How we got a 300-mile range used EV at auction for £19k

[@younggarethr]

Still my favourite channel for EV chicken based content 😃

[@davethevicar88]

Love it

[@hamshackleton]

I prefer Foxes Afloat for that, they have chickens and an owl!

[@niptodstan]

I think it's fowl. 😅

[@philiptaylor7902]

My thoughts eggsactly.

[@tesla-spectre]

Flaviana: "Appearance does not matter to me, functionality does"... hm... the husband starts wondering 😂😂😂

[@DAZZMCMXCVIIII]

Picked up on that too….poor sod 😂

[@expatbiker6598]

He's a utility. Sorry for the dark humour

[@Ben-jq5oo]

He’s a lovely guy I think, but he’s fallen for her dominance like my Dad did with my mother. You can see him enjoying this time out journey.. He arrived home to her being salty instead of being happy for him.

[@thomasbroker69]

She looked a bit bored tbh..

[@mrstoives2444]

I can’t believe it! Flaviana is happy with a car you’ve bought❤

[@richardcolver8136]

At the minute

[@gt_kenny]

Yes you can tell she is so happy and energized 😂

[@johnlesoudeur3653]

Leg is energised at least.@@gt_kenny

[@SWR112]

“ As happy as I can be with a Car, it’s not Italian cheese….” Poor guy as his wife describes looks are not important it’s functionality 😂. The they are a super cute family. The second hand prices have become scary looked at a Polestar 2 23 model had it out on test drive for a few hours - 3000 miles later and it was fully loaded. From £52k split new 😮to £29k with low miles six or seven months later.

[@discoverkenya]

12:47 such a beautiful little moment there, really encapsulates your family dynamic. Sensing she has something to say, she questions herself and pauses and you encourage her to speak her mind. Great parenting. Keep up the amazing work, really loving the Family EV videos.

[@MrEV]

Thank you!

[@Ben-jq5oo]

Saying she would rather have the money for a holiday was mean though. She should have let him enjoy his moment.

[@MrEV]

It’s all in jest!

[@yitzele]

Good choice. Definitely one of the best EVs on the market. And this comes from me after doing 53k miles in mine in just 21 months

[@0-Will-0]

I watch a lot of EV videos and never have I ever thought, I wish this had a chicken in it. But somehow, it just works! Straight to my number one slot for best EV video ever. As a model 3 owner, I think you made a great choice.

[@MrEV]

Thanks so much!

[@sebastianorye2702]

They sure got a great deal! Im not normally looking into the used EV market, so i was wondering if anyone here knew if such prices were common.

[@Johnjoe321]

Have to say that’s the first ev review that features a chicken! Wholesome practical family content about EVs!

[@jamesherring4258]

Last week I bought a second hand e-Niro. My first EV largely based on your e-Niro videos from a few years ago! Same price, mileage and trim level as yours so now feel even more confident with my decision. Thanks so much.. really appreciate all the effort and conscious authenticity you put into these videos. I’m sure it does wonders for instilling confidence in EV ownership for lots of people.

[@MrEV]

Thank you! That's great to hear and I hope you enjoy your e-Niro.

[@Kippax237]

Great choice of car. I leased my eNiro in 2020 on the back of your earlier reviews which convinced me to swap from ICE to EV. The car has been brilliant from day one and at the end of the lease deal in July 23 I bought it for £19k with 26k miles on the clock. I’m still hoping to drive down to southern Spain and back at some stage so I’ll keep you posted on how that goes.

[@michalrybinski3233]

Congratulations on your car Andrew :) After last video I was almost sure you've chosen Model 3 and here such a surprise! Welcome to 2020 e-Niro owners club :)

[@mistersniffer6838]

He rented one before and they agreed on the Nero, so, no surprise!

[@computerbob06]

Seriously, is there an owners club? Trying to buy an E-Niro at the moment but keep getting beaten to them. I'm on several Facebook groups which helps a lot, not many problems with them but the included 12v does seem to be a bit weak?

[@Joe-ud2hb]

Best of luck with the car Andrew & gang. Can't go wrong with the Eniro & they look well in white - chrome doesn't stand out so much. As regards 12v battery I've found that if you're parked up & waiting for somebody just leave the car on & let traction battery do the work. Apart from a bit of road noise they're some car & great adaptive cruise without the phantom braking!

