slow, but it is better since the latest update.

[@alexanderkolodziej2663]

thanks for the awesome video! i skimmed through the comments but didnt see the question/answer that i wonder about most now... whats good about having the back camera on for a while while driving off (forward)? so curious about that! :)

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much. Essentially what I would ultimately like is the ability to activate the backup camera whenever I want, like in a Tesla. The reason is mainly for when I am at a light and some idiot decides to get really close, the backup camera would let me see how close they are. It is not an important thing, but I would like to be able to choose.

[@johnbarron8882]

I've just purchased a 2019 Kia e-Niro. pre-loved, 11,000 odd miles on the clock. Being delivered on Tuesday. My current vehicle is a Suzuki mild hybrid - and they've SO NEARLY got it right. But close - no cigar, not quite there. It's ALMOST what I want, and yet not quite. So I'm trading up to a Kia plug in hybrid. I haven't seen it yet, just a video, but it looks nice. My previous two vehicles were both Kia Rios, which I loved, but eventually became a bit long in the tooth, and started to require expensive servicing and repairs after ~ 10 years or so. So after a brief flirtation with Suzuki... (OK, my late wife would have said I'm like Chelsea football club, playing away from home... - we were both Chelsea fans) I'm returning to my former love of Kia. Let's see how it goes next week.

[@EV-olution]

You stated "Kia e-Niro", but then stated "I'm trading up to a Kia plug in hybrid". Is it the e-Niro or the PHEV Niro?

[@johnbarron8882]

@@EV-olution It is a plug-in hybrid PHEV, so it's not self-charging although I understand it has regenerative engine braking. There are plug-in points within 5 miles of me, at supermarkets. That should work well, I can't currently get plug in points at home in my flat, but may be able to agitate for nearer plugin options. I became a bit concerned at rising petrol prices, so decided to go at least electric capable. And I like Kia models a lot, this will be my third Kia.

[@computerbob06]

Gotta love that 66%/290km range readout! Public charging in the UK isn't great, so to have a car with around 400km/250mile range before you need to charge, is a godsend!

[@onlineo2263]

Not a fan of the piano black but it overall definitely looks nicer and the larger screen is much more useful.

[@EV-olution]

I agree, the new design is nicer, but the finish really kills it for me. I would wrap that plastic.

[@jakestrich]

Thank you for posting this video! Literally answered the exact question I googled :)

[@EV-olution]

You are very welcome and I am glad it could help. Thanks for taking the time to watch my video.

[@iliepirvu6199]

Congratulations for your videos. Very useful. I like very muck Kia Niro, it's a great car. Hope to have one in the near future. Greetings from Bucharest, Romania.

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much and I am glad I could help. I hope you get a Niro soon 🙂

[@drewcantu]

I always stay until the end just to see the outtakes.

[@EV-olution]

If I can't laugh at myself, they who am I going to laugh at 😎

[@ScotmanUK2000]

"Flashers"😆 We call them "Indicators" in the UK as they help us indicate which direction you intend to go.

[@EV-olution]

That is much better and indicative of what they are used for. Thanks for the info 🙂

[@Gaaaah]

Its a blinker pal!

[@EV-olution]

@@Gaaaah it all depends where you are from. Here it's a flasher, in the UK it's an indicator and for you it's a blinker. Does it really matter what you call it if you all understand what it is?

[@Gaaaah]

@@EV-olution just some light hearted humor that, yes, we refer to the same item differently in different parts of the world. Agreed

[@EV-olution]

Got it, I wasn't sure. Thanks for the clarification :-)

[@madswellejus]

Thank you! Once again another great video. Been waiting to see the difference. Isn´t there a difference in charging as well?

[@EV-olution]

My pleasure, I am glad you liked it. In Canada and the US there is no difference for the charger, but in Europe the 2020 now has an 11kW onboard charger because in Europe there is 3-phase electricity. Lucky them 🙂

[@be236]

I think here in North America, L2 charge rate is 7.2kW... that's slightly better than my previous Nissan LEAF 2017 at 6.6kW max charge rate...

[@marcusdamberger]

It looks like at 1:25 on the 2020 you can see a blue eyebrow above the projector lamps, while the 2019 is white? Or is this just the difference in lighting on those two days you shot them? thanks for the great video on these model years. The walk around worked really well, you managed to get nearly the same angles and distance, even though it was different days!

[@EV-olution]

The color of the reflector above the LED headlights are the same "silver" type color, but due to the sun and angle the 2020 looks a bit blue in the video. I can confirm this 100% because I just met another viewer of my channel, who owns a 2020 in Gravity Blue, and I verified again: They are the same on the 2019 and 2020. Interesting detail to notice, I had not seen it. 🙂 I am glad you like the video. As for the walkaround I had to do it twice because I wanted it to be fairly close. I am glad someone noticed and appreciated it 🙂 Thanks for watching.

[@scotmurray3733]

Thanks for the comparison! Some interesting things I've found about my Niro SX touring 2020: The backup camera is very clear, much easier to see than my wife's 2019 RAV4 hybrid. I really do NOT like the "chrome" trim under the touchscreen... When the sun is high, it reflects straight into my eyes when I'm travelling in the right direction. To the point where I'm considering covering that section of trim with black gaffer tape. I also wish the "auto hold" was programmable and automatic, I guess they didn't want to be too much like Tesla? 😉 Otherwise, I'm very, very happy with the vehicle!

[@EV-olution]

I found that the trim on the dash was more of a silver colour and I thought the issue would be sun on the piano black. You are the second person to comment about this issue. I would suggest having it wrapped in 3M, you can choose the color you like. The Auto Hold not being persistent is a thing that bugs me in my 2019 as well. Thanks for watching!

[@DavieParkes]

Thank you, I have placed an order for a 2021 plate eniro 4+ to replace my 2019 ioniq, mainly to your in-depth features of the car. Thanks

[@EV-olution]

Great choice! I am glad that my older videos are still useful and glad that I could help 😎

[@christophersherrington5412]

Loved the blooper reel at the end.

[@EV-olution]

Glad you liked it. I have them at the end of most of my videos 🙂

[@magnusjrgensen2782]

I have the 2019 in gravity blue as well. Love the car, but I wish they had app-support for 2019 model in Norway. This is only available with 2020 model.

[@EV-olution]

I had heard that UVO was not in all countries, it was one of the things that had to be included for me to accept mine when it arrived. I have UVO, but someone sent me this link for people who don't have it and it may interest you. www.openvehicles.com/

[@be236]

My Niro EV 2019 is advertised as "platinum graphite" but looking at it from afar, it looks BLACK.. but if you get closer, then it looks like a DARK GREY colour.. oh well.. it's still better than a true BLACK colour.

