Good review and mostly accurate. The 3 does indeed come with front sensors (though dealers will claim otherwise), and the heat pump won't affect the WLTP figures, but will do in the real world.
@PinballGeorgio3 жыл бұрын
The heat pump will increase efficiency in the winter by 1-2 percent.
@bas5tian3 жыл бұрын
Actually we have a quiet few 11kw ac charging hier in the narround, I live in the Netherlands, so for some regions 11kw is useful😉
@iainritson9783 жыл бұрын
The 3 also actually comes with front parking even if Kia brochure seems to say otherwise. It was a pleasant surprise when we picked ours up last week.
@EVDoesIt3 жыл бұрын
What a nice bonus!
@CarVsCargroup3 жыл бұрын
Great job mate. Kia e-Niro defiantly becomes more popular by day in electric car class.
@manwithcorsae77383 жыл бұрын
The 11 kW charger is there because a lot of the markets Kia sell in they have 3 phase electric which would provide 11 kw charging as standard (and 7 kW would probably seen a cheap or a downgrade). I suppose it's not cost effective to put a 7 kW charger on cars destined for us.
@julesx763 Жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for this video. About to buy a '4' trim of the MY2020 KIA e-Niro and gutted to find that the 4+ is so much better. Do you think I should still get the 4 without the Sunroof, memory seat, ventilated and rear heated seats, BSD and speed limiter, etc? Will like your opinion and thanks for the video.
@austin2planks3 жыл бұрын
The reason the official efficiency figures are the same for the 3 & 4+ are the same is because the test is done in warm conditions with a slight air con demand. With heating in use the 4+ will win but yet to see any real world confirmation of this since both models are so new (FE & 4 both had heat pumps)
@florinadrian51743 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it only makes a difference if you have to heat the car but then it's very worth it. Even Tesla is going for heat pumps now.
@geoffhemingway39263 жыл бұрын
@@florinadrian5174 The heat pump also works with the aircon - turning warm air from the motor and battery into cold air.
@florinadrian51743 жыл бұрын
@@geoffhemingway3926 Good to know, thanks.
@nicolacasali83043 жыл бұрын
@@geoffhemingway3926To cool the cabin, you want to start with the coolest air you can obtain to feed into the heat pump. That wouldn't be from the motor or battery, but usually from ambient outside air, unless you're in Saudi Arabia.
@mrmuds86243 жыл бұрын
Great video mate 👍. Do you plan on doing a video on the finances and costs involved in owning the car? So like electricity costs, finance, maintenance etc.
@EVDoesIt3 жыл бұрын
Stay tuned...on my list
@mrmuds86243 жыл бұрын
@@EVDoesIt I look forward to it 😀
@khan90173 жыл бұрын
Any thoughts on differences in 2 and 4+ . Kia e niro is cheapest and saving of government grant is important consideration.
@EVDoesIt3 жыл бұрын
The 2 is quite a lot different with smaller range and less powerful motor. Also less of the fancy stuff. But from what I've heard still drives well and would be a great option if you don't need the kit of the 4+ or the longer range.
@timj11dude2 жыл бұрын
@@EVDoesIt There are two versions of the 2 trim, the only difference (i think) is the battery size. The 64kWh 2 trim comes in just under the £35k government grant limit.
@julianguffogg3 жыл бұрын
interesting thanks.
@stanfoyle84533 жыл бұрын
Does either of these have an app?
@EVDoesIt3 жыл бұрын
Yep the Uvo app works with both cars. Check out my video here for a quick overview. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5qmd6awpr-cocU
@welshjim223 жыл бұрын
But arebthe Led lights any good. Frankly along with possible heat pu,p benefits i don't see any other reason to upgrade from 3.
@EVDoesIt3 жыл бұрын
Yes the 3 is a fine car. A couple of grand for the extra safety features and comfort stuff isn’t outrageous though.
@Ray.8423 жыл бұрын
Yes the led lights are much better than standard lights.
@batandball6173 жыл бұрын
My wife and I both drive the Kia e-Niro First Edition and have almost 60,000 miles cover3d between us. Our vehicles are very close spec to the ‘3’ and over all spending the extra money would be worth consideration to us when it’s time to change. That might not be for a while though, goodness only knows what will be on the market by then and what price it might be. Well done on a great review.
@EVDoesIt3 жыл бұрын
Be interesting to see what happens in the compact electric SUV space once other companies get going with electric.
@batandball6173 жыл бұрын
@@EVDoesIt Hyundai are launching their new EV sub brand Ionic, VW are gaining momentum with the ID3 and soon ID4. For me, the biggest upset could come with the completion of the Tesla Giga Berlin factory. Not only will it see the launch of the much anticipated Model Y in Europe but also the inclusion of many innovations to the Model 3. Front and rear Mega castings, cell to chassis architecture and the new 4680 cells will just be the start of it. What no one seems to have noticed is that with production in Europe Tesla could well 10-12% on shipping costs and import duty on Berlin made vehicles. Berlin could well see an end to their quality issues also, with a brand new state of the art paint shop and German engineers manufacturing the vehicles Tesla could finally produce the car everyone wishes they would. Exciting times are ahead.....
@Bawdale3 жыл бұрын
@@batandball617 The quality of the Shanghai built Model 3 and Y far exceeds those built in the US. Some say it is to do with new manufacturing technology but I believe Chinese workers show more commitment to the product. It will be interesting to see how the German-built cars compare.
@SirHackaL0t.3 жыл бұрын
If you go to the effort of attempting to hide your number plate then you need to do a better job. :) Nice video otherwise. 👍
@stevezodiac4913 жыл бұрын
Such a none descript plain looking car, at least the soul is interesting and quirky to look at.
@EVDoesIt3 жыл бұрын
Personally I like that it looks a bit standard but I can see why you might think it a bit boring
@geoffhemingway39263 жыл бұрын
@@EVDoesIt I'd trade 'interesting and quirky' looks for practicality any day. My e-niro is on order and I should have it middle of April 😁
@austin2planks3 жыл бұрын
@@geoffhemingway3926 agree. Rear legroom in e-Niro is outstanding and the boot much bigger than Soul and Kona.
@leesmith92993 жыл бұрын
that's exactly what i want. variety is what we need to suit different people and variety is what kia is giving on the quirkiness front.