[@Hunter-d1p]

You dont pay attention to whats going on outside your own head if you buy an EV. Big mistake investing in a failing market bc all major manufacturers are dropping out and 40% of EV buyers are strongly regretting it. Hertz hire company just sold its 20000 EV stock bc there is no demand from the public to drive them and returning to renting diesel and petrol cars only.

[@iDrive-365]

@@Hunter-d1p Haha I am going to give my ZOE back after 3 years and ready to buy my next EV soon.

[@kiae-nirodiariesencore4270]

Welcome back to Kia e-Niro land Andrew😊. You've driven some amazing EVs in the past few years so it is interesting that you came back to the Kia based on your setting a budget for a used EV. We are two months away from ours being 5 years old here in France. The car has done 96,000 km and other than a few minor warranty jobs (Door mirror not folding in and a rear window switch) the only thing we've changed is the 12v battery and tyres. I put Hankook Ventus Prime tyres on at 55,000 km and they seemed quieter than the stock Michelins and are wearing well. A battery health check was done at the 90,000 km service and all 294 cells were 'nominal'...There is no perceptible loss of range so I guess the 3.5 kWh buffer hasn't been used up yet. I continue to record the long term ownership experience on my channel 'Kia e-Niro Diaries Encore'. All the best for 2024 and I hope Strawberry produces all your Gallus gallus domesticus needs be they fried, poached or scrambled.

[@janebrake4120]

What a coincidence - I also brought a Kia e-Niro 4+ at Westbury car auctions about a month ago! I live locally so bid in person. 3 years old, 25,000 miles and less than half the price of a new one - very pleased :) My first electric car so lots to learn. Look forward to hearing any tips from your channel!

[@davidvaughan237]

Love it that you were obliged to sit on a blanket on the sofa Andrew while Strawberry had free range.

[@jesuscordero5900]

I agree with strawberry, she raised a few good points 😄 Loving this channel. So relatable and down to esrth advice from one family to another. Keep up the brilliant work.

[@sixtyseven3337]

My favourite characters and in order: 1) Andrew (star of the show) 2) Daughter (upcoming star) 3) Strawberry (cluck cluck) 4) Flavianna (wooden spoon award for being too serious at times)

[@aussieideasman8498]

They say Italians speak with their hands, but this one speaks with her eyes. Scary.

[@michaelgoode9555]

The team at Reflex Orkney hit a home run yet again. I have put Michelin all season tyres on our ID.3 replacing the Continental summer tyres that it came with. Cannot notice any difference in economy or road noise and especially at this time of year it just feels more sure footed.

[@martinwray7001]

Congratulations, £19k is a poultry figure for such a great ev. 😂

[@davidsworld5837]

yes well it is the chickens run around car. to go to all the Barn dances. And we see that Mr Ev is respected by no one not even the chickens

[@stepheng8779]

​@@davidsworld5837If I had an egg for every time I'd seen that 😂 It wouldn't be a paltry omelette I'd be making 🎉

[@Ian.Does.Fitness]

Yes I agree, 19k for all of that car is chicken feed! 😅

[@Brian-om2hh]

Poultry? As in chickenfeed? I think you meant paltry.....

[@aldozilli1293]

Well it has a battery fault so not surprising it was cheap. I also bought an Ioniq cheap at auction and have the same issue!

[@jeffreycooper8408]

Little tip, a set of 18"s from a hybrid change the handling and get rid of a lot of the wallowing - without removing comfort. But welcome back to the fold, and thanks for making my mind up to keep ours rather than upgrade - they're still just a wonderful EV.

[@thomasmahnken]

Congratulations! Yes, mine is white as well and yes: I would not have chosen white but at the time (22/02) only white ones available. Still Lucky, still a great car. Enjoy :-)

[@leehouten2345]

I went from a hybrid Niro to a 2023 Niro Ev and wouldn’t have any other car. As you say it has everything you need and more

[@philiptaylor7902]

“External appearance doesn’t matter to me, it’s functionality that’s the important bit”. You’re a very lucky man Mr Till 😂. More chickens please, this is fast turning into the most entertaining EV channel by far. Thank you all!