[@jonparsons9600]

Looking pretty hard at the Niro ev. Live in IL and I can’t find any, closest is in GA. Any tips when buying from another state? Or any advice for a first time ev buyer ? Thanks

[@EV-olution]

The Niro EV is a great car to look into for your needs. Unfortunately, being in Canada, I don't know about buying from another state, but I do know of some viewers that have done it. The main issue is that any service, or maintenance, would have to be done at the out of state dealership since they are the ones who are EV certified by Kia. Are you part of any Facebook Niro EV groups? I am pretty sure that an answer could be found there.

[@ErikGeurts]

One thing that's not so much visible on the outside (or the inside) but definitely a change is that the 2020 model has an 11 kW on-board charger, whereas the 2019 has a 7 kW version. I'm not sure if this is true in all markets, but it is in Europe.

[@brianfish8269]

I ordered an e-niro in March, here in France and the 11 kW charger was a 500 euro option.

[@EV-olution]

The 11kW charger is only available in markets that use 3 phase. Since we don't have 3 phase in North America our cars don't get the faster charger. Thanks for pointing that out.

[@ErikGeurts]

​@@brianfish8269 I ordered mine in September 2019 in The Netherlands, but later the dealer and I found out that the models being delivered in 2020 have the 11 kW charger by default, even if not ordered. It's not an option in our market. In my case the car ended up being about 150 euro more than what's on my order confirmation.

[@brianfish8269]

@@ErikGeurts Interesting, thanks for the info. For 150 euro I wouldn't mind, but as I was offered the option to save 500 I took it. I am also keeping my fingers crossed that I can take advantage of the increased government allowance, on EV's, of 7000 euros, up from 6000 euros, on the 1st June, as the car is due the end of July (2020???), again fingers crossed.

[@ErikGeurts]

@@brianfish8269 I think the reason it's only 150 euro extra for me was that when I initially ordered it, the 11 kW charger didn't exist (not even as an option). And in the Dutch market, in May 2020, it's not an option at all, the only version being sold is the one with the 11 kW charger. I think that ordering it with an 11 kW on-board charger is smart at 150 or 500 euro. The market value of that will be high if you ever find yourself in a position where you want to sell the car again in a couple of years. Faster charging will have become the norm by then.

[@gattman01]

Hi Great Video, in the UK the MY20 also gets LED Head Lamps, a Battery Heater and a Faster 3 pin Charger.

[@EV-olution]

Thanks for the reply, but this is a comparison of the North American versions. Both 2019 and 2020 here in Canada have LED lights and the battery heater, but neither have a 3 Phase charger because it is not available since we don't have 3 Phase electricity in Canada or the US. Thanks again 🙂

[@JasonWMTL]

2020 ev sx if you run your hand down the front wall of the console, there is a hole that goes straight towards the charging USB port.

[@EV-olution]

You are correct. It also exists in the 2019 model year and is a feature that I use all of the time. I put my phone in the center console since I use Android Auto and because it does not fit in the space where the wireless charger is when it has a USB cable connected 😎 Thanks for sharing.

[@Ebaybbq]

Thanks for explaining the difference, I was planning to get one but I went with RAV 4 Prime as the price is just a 1000$ more and I feel quality wise Toyota is more reliable

[@EV-olution]

I am glad my video helped you. Just an FYI, Kias are very reliable and have excellent fit and finish. They really are amazing vehicles to own. Enjoy your RAV4 I am sure you are going to love it.

[@atariandre5014]

Looks like the Canada/US version has completely red rear light units which I really love.... do the blinkers light up red ? The European version has an orange looking section for the blinkers and I guess the bulbs are orange too.... it’s a shame you don’t have the 2020 version André, else we could swap out “rear taillights” ! 😁

[@EV-olution]

Yes the blinker part is red when it lights up in the 2020 version. I found out about the Euro version having it yellow and it really confuses me that Kia reduces profitability by making so many different parts that are not needed, for different markets. They should all have the yellow blinker, but that's just me 🙂

[@markfusco6976]

Hi Andre, great video and very informative! Question, I'm considering the 2021 Soul ev or the 2020 Niro ev but I'm in Quebec and the climate can get pretty cold in the winter and toasty at times jn the summer. How does the climate system perform in extreme weather conditions? As well as what kind of mileage hit do you loose in cold weather? The 400+ km drops to what approximately? Thanks again, and keep up the good work! M

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much! I also live in Québec, so I know what you mean about cold winters 🙂. In the summer I have done up to 450km, but usually get about 400km of mixed driving. In the winter, if it's really cold then you can expect about 25% loss in range, so about 300km. Let me know if you have any other questions.

[@billsherman6129]

Did you change the badges on your 2019? If not, then an easier "tell" (2019 vs 2020) is to look at the KIA badges on the front and back of the car. On your 2019 the ovals just contain the swoopy Kia logo. On the 2020 the ovals contain the actual letters K, I, and A.

[@billsherman6129]

AH! You DID change the badges, way back in June of 2019.

[@EV-olution]

Nice catch. I forget about that change that I made and take it for granted now. I also take for granted that my followers know about it, but there are lots of people who are not subscribed and don't know about my pas videos. Thanks for catching that! 🙂

[@alexanderkolodziej2663]

@@EV-olution good to know:)

[@godausgo]

Just got a 2020. Did you notice the extra loud reverse gear exterior chime? Did the 2019 have it? Any way to turn it down? My dealer days no! It wakes up the neighbors when I back or the driveway in the morning.

[@EV-olution]

My 2019 as well as my wife's Soul EV also have the reverse chime, but it is not loud enough to wake people up. There is no way to disable it other than unplugging the VESS speaker hidden in the front of the car. If you are in the US then it is law and required to have the VESS sound so you should not unplug it.

[@OrdinaryDude]

I have the 2019. I love it.

[@johndrake2705]

The blank button could also be the rear fog light/lights. It’s mandatory in Europe to have rear fog on the drivers side. Or some manufacturers will have two for aesthetic looks. But you could be right because I have seen the rear fog light switch also located on the stock. Check your tail lights. Sometimes they will have on them printed rear fog left and rear fog right. Those lights may either be disabled, rewired as a tail light or as a break/emergency break light. One or the other. My x5 has them as emergency break lights. I bought the European light switch and they are now dual purposed on my x5 They are my rear fogs as well as my emergency brake lights. Note: Use them responsibly and only when the weather is adverse. Like to chip in and say I like your review on the Niro EV. I have owned many Hyundai and Kia‘s and currently also own a 2017 Kia Rondo Ex Lux. I’ve been very curious about EV cars. Maybe in two years if the mileage goes up another 200 km in range I’ll might strongly consider picking one up for commuting to work.