[@ronb4633]

Thumbs up to Andrew for not getting the Tesla and for bringing in the chicken, a great addition to your EV family videos

[@peterparker9997]

You guys always make me smile, whilst at the same time being informative.😃

[@chrisd924]

Well done, and nice to see Flaviana finally got the car she wanted...

[@kaiser1966]

She needs to tell her face that 😂

[@graham5649]

Hi great video I have a 2021 4+ and I think it's great. Even new cars can't seem to match the range that these will do. I got mine back in July and a white one was about £600 cheaper but I went for the yacht blue as it seems to hide the charge port at the front a bit better. I think these are the hidden gems of the EV world at the moment and with the warranty a bit of a no brainer. With all the cars you've driven you chose the E-Niro I think that speaks volumes. I hope you really enjoy it.

[@rodden1953]

I have a white Kona and it almost cold to touch on a hot day , its the same car as yours really , , the range is fantastic as my friend live 210 miles away across country i can get there with around 50% left . Great video again

[@Solderwire]

At 15.45 that look is priceless..like a man broken.

[@deansh8506]

God I was laughing when Flaviana was saying she doesn't care if white is ugly, the appearance doesn't matter. Andrew is trying his best not to laugh 😂😂😂

[@gordonchallinor9156]

love it made a dull cold Sunday great thanks

[@gerrymac5865]

My friend bought a second hand Kia Nero EV after trying my Hyundia Kona EV but needed a bit more room in the back which the Kia has brilliant cars very efficient and plenty of tech, highly recommended. Safe driving 🎉

[@p.michel5998]

Congrats on your choice! I found your channel end of 2020 because I was looking for Niro EV drivers. Since February 2021 we have a white Niro EV and we love it. We drove 48.000km (30.000 miles) within almost 3 years. I‘m happy to see that you are back to a Niro EV now. Strawberry is great and I definitely want to see more chicken content 😂.

[@josephmwilliams6754]

I was considering the pre owned EV as a next purchase and found the video informative. Already drive a newly purchased MG4 and am very happy with it . Having watched loads of your videos the two ladies in your life ensure life is anything but boring ! Keep it up !

[@bobholmes4215]

Range and buttons. Perfect. Sadly, I head that Kia have put more stuff into the screen on the latest model. I'm also stunned how there doesn't seem to have been any battery degradation after 45k miles. What a great car. Great purchase.

[@MrEV]

Yes, our friend has the new Niro and it's a shame there's now touch screen gubbins for climate control.

[@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501]

Love the vlog and review especially with Strawberry. Brilliant.

[@John-209]

I got introduced to you about five years ago when I got my 2019 Kia Niro and you were about the only one sharing the owner experience. I appreciate you my friend.

[@richardhaywoodh]

Excellent choice, as Jonathan Porterfield said the e-Niro is the sweetshop in EVs, we have one and there is no other car I would rather have

[@kieranlarkin5938]

First ever car review I’ve watched with a live chicken starring in it. Interesting review on so many fronts!

[@richardhaywoodh]

You may wish to have the reduction gear oil changed and get a magnetic sump plug (see Jonathan's report on this, would also give you a chance to report on the oil condition)

[@stevenbarrett7648]

I've seen dogs, I've seen cats but never, NEVER a chicken this really made my day !!!!

[@rivergladesgardenrailroad8834]

get it coated with a Ceramic coated. it's brilliant, especially for white. I am very pleased with our series 2 KONA, ❤

[@st4849]

Great choice! The e-Niro is still one of the best EVs.

[@johnpickard9953]

Another tip(?!) Recently My e-Niro had a new charging door activator fitted (see my other comment). When I got the car back and came to charge the car in my garage, (7Kw charger) I noticed they had not only replaced the actuator but the whole charging plug assembly (great). I charge the car on cheap overnight electricity (EV tariff), using the car's own schedule charge timer. Picture the scene, car in garage , open charging flap, plug in the cable, wait for the flashing green light on top of dashboard showing its connected. NO what's happening? The car starts the charging. Cannot take the charging plug out (locked), cannot turn off the charger as the cars blocking access to master switch!, Cannot move the car because it's charging. Solution get into the car switch on and navigate to charging schedule menu and settings. only to find all the settings are deleted. Reset the timer, select low tariff only option and luckily the car stops charging and a message appears Waiting for Schedule charging. Moral of the story always check the settings before plugging in. But why did this happen well the garage probably disconnected the 12V battery when replacing the charging plug assembly hence the lost settings. Hope this helps anyone in the same boat (or car!) Cheers John

[@mojochew]

Subscribed. The chicken sold it 😂

[@stephenparker5272]

Respect Andrew. you're outnumbered. ,Even the chicken is above you in the pecking order !

[@MrEV]

So true!

[@RagingGamingHD1]

Aurelia is so pure wanting Strawberry the chicken wanting to be involved 😂 the chaos is so real 😂😂

[@keirwilliamson1274]

Welcome back to the fold.got my brand-new eniro in 2020 and watched your videos religiously.I still tell people it's the best car I've ever owned.

[@chrisdanmorris88]

Super pleased to see you have bought another e-Niro! I’ve had my i3 60ah since August 2021 and used it so frequently over my diesel car that I decided to get an e-Niro as the family car. I have pretty much exactly the same as you - a 70 plate e-Niro 4. Done 10000 miles in the last 7 months and it’s fantastic. Unfortunately, I haven’t had a pain free experience - in my haste to pick it up I failed to notice the lack of proof of service history, meaning the warranty can’t be relied on. I noticed an odd droning noise under acceleration soon after I collected it, and after much back and forth with the dealer, I finally had the motor replaced by Cleevely in Cheltenham last week. Sound gone! I did, however, have the dreaded ‘Check Electric Vehicle System’ warning in traffic last Friday which left me stranded and needing recovery. I’m yet to report to Cleevely and I’m hoping it’s something simple! It’s working fine again now, oddly, so perhaps something software related. Nevertheless, it’s a fantastic car and I’m still pleased I bought this over any other EV! Look forward to seeing more of your videos - always fantastically entertaining!

[@MrEV]

Sorry to hear you've been having issues with it (but are enjoying it nonetheless!) I think I heard someone else mention that "Check Electric Vehicle System" error can sometimes be fixed by disconnecting the 12v for a while then reconnecting?! Don't quote me on that, but perhaps do some Googling! Tell Cleevely I said hello next time you go there. I went to school with Matt!

[@yggdrasil9039]

Perfect! I like buttons too. My only qualm with Tesla, that and the lack of a HUD

[@bdcalling1391]

Great to see your family dynamic and feedback from rest of your family

[@commuterbranchline8132]

We bought two Kia Eniro first editions back in 2019, great cars, just tyres and servicing so far.

[@ulwur]

I was in the same situation this summet and went for a 2021 kia e-soul. It has all the same advantages as andrews niro. Love it!

[@davedave3383]

This is the most entertaining EV channel specially the strawberry

[@Julesybabes70]

The fact you went back to an e-Niro after trying a few others reassures me I made the right choice with my one.

[@qwacker6429]

Brilliant ! So the Kia E-niro is still the EV benchmark !

[@MrEV]

Yes, for me at least!

[@BRI535D]

Welcome back to the eNiro.I have always watched your chanel through all your EV ownership/leases.I am now on my 3rd eNiro and have never been tempted away by anything else.It is the complete package.

[@MrEV]

That's great to hear!

[@davidellis279]

Happy new car,let’s hope you don’t live to regret it.

[@Hyfly13]

Don't worry about the 12 volt - there's a menu setting somewhere in driver assistance for the drive battery to keep it topped up. No idea why that isn't the default! Great choice - not sure I can think of anything different to get when my lease comes up in a year as I have the same thing. The new Kona has a bigger boot than it used to but I can't really think of a reason to change.

[@QALibrary]

I think it looks good in white and well done on your purchase

[@bfvader]

Considering a Niro EV as a 2nd vehicle to complement our EV6, definitely going to start looking at auctions here in Canada - thanks for the idea!

[@jcflippen1552]

I was on the edge of my seat wondering if watching chicken content was going to end up watching contents of the chicken! Super video as this is the route I will most likely go to get an E-Niro in the future.