[@EV-olution]

Viewers of another video I made, about upgrading the reverse light bulbs to LED, commented that they only had one reverse bulb and the second one was actually a fog light. I was surprised to find out that it was a law in several European countries, not all, but many. Here in Canada they are simply reverse lights. If you are interested in seeing the details up close then this video may be of interest to you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6WQe6WCptqaaLs As for your requirement for more range in an EV, does your daily commute to and from work exceed 400km? If so that is a long drive. The Niro EV, Soul EV and Kona Electric all have 400km of range on one charge and when you have an EV it can always be full because you charge at home. If you have any questions please let me know and thanks for taking the time to write detailed comments, I appreciate it.

[@frankyB12341]

One thing you have with 2020 version is free maps update you can do yourself.

[@EV-olution]

Correct, all 2020 Kias get free map updates, 2 times per year, for 10 years, in Canada (not sure about the US). The nice thing for the 2019 is that the MapnSoft Web site has been updated and the new maps are only 30$ CDN + shipping now. I ordered mine last week and will receive it this week. I will be making a video about it. Here is the link: www.mapnsoft.com/kia/

[@JohnRoss1]

@@EV-olution some Kia /Hyundai models and years allow a free download to usb or SD card. The 2019 Niro EV is not one of them unfortunately. I ordered it last week and am following the package. It's still in California but might be at SFO now. 👍

[@EV-olution]

Hi John, I am getting a ton of comments now so I missed this one, sorry about that. I hope you saw my community post from last week. If not, here it is: kzbin.infoUgxZPuP9sV4NP9h_Qu54AaABCQ

[@skyfox77]

And another awesome video, keep it up!

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much! 🙂

[@davidgiles9751]

Nice video. I've seen rumors that KIA will be making an AWD EV based off the new Seltos. If so, I'm thinking I'm in.

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much! As for an AWD Kia EV, I am not holding my breath. They have a hard enough time filling demand for the Niro EV and Soul EV. I hope they do though.

[@mikenr]

Many thanks! and by the way, I loved the out takes ;)

[@EV-olution]

It is my pleasure and I am glad you like them. It has become a sort of tradition for some time now and almost all of my videos have them. If I can`t laugh at myself then there is no fun in anything 😉

[@mikenr]

@@EV-olution Well said! ;)

[@captaindingbat12]

Great video! Can you speak to the screen sensitivity and speed of the two touchscreens? Are they resistive or capacitive? I'm considering the 2019 but the only thing I'm concerned about is the screen.

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much. I owned my 2019 for almost 3 years and never had any issues with the touchscreen. I had the 8" screen since it was the top trim, and it was quick enough, never lagged, and always responded to the inputs. I am not sure what the technology used is, but there was never a point where I had issues and had to think about it. As for the 2020, its screen reacted similarly and had no issues, but my use was limited to the time I spent recording this video since it was another person's car. I have no doubts that the 2020 and newer screens work just as well as my 2019 did. I have not heard of issues. What I can say is thay my new 2022 Kia EV6 touchscreen sometimes lags, which is frustrating, and I am about to perform a factory reset to get it back to how it was when I got it in March 2022.

[@Carlo5607]

Loved the bloopers at the end as well! 😂

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much!

[@ogamiitto8627]

Thank you very much and congratulations, very instructive vid. I consider this car as my first EV.

[@EV-olution]

I am glad you liked it, thank you very much! If you choose the e-Niro you won't regret it, it is a great EV.

[@kiae-nirodiaries1279]

14 months into e-Niro ownership here in France. Loving it and diarising the experience on my KZbin channel Kia e-Niro Diaries. This for me is a long termer (I hope!).

[@EV-olution]

Hello, I am aware of your channel and have been subscribed to you for quite some time. J'imagine que vous aimez votre e-Niro autant que j'aime la mienne 🙂

[@kiae-nirodiaries1279]

@@EV-olution C’est vrai! Thanks for watching my bumbling efforts on the channel. With the lockdown we only drove 930 km in May while our solar panels produced enough to drive about 2,000 km. As of tomorrow we can venture further afield than the 100 km restriction currently in place. Looking forward to going to La Rochelle on the Atlantic coast and the islands Ile de Ray and Oleron..they are about 130 km from here.

[@EV-olution]

Solar panels are amazing, I wish they were more cost effective here. It's nice to see you are getting permission to drive further. Keep up the good work on your channel 🙂

[@jhindson88]

I have had the Canadian 2019 eNiro model for just over a year. One thing that I would have liked to see was more badging and identification as an all-electric vehicle to help promote zero emission transportation. I see that the 2020 model also lacks visible electric identification badging. One modification that I made to my eNiro was to wrap the upper half of the side chrome strip in the same "atomic teal" as the front and rear bumpers and the bottom half of the chrome strip in the same gloss black as found on the front and rear bumpers.

[@EV-olution]

That is great! I would love to see a picture of that. Can you share it with me on Facebook?

[@jhindson88]

@@EV-olution Sent via your website Questions link

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much.

[@mountainevrhightower6741]

Well done video! I am considering buying the Niro EV for my wife but a big question remains over real world highway range. We take a few 600 mile road trips per year and I have not yet found anyone who has done a careful test of the actual range of the car at 70 and 75 mph. Results vary from 200 to 250 miles but the tests are never steady state cruising but always a mix of speeds. Anything you could do would be much appreciated.

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much. As for the range test, the biggest issue with a test is that the result will never be the same for the tester and the viewer because of the following factors: 1) Outside temperature (cold, or hot) 2) Weather (rain, snow, wind) 3) Roads (incline/decline, flat, etc) 4) Traffic and more. I drive my Niro EV like a normal car, I have put 23,000km on it since May 2019 and do lots of highway driving, including roadtrips. Driving electric is so much better as long as you have a mindset that things are different. If you expect to drive like a gas car to empty and think you can fill up in 5 minutes then you will not be happy, but if you do a roadtrip and stop for lunch or a pee break, then charge at the same time. I drove 1100km last summer and stopped when I was tired, or needed to eat so I planned my stops at fast chargers. My charging sessions usually finished before I was done eating lunch. For my day to day driving in the summer I usually get about 420km per charge, but I drive like a normal person, not trying to be careful, I use air conditioning, ventillated seats, radio, Android Auto, etc. In a bad case scenario I get 380km, which is the rated range of the car. In the winter when it is extremely cold you can expect 30% to 40% loss in range if you don't have a garage (I don't), but for day to day driving who needs more than 300km of range, plus you charge at home, no trips to the gas station so your car is always full.

[@robertdaems468]

I think one of the major differences - at least in Europe - is that the 2019 version has a single phase on-board charger of max 7.4kW and the 2020 version has a three phase on-board charger of 11kW. In public spaces this will charge your battery a lot faster.

[@EV-olution]

That is correct for Europe, but in North America we don't have 3 phase therefore the Niro does not have the new 11kW charging possibility. That is the main reason I did not mention it because here in Canada, both 2019 and 2020 charge at the same rate.

[@ferrysonder7051]

I thought the same thing. Really big upgrade, most important one! I cannot charge at home and the public chargers in my small village are 11 kw, so Im getting 3,4 kw max! With the new 3 phase I would charge 3 times faster (I have an E Soul and no updates yet. I already have the big screen, long back camera and lighting. Fantastic cars with much much more range than my previous Opel ampera E, but I miss 1 thing....the one pedal drive!! Why isnt there an option cuz now at traffic lights I do have to break for the last meter :( )

[@EV-olution]

Sorry it took so long to get back to you, my videos are getting a ton of comments and I just saw yours. You can use the left paddle, behind the steering wheel, to bring the car to a complete stop, but you are correct, it is not one pedal driving. I think the Leaf has the best implementation with e-Pedal, and wish it was standard on all EVs. One thing to note if you use the left paddle to stop the car, once the car is stopped the brake lights go out. Ideally you use Auto Hold so when you get to a stop light, with the left paddle to stop, you can hold the brake pedal for 1 second to activate Auto Hold. I hope this helps.

[@ahmadmayahi]

The 11kW costs extra money, in Denmark (where i live) it costs 700$

[@EV-olution]

@Ferry Sonder I seem to have missed you comment, sorry about that. In the 2020 e-Soul you can use the left regen paddle to fully stop the car by pulling and holding it in. This is the same functionality is in the Kona Electric and e-Niro.

[@user-iu1qd2eq8s]

Awesome video as always!

[@EV-olution]

Thanks, I appreciate it 🙂

[@hofmarskal]

I bought a used kia e-niro 2021 last week and its great. I think the main difference is that it can have trailer Attachment up to 300kg. Does anyone know how to make the mirrors tilt down when reversing? It did it once and i dont know how to repeat it? Thanks❤

[@EV-olution]

I have a hidden features video that shows how to do it. Put the mirror adjustment selection button to left or right and put the car in reverse. FYI, if you adjust the mirrors when you have reverse selected, the car will remember the position next time they tilt down. Here is the playlist of the hidden features videos I made: kzbin.info/aero/PL9MtbqtkE-2p7tFId2bL__YbU0qJ6zDUK&si=658qAE4Xv_9rUmY7

[@atariandre5014]

André, I have a question: are the sun visors extendable in the Canadian (US?) MY20 ? I have seen a video of a UK e-Niro review on youtube and there the visors are clearly extendable. Since I'm relatively tall this is quite important for me. The sun visors in the Dutch MY20's are definitely not extendable so I hope to find the version which is extendable so I can retrofit them. (Done this before on my Skoda Superb (= Volkswagen Passat).

[@EV-olution]

Good morning (I hope it is morning where you are 🙂). This was actually something that concerned me when I was waiting for mine to arrive as some of the early European reviews showed that it did not have them. I was happy to find out that the Canadian SX trim has extendable visors with mirrors and lights on each side.

[@atariandre5014]

@@EV-olution thanks for your quick reply André ! Actually, to me this is good news as it's now confirmed they exist. The next step would be: what are Kia's part numbers for a set (left and right) and where to order them :D Since you have a friendly dealer....would there be a chance they could find the part numbers for them ? ....I know long shot but I've been googling stuff and have so far come up with little (unconfirmed) results....

[@EV-olution]

@@atariandre5014 you can use Kiapartsnow to find most of what you need... www.kiapartsnow.com/page_product/searchbyname?vin=&make=Kia&model=Niro&year=2019&submodel=&extra1=&extra2=&filter=()&keywords=niro%20visor

[@spinmouth4114]

I hate piano black finish as well. Fingerprint magnet indeed!

[@EV-olution]

Yep. I just don't get the choice. Not only is it a dust and fingerprint magnet, but the sun will reflect off of that dash like a mirror!

[@carols8075]

does either one of the models have the issue of the back brake light not turning on when you use the ReGen feature, instead of the brake pedal, to slow down or come to a complete stop? I've heard some of the Kia ev models had issues with the break light not turning on unless you used the brake pedal.

[@EV-olution]

The Kia Niro EV (e-Niro) will light up the brake lights when regen slows the car down enough, as if the brakes were applied. So yes, the brake lights light up in regen.

[@KamiDess]

Merci, it was very detailed! Keep it up .

[@EV-olution]

Thank you for watching... and will do 🙂

[@VELEREPHONT3]

Nice video!!! What is the battery degradation so far? And is the performance the same?

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much. I've had my car for 1 year and 23000 km and my battery degradation is 0, my OBD2 verification shows 100% state of health. As for performance the 2020 and 2019 are exactly the same car.

[@VELEREPHONT3]

@@EV-olution Thank you a lot!!!

[@be236]

I used Soul EV Spy app and it says "unknown" for battery state of health.. I dont have that special dongle / OBD tool that you and others are using... but in that Soul EV Spy app it shows voltage for each cell, and when I got it from my Kia dealer, it was reading 4.0 volts, which I guess is one of the highest (best) readings to get...as opposed to say, 3.90 volts or something lower..?

[@EV-olution]

If you would like to know more about reading the car's data, I suggest my Torque Pro video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/npjJk6d9r7meZ7s The voltage of cells depends on the state of charge. 4V will be when charged to a fairly high level. FYI, the OBD2 dongle I use is a generic one from Amazon and if you have Android it is a very good solution.

[@colorgal]

@EV-olution would you still recommend a 2019 Kia Niro EV today, Feb 2024? I am looking at one that is low mileage and well priced, certified pre owned. How is your battery doing now?

[@EV-olution]

It is weird, I see my reply in my KZbin Studio app on my cell phone, but not in the PC version of KZbin Studio. If you still need an answer please let me know.

[@WrestleTheDecibel]

These are great videos! Thank you

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much! I am glad you like them. I am currently working on a comparison of the 2020+ Ioniq and the Niro EV.

[@chrisflemington819]

Which EV cars did you consider before you decided on the Kia ? I cannot make up my mind which to look at knowing that cars such as the VW are not to be trusted in terms of their performance etc and cars like BMW, Audi etc are grossly overpriced. Any help would be appreciated.