[@loris2292]

Greetings from Aix-en-Provence France. A great informative video but omg I can't believe the price of insurance in the UK, I'm driving a Tesla Model Y which has just come up for insurance renewal and including full European breakdown coverage my fully comprehensive insurance is 354€ here in France, I have no doubt if I bothered to shop around I could have done better but this time around I just went with my renewal quote. Thanks again for a informative video especially as the E Niro is on our shortlist for a second family car.

[@wendyhopkins2902]

Yay I was right , I totally knew you were going to pick a Niro ev 😊😊😊, Andrews face when strawberry wanted to say goodbye says it all lol 😆 😂😂😂

[@mikew3105]

Glad to see you brought a good car in the end and not a Tesla, l have a 4+ e niro and love it.

[@dazdrum3390]

EV Family just gets better, now with Strawberry 😂 Another great vlog

[@DarkCityDave]

Somehow, after the last video cliff-hanger, I knew you were going to go E-Niro... I just kept hearing your past references about how much ya'll liked it. WHICH is exactly why I just bought mine! 2022 Niro-EV with 17k miles - and I'll say, these past two weeks of ownership have been wonderful! Thank you :) It's a shame I don't get the 300 mile range that you do, but 250 is ok for the price. I've also gotten a better route planner to use on my longer trips thanks to you as well. Next up is a level 2 charger. Sad Onto is going by the wayside, being in the states and getting to see you rotate through these EV's was a very fresh take for me and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I hope you'll be able to continue on with your content. Cheers!

[@MrEV]

That’s great to hear. I have heard that the newer ones seem a little less efficient, weirdly, but it’s still a very usable range. I have lots of plans this year for borrowing EVs so there’s still plenty of opportunity for interesting content without Onto, thankfully!

[@chrishunter974]

Hi Andrew thanks to you and Mr Porterfield + the look on your face when getting back in the Niro, convinced me to buy a 71 plate Niro 3 with 15k on the clock. Ps I got a great deal too.. thanks ... keep up the go 👍

[@MrEV]

Congratulations! Great choice!

[@peteraberesford]

World's most patient man, I salute you 🫡 17:03

[@stephenclay6852]

Hi Andrew good choice. I had the same car and colour. Talking of colour it’s easy to colour match if you have to touch up stone chips and hides the muck better than you think. And yes it was really efficient the best I saw in the summer was 329 miles with of course sensible driving. I only sold it to buy a new Kia the EV6 not as efficient as the Niro but a bigger and heavier car. Enjoy the car.

[@AlanTov]

Well done great choice!! A proper EV. No nonsense.

[@jamescook1997]

After lots of research/watching all of Mr Ev's videos. I took the plunge and bought my first EV. It had to be the e-niro! Costs me less than a fiver to fill up and get around 4.5 kWh/mile in efficiency. Thanks Mr EV

[@MrEV]

Congratulations!

[@Jaw0lf]

I have loved my Kia E Niro 4+ and have had exactly the same issue with rear seatbelts not retracting fully and being shut in the rear doors. Welcome back to the Niro as that is what you were in when I first watched your channel. Hope you enjoy it and continue to have happy memories with it. The charging even from a low level is about 45 minutes so sits well when grabbing a coffee and cake!

[@wobby1516]

I knew before you said that it would be the E Niro. We have one 3 years old now and it’s brilliant, not the castes to charge but the I’m not in that much of a hurry and like my comfort breaks. The only thing I’ve replace is the 12 volt battery at three years old so can’t be bad. Good luck with your shining white Nero. The grinding is almost certainly the disks a bit of rust that clears after a few miles we get the same if left parked up whilst on holiday. The Michelin tyres are the worst thing about the car they wear out so quick. I love roasting chicken. 🐔

[@smortg]

I have a 7 year old Kia Soul 27kWh with over 105,000 miles (heated seats, cruise control and most modern things) Some degradation (apparently ~85% SOH) and still very usable in winter It can also charge at over 60kw speeds at Shell Recharge CHAdeMO. Considering this combination of worst case scenarios, it covers my commuting needs comfortably enough. Bolstering the security of having access to a diverse range of proce appropriate chargers is what matters much more. The money saved by buying a 50 - 90 mile range EV under £8,000 dwarfs any accumulative savings on charging from having a longer range EV at over £15,000 in my opinion Important thing about insurance is that not enough EVs are under 150bhp - the lower power and matching insurance group attracted me to the pre-2019 Kia Souls. The availability of parts, due to being a rebuild of an ICE vehicle, might have also helped with lowering the cost