[@EV-olution]

Thanks for your question. When I wanted to change over to electric there were very limited choices since it was mid 2018. The Kona Electric was one, and the Tesla Model 3 was the other, but the Telsa not being a hatchback would have been too much of a compromise on my needs so I eliminated it even though it is beautiful, powerful, and has autopilot. I had actually put a reserve on a Kona Ultimate, but found out that Kia was going to come out with the Niro EV so I cancelled my Kona and reserved my Niro EV because the Niro is a longer vehicle with more rear passenger room and more trunk space. Today there is the Hyundai Kona Electric, Ioniq Electric, the new Ioniq 5, as well as the Kia Niro EV, Soul EV and the up and coming EV5 (also known as Imagine or CV). The VW ID4 and ID3 are interesting, but VW has left a bad taste in my mouth from the diesel scandal and they are so new to the EV market that they have not proven their technology yet. There is also the fact that the VW ID3 and ID4 are not targeting EV owners, but gas owners, and the performance leaves a bit to be desired regarding accelleration. The Tesla Model Y is attractive, but the price is up there and the fit and finish issues would worry me. The Audi product has poor efficiency and it priced far too high in my opinion. As of today, if I were to change, I would stick with what I know to be good and opt for the Ioniq 5, or Kia EV5 which should be released in a few months, or the existing Soul EV or Niro EV. I hope this helps.

[@kiae-nirodiaries1279]

I wonder what is going to happen with the e-Niro when the new ‘clean sheet’ EV from Hyundai arrives next year? Photos of the camouflaged test cars and the concept car on which it is based suggests it will be a similar size to the Niro. A Kia derivative of the platform has been promised. The 800v architecture on this car sounds interesting, capable of using the Ionity chargers (up to 350 kW) we are seeing crop up here in France and all over Europe. Once this new car is out there and if it is at similar price points to Kona/Niro will those nameplates continue as hybrids and PHEV only? By definition the Kona/Niro are compromised designs having to accommodate an ICE in most versions of the car. The French government last week announced €8.8 bn support for electrification, the 'bonus ecologique’ has risen from €6,000 to €7,000 on an EV and I believe €2,500 on a PHEV. New car buyers spending more than €18,000 (most cars) will get €2,500 further incentive if you buy an EV and hand in your old petrol (older than 1997) or diesel (older than 2001) for scrapping. This month we will see France reach what I call the ‘magic 1%’...with 350,000 EV’s on the road here...so at the bottom of the S-curve. Rapid acceleration from here!

[@EV-olution]

I am pretty confident that the new EV will be much more expensive due to it being AWD and a completely new architecture. There will probabaly be a transition period where the Kona and Niro will be the "cheap" EVs, the new one(s) will be for a more upscale market, and once the economies of scale kick in then the new EV only products will replace all older versions. This is just a wild guess. As for the incentive program in France, it is amazing. We have a very good program here in the province of Québec, but I like the idea of a bonus for scrapping your old car. I think it would make more people convert here. Congratulations to France for the 1%, that is excellent news!

[@kiae-nirodiaries1279]

@@EV-olution That makes sense. The Niro model (hybrid) dates from 2016 so I guess they will keep the shape until perhaps 2023. I do hope they can produce more as the waiting lists for them in the UK and here are very long. In the future when most cars on the road are EVs the e-Niro could be seen as an early electric classic. A friend of ours near here went electric in 2017, trading in an old diesel Volvo for a Hyundai Ioniq. He got the €6k bonus but another €4k for scrapping his diesel!..He is now 50,000 km in on the Ioniq and although it has a limited range it does pretty much all he needs it to do. Love the channel!

[@EV-olution]

@@kiae-nirodiaries1279 Thank you very much!

[@atariandre5014]

Would have been great if you could have showed the differences of the rear lights working with all different light options (direction, rear light, brake light etc,)..... I read that even the MY20 version still has incandescent bulbs for some lights which is blowing my mind for a 2020 EV car....but I’ll replace them for sure....

[@EV-olution]

The SX top trim uses LED for the exterior lights with the exception of the fog lights, reverse lights and the license plate lights. I replaced the reverse lights (video made about it) and have the ones for the license plate, but have not had time to make the video yet.

[@genericuser2339]

I thought that they changed the front grill on the 2020 along with making ALL the lights LED? Or are there differences between Europe and US models do you know? Oh and although i find your video very helpful and informative did I miss the bit where you compare any technical differences? Is there any range difference between the two for e.g.? Thanks.

[@EV-olution]

Externally the 2019 and 2020 EV version of the Niro, in Canada and the US, are the same except for the tail lights being the new design (same as those on the 2019 EX trim in Canada). The external changes for 2020 that you refer to are for the hybrid versions, not the EV. The top trim Niro EV in Canada has all LED lights in both 2019 and 2020, this is why I did not mention it in the video, they are the same. Technically they 2019 and 2020 EV are the same, except with the possibility of the battery cells being different and using the new NCM811 chemistry, but I have no way of validating, or confirming so it is not something I could comment on. The only technical difference between 2019 and 2020 is for the European versions where the 2020 gets an 11kW on board charger, but since this does not apply in Canada and the US I did not mention it. Essentially the Canadian and US Niro EV for 2019 and 2020 are the same except for the changes mentioned in the video.

[@genericuser2339]

EV-olution thanks. Clears a few things up.

[@EV-olution]

My pleasure and thanks for watching. 🙂

[@ChampionCCC]

So both of yours have the same halogen headlights ? Our Irish ones have halogen on the MY20 but I've bought nice crisp replacement ZES LED HB3 9005 Hi/Lo bulbs. The UK got the newer LED Headlight cluster.

[@EV-olution]

Actually no. In Canada the top trim has LED headlights, tail lights, daytime running lights, interior lights, etc. 2019 and 2020

[@davidbradshaw646]

would u put a space saver wheel in boot ,i never see any comments on this subject. Thank you, David

[@EV-olution]

It is possible, but I use the storage underneath for other things with the foam inserts that are already there. You can use a regular Kia Niro space saver wheel and tools in the area, it will fit.

[@davidbradshaw646]

@@EV-olution Thank u, took out inserts,put in space saver still plenty of room

[@MsGray1976]

Hi, can you use the Kia connect in your 2019 model or any similar app? I have the 19 but can't seem to find any app. Jenny, Denmark

[@EV-olution]

It depends on the country. In 2019 not all countries offered theNiro EV with the Kia Connect app (called UVO at the time). UK is one example that did not offer the app connectivity. In North America we got UVO when the Niro EV was released. I have a video from 2019 that shows all the details of the app and how to use it. I don't know if the Niro EV in Denmark had it in 2019. Have you considered asking the question in one of the Niro EV Facebook groups? You can usually find answers to questions that are more specific to your region in there.

[@ahmadmayahi]

imo, the biggest difference is the UVO app which is incredibly useful.

[@EV-olution]

In North America the Niro has had UVO since it came out. It is in both the 2019 and 2020 and this is the reason I did not mention it.

[@John-209]

Our Tesla model three allows you to put the rearview camera up on the screen while you drive at all speeds but it gets really annoying after a couple of minutes I just leave it on map

[@EV-olution]

Teslas are the reason I would like the feature. I would not want it on all on the time, but sometimes, like at a light, I would like to see the a$$ climbing up my bumper :)

[@John-209]

EV-olution Yes I guess it is cool to have because you can just turn it on when you want to and then make it fart

[@atariandre5014]

Do you have a custom logo on the hood of your 2019 Niro ? I like it much better than the original Kia logo !

[@EV-olution]

I see that you found my other video about having the badges changed so I don't have to answer this question 🙂

[@mulldezee4034]

Very nice and informative video great job sir

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much!

[@EWL1984]

Hi, First of all, thank you for all your greate videos :) i'm planning to buy a NIRO EV - 2020 model. 64kwh I drive around 50.000 km a year (31.100 miles) . Im planning to own the car 6 years. So I can save a lot of gas money on a EV, but... Here are the queations: Will i be able to use the car over a periode of 6 years(300000km/186500mi)? Are ther any use cases for "High milage" batteries? on Niro EV? How long can a Niro EV battery last, in km/miles? For info, i live in a temperate climate, winter here is around minus 6 celcius (if any winter at all), summer is plus 25-30 celcius (if we are lucky) Best regards

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much! You are in the perfect situation for an EV because your annual mileage is high, you intend to keep the car a long time and your winters are mild. Your annual savings compared to an equivalent gas car will be huge. As for battery life, the Niro EV (e-Niro) has liquid thermal management as well as a good history for batteries because Kia/Hyundai have had the Ioniq Electric out for a longer time that the Niro and show no issues. As for battery duration, the Kia warranty is many years long in all countries and it has been proven many times that the cars will last for hundreds of thousands of km. You can do a search for 1 million mile Tesla, there are a few examples, here is a 1,000,000km Tesla: electrek.co/2019/11/30/tesla-model-s-1-million-km/ I actually just had a post pop up in Québec Facebook group that said the taxi company had accumulated 160,000km in 1 year on two EVs, a Bolt and a Niro EV. Battery degradation on quality EV batteries is present, but not high. I hope this helps.

[@MrVegasoul]

To extend the life of battery, you need to minimize full charge and full discharge. 100% charging alway may not great for the battery life. Just keep the battery below 90% during normal usage and apply 100% charge in case of long distance driving. 100 ~150 times a year will be a rational limit for the full charge.

[@be236]

So I picked up a Kia Niro EV 2019 base trim (EX) and it was described with the winter package (heat pump + battery warmer)... so your video shows the heat pump option under the hood.. is that the smaller black rubber cover over it, next to the windshield wiper fluid box? And the right-side with the blue antifreeze you call it... isnt that also used as coolant for the main battery (liquid-cooled 64kWh battery) and that needs to be maintained/refilled periodically? If so, that is new info to me, since I always thought the liquid was inside the battery chamber itself self-contained and no re-fill on it.. hmmm...

[@EV-olution]

I posted a picture on my Facebook page for you so you can see what is what. The heatpump is on the upper left side of the engine bay and has a plastic cover over it. Also, all good EVs use antifreeze for thermal management of the battery, the motor and the inverter, and all of these things are connected via tubes and pipes that are paths to circulate the antifreeze and include the plastic bottle under the hood. Just like with any car that uses antifreeze there is the plastic bottle to be able to see the level of antifreeze and maintain it if required. In the 2020 the antifreeze is blue, but has nothing to do with windshield washer fluid. In my 2019 the antifreeze is green and located in the same bottle as the 2020. In the image I posted for you I point out the location of the windshield washer fluid, it is on the left side of the engine bay. facebook.com/evolutioninevitible/

[@be236]

Excellent. I saw your Facebook page with the items circled.. Yes, I see that heat pump in my Kia Niro EX 2019 as well.. that's good for me, since I knew I bought it with the Winter Package... yes, the coolant/antifreeze bottle you showed in your Facebook, I have that as well, and mine is also coloured "blue," similar to a model year 2020.. interesting...

[@randykintzley5923]

I have a 2020 Niro EV Ex Premium. The "Parking Distance Warning" (PDW) is missing for forward travel. Works for reverse only. Sensors are not present on front bumper. Maybe it's a US thing or mid-year cost cutting measure? Irritating.

[@EV-olution]

In 2019, in the US, the front sensors were an option that had to be chosen, even in the Premium trim, but I am not sure if it is still available as an option now. In Canada everything is included.

[@Zimpaz]

im looking at buying a used eniro. Is it worth a couple grand more to get a model with this updated infotainment unit?

[@EV-olution]

It is more of a personal choice, as well as the advantage of the newer version of software on the widescreen version. Other than that they are the same car.

[@Zimpaz]

@@EV-olution is the screen literally the only difference?

[@EV-olution]

In Canada, the only real difference is the touchscreen, and some of the dash trim/design, and the tail lights, just like my video shows.

[@naruto53353]

My friend..thank you!!

[@EV-olution]

My pleasure, I am glad I could help 😃

[@elektrojhemp6722]

Hi, I have the 2019 European model of E-Niro. Have you seen a difference in DC charging speed? The maximum power I saw with CCS charging was 76 KW on Ionity.

[@EV-olution]

There is no difference that I have found for DC Fast Charging (DCFC) between 2019 and 2020. If someone has more information please post here. Regarding regular L2 charging, in Europe the 2020 e-Niro gets an an 11kW onboard charger instead of the 2019 version which is 7kW, so it charges faster at home. In North America we do not have 3 phase electricity so the 2020 has 7kW maximum like the 2019.

[@711colonel]

Hi Great video. Does 2020MY has LED headlights? Kia website doesn’t mention this.

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much. Regarding your Niro headlights that depends. What trim level is it and what country are you in?

[@711colonel]

Hi. It’s in US. Looks like both EX and EX Premium only has halogen headlights?