[@silvialittlewolf]

Glad you're back in the e-Niro!! 😃 I have one too, and I love it a lot. It is certainly not a sexy car, but it's reliable, has very good range for its size and age, is comfortable and adaptable, and overall it's just a very good car for the money. 👍

[@MrEV]

Exactly that!

[@gregp.7148]

I told you so 👍. KIA Nero. Congrats 👏! 🥳🎉

[@robertmillar180]

The most eccentric review I've ever seen - and I loved it!

[@colinwiseman]

Thank you being one of the sane humans on the planet. The BBC did an article the other day on charging cars at home and the comments are littered with falsehood, out of date information, all presented as facts without the BBC fact checking them. The whole "batteries can't be recycled", "they take so long to charge", "so expensive that the common man can't afford them" (when most people buy new cars of leases anyway...). It really feels like there are so many paid shills with their numbers growing every day 😢

[@mikeolly67]

The problem with EV’s isn’t necessarily the vehicles themselves, it’s because they are being forced to market instead of just being allowed to evolve. I’m guessing this was filmed at least 6 months ago, and this car would now struggle to reach £14k at auction, that’s shocking depreciation and it will get worse due to manufacturers pre registering EV’s to reach ZEV mandate targets. Used EV prices will fall off a cliff.

[@colinwiseman]

@@mikeolly67 used EVs prices don't fall off a cliff any more than ICE cars do. They are holding their value. They aren't exactly being forced on to the market. Companies are producing them as the demand is there. There is still 11 years before petrol cars can't be sold new, but after that date you can still buy secondhand petrol cars. It'll be 25 years before they finally die. Not exactly forced and EVs are evolving supremely quickly these days - Toyota will have a 900mile battery by 2030.

[@mikeolly67]

@@colinwisemanZEV mandate is forcing the market, manufacturers have a gun to their heads to produce them. It’s a suicidal business model. Yes all cars depreciate , but EVs are far worse than ICE on average. Revisit this in a year’s time for a true picture.

[@colinwiseman]

@@mikeolly67 oh no. Someone is asking you to be considerate and buy cars that don't kill children. Would you drink and drive? Would you drive without a seatbelt? Airbags are an optional extra? Heck, why have brakes... That's just someone pushing an agenda on the market making cars "safer". Pfft. Silly markets.

[@mikeolly67]

@@colinwisemanjeez, you certainly don’t live upto your name.

[@davidhillman6361]

Welcome back to the club Andrew. Love my Eniro and it was you who got me into Ev’s in the first place 👍

[@MrEV]

Thanks David! Great to hear!

[@andrewashmore8000]

Its been awhile since i checked this channel , Ev stuff is always interesting ,but no offence Andrew your content is great , but i needed a Flaviana fix , yes she still is as sultry and indifferent as ever , what a Gem , enjoy her you lucky man.

[@jeffreyharrison]

I have just found you on KZbin touch of fresh air, brilliant watching you and your family love it when she talks tell the truth This program is brilliant, keep it up lovely watching it.

[@MrEV]

Many thanks!

[@AbuDhabiDude]

You always loved the Nero. Congrats mate. Great to see you back in one.

[@MrEV]

Thanks! Great to hear from you! I hope you're well?

[@AbuDhabiDude]

@@MrEV Thanks Andy. Going through some tough stuff but I’ll get there. Loved the chicken content in this one. Got a video that needs edited and uploaded but as I say, it’s been a tough time for me.

[@johnellis1952]

As stated, white cars are the most comfortable in the summer BUT one with black interior will not be as good as tan or light grey interior. White cars actually DO NOT show (normal) dirt as much as any other color. This looks like a good car for the money. Lucky you.