[@EV-olution]

It seems that the US does not get LED headlights. Some others have commented about this. That sucks, but you can install aftermarket solutions, like the ones from DieselLEDS (see my reverse lights video)

[@johndrake2705]

Look for very high lumen output led bulbs. At least 400 to 500 lumen output or more. They have to flash yellow/amber. The led must not be coated. I found the coated ones are flashing white light through a yellow coating and flashing a reddish orange. The yellow/amber led bulbs will flash yellow/amber right through the red lenses. I did this with my 2010 VW Jetta tdi and my 2012 BMW X5 35d. You keep the factory lenses but in stealth have amber/yellow flashers. You can do it with green leds. But I find them harder to buy. The green turns to amber through red lenses. Mk IV Jetta’s filament bulbs were encased in a green sleeve flashing though a almost Red lense taillight. Check them out at the wrecking yard and see what I mean.

[@EV-olution]

That is an excellent suggestion! Thank you very much. 🙂

[@vladvovchuk1555]

Very nice comparison. One of the best cars to buy in 2020 but why even the Ex lacks low back support for the driver 🤔

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much! Unfortunately the EX in Canada has been stripped of most of the needed, or useful features like heated seats and steering, battery heater for the winter, safety features like LKA, traffic alert, etc. It is one of the reasons I chose the SX Touring.

[@be236]

My EX trim in "the states" includes those basic features, except for heated seat and heated steering. The battery heater was part of a "Winter package" that was optionally added from Kia and added to the MSRP price... And the safety features I think it is missing is the forward and reverse parking alert that the higher EX Premium trim includes... (along with map/navigation , sunroof, leather seats ... none of which I wanted anyways).

[@stephan24297]

Very well made video. Thanks! I have a 19 niro ajd didn't know that a '20 had even came out. You'd think kia would show ut off more being it's their only bev at the moment. Also, my fluid in my 19 is blue. (I think my seats also have that blue shade so it could probably be the edition you have. I just have the base ev and not the lux one). I wonder why the us and Canada models don't offer vess.

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much! Mine was one of the first off of the production line so yours is probably closer to the 2020 model when there changes for seat color and coolant happened. The Niro EV is not pushed because Kia is pushing the 2020 Soul EV instead. Probably more profit on it, or less of a loss. Regarding VESS, all of our cars have the VESS, but we don't get the button to disable it because in the US it is required by law and they lumped in Canada regarding the button delete. Thanks for watching.

[@be236]

I just picked up Kia Niro EV 2019 base trim in "the states" and my seats has the white trim.. initially I didnt notice it at all, but now I guess I would prefer the blue/green trim instead.. oh well...

[@EV-olution]

That is a surprise because earlier 2019 US Niros had blue trim, which I had noted in my video about the differences between US and Canadian versions.

[@AzizIzgin]

Hello again Mr Andersson ", Great video, me and my wife probably want to buy an e-niro but have a hard time choosing a model year and associated trim(we have now gone from Tm3 to the kia :). What is it called if you want full trim? I've seen advance plus and tech? Is it called that regardless of whether you choose 2019 or 2020 or 2021? I go in with the attitude of having as little percentage loss as possible when I buy it ... Today, in Sweden we get the climate bonus of SEK 70,000 ... How would you think if you shopped today? I think the top trim goes for 530000in Sweden. I do not mind buying ex 2019 or 2020 ... but do not really know the differences when, for example, the heat pump came, which year? I would like to have the bigger screen ... Do you think both 2020 and 2021 have LED lighting in Sweden? When did the heat pump for the battery arrive? was it 2020? Thanks in advance!

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much. Regarding the e-Niro trim levels in Sweden, the Kia Sweden Website is broken for the e-Niro so I don't have a way of knowing what each trim level has as features. As for your questions, I like buying the top trim that has everything because it will be easier to sell later and I like all of the gadgets. I do with the 2019 had the bigger screen. The 8" screen is OK, but compared to today's e-Niro and other cars, it is small. Sorry I can't help more.

[@AzizIzgin]

@@EV-olution when taking longer road-trips and charging. How fast does it charge at superchargers 10-80% approximately and is the speed different between 2019-2020-2021?

[@EV-olution]

@@AzizIzgin charging speed depends on many factors like charging station power (50kW, 100kW, 125kW, etc), battery temperature, outside temperature, other charging stations being used (depending on site), but if you use a 100kW DC Fast Charging station with a warm battery at 10% state of charge, it takes between 30 to 45 minutes. I have already charged from 13% to 91% in 54 minutes, and anything above 80% is slow. There are no differences between 2019 and 2021 Niro EVs with regards to fast charging, as far as I know. Kia may have tweaked the software, but it is the same car.

[@AzizIzgin]

@@EV-olution hmm, ok, I heard from some people or have read that the kar itself was limited up to a certain kw (around 75kw) . But according to you , if the charger provides the power and the battery is in ideal temperature one can expect a charging speed up to 125 kw ? The ideal scenario would be to charge fast up to 80%. I don't know if people live in fantasy world when they clain that they charge from around 17%-80% in around 20-30minutes ? I think I've heard that from tesla m3 sr+, which should have a speed at 150kw , can do so, no? I mean does 25kw more make such a big difference ? Sorry for my bad English sometimes. Also, can one know in advance how the status of the battery is before charing? I mean that I'd rathe take an earlier och later charging stop if that would help the battery... ?

[@EV-olution]

@@AzizIzgin your English is just fine 😎. I should have specified that the Niro EV is limited to 77kW maximum charging speed by its onboard hardware. This is why you want to at least use a 100kW DCFC station, to be able to get the maximum speed. If you were to use a 50kW DCFC you would be limited by the DCFC and stuck at a maximum charging speed of about 48kW. Charging in the Niro from 20% to 80% takes about 40 minutes on average, there is no way that someone gets it done in 20 minutes; 30 minutes may be more like 33 or 35 minutes if they have optimal conditions. I am not sure what you mean by battery status, but you can see the % of charge, power consumption, and range left in km or miles, so you know when you need to charge. It is far more simple than some people make it out to be, but it is more complex than filling with gas.

[@be236]

How's your battery's SoH? Is it still 100% from last time? My Nisan LEAF 2017 is down to 93% SoH.. so disappointing.. can't wait to trade it in for Kia Niro EV 2019 or 2020 at my local dealer soon...

[@EV-olution]

My Niro EV, with 1 year of use and 23,000km is still at 100% state of health. The Niro EV has liquid thermal management of the battery, like most other manufacturers other than Nissan. The reason your Nissan Leaf battery is dropping is because of the poor choice Nissan made about the battery not having any thermal management. Even today the 2020 Leaf+ with 62kWh battery still has no thermal management. Heat is the enemy of any battery, but Nissan chose to save money and keep profits up. I do not know of any Nissan Leaf that have not lost a large percentage of state of health in the first year and that is unacceptable.

[@be236]

@@EV-olution yeah, i know about LEAF with no liquid cooling for its battery... i got it since it was used and cheap and kia was not available for sale yet... so i am eager to trade up soon...

[@EV-olution]

I know what you mean. I had considered doing something similar at the time I started looking for an EV.

[@UNKLELUKE86]

Do the cameras record?

[@EV-olution]

Unfortunately it is not like a Tesla in this regards. It is only for the smart cruise control and is the reason that I had installed a dual dashcam setup that records 24/7.

[@PatriceBoivin]

Black dashes also become grey in UV (sunlight) over time

[@EV-olution]

I believe that material quality has improved quite a bit and I don't expect the black on the dash to fade for a several years.

[@SigmaStoicGemini]

Robert e-Niro? 😁

[@keithnewton8981]

Well in the uk the niro has the same flush light but the indicators are yellow when they flash. So it can be done

[@EV-olution]

Correct, because in Europe yellow indicator lights are mandated by law, whereas here in North America we have stupid decisions made by law makers, that yellow is not required. Yellow indicator lights should be a standard law around the world. There is actually an interesting video on KZbin about this subject, but I can't remember who made it.

[@hofmarskal]

Did you mention the 3 fase charging?

[@EV-olution]

No because we don't have 3 phase in Canada (or the US) as a standard installation.

[@marcgorchsdalmases2890]

Hello Andre, I am following you from Manresa-Catalonia-Spain since month ago and first Of all congratulations for your videos. I am start looking for EV to make the change from traditional vehicle, and e-Niro is one of the candidates, although its general design/appearance... Anyway we do not have so many options to choose, excepting premium options. My question is about seats, the leather, is it natural?, totally o part of it. Anyway, it is confortable. At the moment I could not see any car with this seats and I want to know. As per KIA's Spanish web chat, they said to me that was natural leather. Ok, let me know your comment. Thank you Best regards

[@EV-olution]

Thank you for following my channel, I really appreciate it. The Niro leather seats is real leather, unlike the 2019 Soul EV that uses synthetic leather. I never had leather seats before this car and love them. The Niro EV is very comfortable and I think you would like it because everyone who has driven my car really likes it. Let me know if you have any more questions and thanks again! 🙂

[@micchic8370]

Salut André meric pour vos videos , si vous pouvez partager votre experience durant nos hivers glacial range a peu pres vs les mois les plus froide , je suis de Quebec , Mascouche et j'ai un interet pour ce e-niro , If you can share your experience during our frezing winters , range roughly vs the coldest month , i'm from Quebec , Mascouche and i have interest in this e-niro 64kw , thanks

[@EV-olution]

Je vais justement faire une vidéo sur mon expérience de l'hiver qui vient de passer. Lorsqu'il fait très froid, -25C, j'avais une autonomie entre 300 et 350km. Si je faisais que de l'autoroute, comme pour aller à Québec, ça donnait environ 270km, mais il faut considérer que je roule à 115km/h avec chauffage comme je veux, siege chauffant, radio, cellulaire branché, etc. Je ne me prive pas et c'est la raison que j'ai choisi la Niro EV. L'été j'ai toujours en haut de 400km sur une pleine charge, donc la raison que je ne charge qu'à 90% à moins de faire un long trajet. J'espère que ça répond à votre question. 🙂

[@micchic8370]

@@EV-olution wow entre 300 et 350 km a - 25C. c'est tres bien croyez- vous que la kona fait pariel , sincerement nous sommes confus comme futur acheteur certain disent que la kona a un range plus haut que la e-niro avez-vous une idée ou un point de vu , encore merci

[@EV-olution]

La Kona Electric offre plus d'autonomie que la Niro EV, sur papier et en réalité. Lorsque j'ai fait la vidéo de comparaison entre la Kona Electric et ma Niro EV j'ai posé la question d'autonomie au propriétaire de la Kona et il fait environ 15 à 20km de plus par charge que moi. Mais il faut noter que chaque personne conduit de façon différente, et nous ne faison pas tous la même route. Un propriétaire de Niro EV fait 550km à 600km par charge en été car il roule exclusivement en ville. Peu importe, la Soul EV 2020, la Niro EV et la Kona Electric offrent énormément d'autonomie donc aucune crainte peu importe le choix. C'est le look, espace intérieur et dimensions qui font la décision.

[@micchic8370]

@@EV-olution merci pour ces details nous apprecions ce que vous faite pour plus nous conseiller

[@EV-olution]

Ça me fait plaisir.

[@michelgagne9219]

Salut André, ma conjointe et moi s'interrogons sur ce qui suit : la semaine je suis pas la parce que je suis camionneur et ma conjointe sort pas beaucoup avec l'auto parce que elle aime pas conduire l'hiver. Donc, voici nos questions : est ce bon de laisser le véhicule brancher tout le temps même si elle ne s'en serre pas ? Le véhicule même s'il est brancher tout le temps quand commence t'il à faire une recharge ? Lors d'une baisse à 5, 10, 15 ou 20 % ? Merci en attendant.......

[@EV-olution]

Bonjour Michel. Pour laisser la voiture pendant quelques jours sans utilisation il n'est pas requis de la brancher. Ce qui est important est que la charge de la batterie soit entre 80 et 90%. Si vous voulez la laisser branchée, et que vous programmez le maximum de charge AC à 80%, la batterie va rester à 80% une fois atteint et c'est tout, mais la voiture va utiliser l'électricité de la maison si vous avez une programmation de chauffage de configuré, ou si la voiture doit maintenir la température de la batterie lorsqu'il fait très froid, avec le mode hiver activé (ce qui devrait rester activer en tout temps idéalement).

[@michelgagne9219]

@@EV-olution Merci André !

[@EV-olution]

@@michelgagne9219 ça me fait plasir.

[@michelgagne9219]

@@EV-olution Re salut André, écoute je suis vendu à Kia depuis très longtemps pour en avoir eu plusieurs mais je serais curieux de voir une comparaison si possible et je dis bien si possible entre une Kia E Niro et une Tesla 3 ?

[@EV-olution]

@@michelgagne9219 c'est un projet à venir. Je devais le faire cette été mais je n'ai pas eu le temps.

[@alaznispireli7481]

I have a question if’s upgraded in 2020 niro motor bearing?

[@EV-olution]

It depends on when the car was made and the batch, but in general the 2020 mostly had the original motor and reduction gear. It is important to note that my 2019 had the original parts and after 3 years and 58,000km I had no issues.