[@marvinsamuels1237]

Another brilliant video Andrew. Really informative, but with some unintended humour too!! Thanks 👍🏾

[@woltoguzzi7807]

Love your family, also the information i get from you about electric cars. Greetings from Friesland (The Netherlands)

[@Pixel_Runner]

Great Video. Love the expressive looks every time Strawberry is milling around.

[@malcolmpinnell3920]

That that went a bit off script!! Always watchable from you guys!! I haven’t seen any comment from you on my EV, the Skoda Enyaq. We went from a Niro to the Yaq, it’s a great car but not as frugal as the Niro.

[@MrEV]

I'm desperate to try the Enyaq! Hopefully this year is the year we get hold of one. You certainly have much more space in the Enyaq!

[@AndyBrandt]

@@MrEV Enyaq is a great car overall, choose it over an Ioniq5 mostly because of boot space (and looks!) and so far - >1 yr on - still happy with it. One nice thing about VW MEB platform is that batteries are modules that you can buy and swap - so in the future if for example I could not afford a new car and the battery degrades there is an option of simply replacing it. Not so with newer Teslas where battery is so integrated with the car replacing it is impossible.

[@dazaaw]

That’s amazing efficiency, great car at a brilliant price. Looks like you bit the nail on the head, it ticks all the right boxes. Spacious, efficiency, tech and comfort.

[@mfurmyr]

Good choise. I loved my e-Niro and is now back with a Niro EV. My seventh white car. The chicken lifted the somber mood.

[@shikoku14]

You’ve kind of done the same thing as me I leased a Soul FE in 2021 and ended up having to give it back when I changed jobs. But in October I picked one up with 33,000 miles on the clock for just under £19K. Like you say the Kia / Hyundais just feel right and the extra warranty on the Kia’s make them a great second hand purchase. I’m currently toying with driving it down to Italy and Slovenia this summer, thanks in no small part to you convincing me it’s doable.

[@timothybloomer4246]

Andrew your patience is immense! We have a 21 reg niro 4+ that I bought when it was only 6 months old. Its been really good. My only complaint is the charging door is difficult to open. And the satnav isn't as good as my skoda octavia.

[@MrEV]

Yes, the charging door has always been a bit rubbish. I hope they've sorted that on the second generation one.

[@BG23]

Good to see you come back to the e-Niro!! We have a 2020 4 on lease atm, and when that ends I think we'll be looking to buy a 2020/21 4+ trim, it's very hard to beat as an all-rounder and the value for money, mixed with the warranty!

[@bricktop7803]

Even the chicken is a star! It does not give a Tuck Tuck Tuck...

[@borimg]

Lovely car, Lovely family. All the Best for you & greetings from germany

[@nickstocker4834]

Congrats, Andrew. Leftism fab album, one of my favourites too. Amazing range from a 63kw battery! I have a 60kw Enjaq which is a great car but the range is 220miles in the summer and 190 in winter! But faster charging up to 120 however I’ve never got that.

[@MobilAvenue_]

The look on Andrew’s face when Flavianna says strawberry, wants to say goodbye 😅

[@stevelloyd8942]

If it had its first service at 17k as per the advert you might want to check with Kia that the warranty is still valid as it hasn’t been serviced as per the service schedule.

[@jeffb7241]

Hi Andrew, great channel and great video. I too have recently bought an E-Niro through Eco-cars. - Can't recommend them highly enough. It adds another dimension when you get your family involved and even my other half will watch when Flaviana has a staring role. 😜

[@MrEV]

Thanks Jeff!

[@Jimmybones100]

We miss ours too,we had a 4 trim and drove it to my wife's home in Madrid from Brighton and hove with no problems.We had it from 2018 to 2022,it only had 18,000 miles.

[@TheChargeShow]

I've since started looking at the Niro because of this video, and the ones that I've seen around in carparks. Never really considered one seriously, but like you Andrew, I think that buttons are a very lovely thing to have. And I think the price is very reasonable. I've never driven one, but the inside looks terribly comfy.

[@MrEV]

It's just such a great all-rounder. Its only real issue is charge speed not being faster, but its range is so good, that's not something that bothers me particularly.

[@anthonydevono8833]

Glad you got the Kia if you have had one before you know what to expect my girlfriend wants a mini Ev I’m not keen but at least they coming through on used market probably going to get next year April time level 2 seems to be where the value is