Kia e-Niro - Is it the best electric car you can buy?

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The Kia e-Niro offers another spin on full-electric technology to buyers in the mid-sized Crossover segment.
Ten Second Review
Kia's full-electric e-Niro offers nearly 300 miles of WLTP-rated battery-powered driving range and a progressive package that buyers prepared to consider paying over £30,000 for this kind of car will probably like. The full-electric part of the mid-sized Crossover segment is presently quite a small one, but you can bet it will quickly grow, and cars like this are the reason why.
Background
Kia hasn't set out to re-define the electric vehicle market with this e-Niro model, but it does want to try and further perfect what a car of this kind is capable of offering. We've already seen both hybrid and Plug-in hybrid versions of this Niro. Here Kia has completed its set of electrified powerplants with this full-electric version. It shares its engineering with Hyundai's Kona Electric, but is a little less overtly SUV than that car. Ready for a battery-powered vehicle yet? The tipping point is getting closer...
Driving Experience
If you're wondering how far it goes between charges, the answer is up to 382 miles (though that's rated on the WLTP city cycle); you won't get anything like that on the open road if you use the performance on offer. The e-Niro is equipped with a long-distance 64 kWh battery pack paired with a 201bhp (150kW) motor, producing 395Nm of torque, enabling the car to accelerate from 0-to-60mph in just 7.5 seconds. Like the Niro Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid variants, the new electric model is front-wheel drive.
The battery pack is located low down in the body, between the two axles, giving this crossover a centre of gravity more akin to that of a saloon or a hatchback. With a relatively wide stance, the e-Niro should offer drivers a reasonable feeling of stability on winding roads. The car is equipped with fully independent rear suspension, tuned to deliver high speed and immediate handling responses and filter out small vibrations at higher speeds when travelling over poor surfaces. The e-Niro's regenerative brakes - 305 mm in diameter at the front, 300 mm at the rear - exhibit a consistent, linear deceleration and braking feel, and harvest kinetic energy to recharge the battery pack on the move.
Design and Build
The exterior design of the e-Niro is punctuated by halogen headlights with Bi-Function projection, front fog lights, LED daytime running lights and LED rear combination clusters. Privacy glass for the rear windows and tailgate deliver a more upmarket appearance. The unique 17-inch alloy wheels have been especially designed and optimised for the pure-electric e-Niro, and the roof rails give a rugged and lifestyle-orientated appearance, accentuating its crossover stance.
The design of the centre console represents the biggest change for the e-Niro, with the all-electric powertrain not requiring a traditional gear lever and gear linkage. The physical transmission has therefore been replaced with a new 'shift-by-wire' rotator dial drive selector. The drive selector dial sits on its own highly-ergonomic panel which extends out from the base of the central armrest. In addition to the rotator dial, this new panel also houses buttons for the electronic parking brake, heated seats, heated steering wheel, drive mode selector, parking sensors, and the Niro's braking 'Auto Hold' function. The new panel requires no bulky transmission tunnel, enabling Kia's designers to create a larger storage area at the base of the centre console.
The dashboard features bright blue trim around the air vents, echoing the trim highlights found on the outside of the car. As for practicality, the rear seats handily fold down in a 60/40 fashion, with a luggage area load cover designed to hide items from prying eyes. There's a 451-litre boot that's bigger than most electric cars can offer.

[@paulwhitburn6574]

I’ve had my Kia e-Niro for 6 months and 23,000 miles now, never managed to get the range below 280 miles, best so far was been 361 miles. Fault free, comfortable and certainly quick enough. Without doubt the best all round car I’ve ever owned

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

The e-Niro is an incredibly popular car, which is why the current waiting list is so long - which is a shame for those who have yet to order theirs...definitely sounds as though you would recommend 😊

[@craig855s]

If you don't mind me asking Paul what does the car cost you per month to run in finance payments and electric bill?

[@alexf8148]

how much are you paying per mile in USD? My Prius C is taking $0.05 per mile at $2.90/gallon of gas.

[@alexf8148]

seems like it's about $0.03 per mile as compared to Prius C $0.05 per mile but Prius C only costed me a little under $20k. Though it'll cost me more if gasoline rises up.

[@thescallytrader]

@@alexf8148 Diesel and Petrol is about $7.00 per gallon in the UK - no shit.

[@rehanhaque]

Hands down the most comprehensive and detailed review I’ve seen yet

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Thanks Rehan 👍

[@damiano8738]

agree. if im serious about buying a car i watch these guys

[@jonathanquinn1557]

Yep, incredibly well researched and delivered review. Had this car for 3 weeks now (family of 5) and absolutely love it. After over a year of research and a 6 month wait from paying my deposit its been worth the wait. A really fun and pleasurable drive. I’d heard countless times how fun EVs were to drive but was expecting this to be a bit more stodgy - perhaps due to its staid looks.

[@nschulz5698]

Wishing that all car reviews could be this well prepared and comprehensive. Nice job.

[@YorkshireHillbilly]

Most comprehensive review I’ve watched to date. I’ve had the top spec ‘self charging’ verity Niro for 3 months and I’m VERY pleased. The only thing to mention would be the adaptive cruise control and the stop start abilities. Unlike a VW Golf where the vehicle will automatically set off after coming to a complete stop, the Niro will not. The ACC will cut out if the vehicle in front is stationary for a few seconds and has to be reengaged once you and the vehicle in front are moving again. If stopped at a junction and the vehicle in front turns off you cannot reengage the ACC until the Niro is at 20MPH or can see another moving vehicle in front of you.

[@StofffeGbg]

Wow! This beefy review is hands down the most impressive one of the Niro EV I've seen yet. Covering every possible data/feature/spec, there's no need for any additional questions...:)

[@pjt3887]

Very nice review. Especially liked how you were able to point out the differences between various e cars. Thank you for such a through review. 👍

[@StofffeGbg]

Wow! One of the most comprehensive reviews I've seen on any car, and I've seen a few. Subscribe is a no-brainer. I can just imagine the time it took to get this review together... Good job!

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[@dreastubes]

Thanks for a comprehensive and thorough review. I have been driving my e-Niro now for almost a year and can only confirm the contents. I'm pleased with its performance in the broadest sense and enjoy driving it every day.

[@davidgunton7047]

Excellent well done

[@JohnFoden1]

The greatest review I have seen for the car I own Thanks!

[@ASTMA193]

Always great reviews. Thanks.

[@jamespn]

Great review, I was following the Kona for awhile and see it as a good main stream electric. This Niro looks great too. For many in urban areas who don’t have garages and off street parking let alone a home charging outlet, it will be a challenge to charge these vehicles. Hopefully solid state battery technology succeeds along with quick charging stations that can fully charge an EV during a rest stop.

[@14energy]

Great review! Cant wait to get my hands on one

[@askvanita]

Great content and information. Thank you for a good job with the review.

[@lmc333]

Such an awesome very in-depth review of this underrated car... I wish you come to the US and review American cars with the same objectivity... Edit:. I love it that you always include the portion that you move yourself and your head after each scene/perspective change... Very professional in terms of videography skill...awesome subtle transition work... Superbe video editing skills guys. Keep it up.

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[@scotthucks7966]

Best review of this vehicle that I have ever seen! Great job!

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[@TheJibby247]

Amazing in depth and informative reviews on this channel.

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[@kn58]

Excellent review of an excellent vehicle. The only suv I'd ever consider. A suggestion, Can you please start adding bookmarks for the video so that people can directly jump to the part of the review they are most interested in?

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[@markwinter7644]

Subscribed. One of the best and most thorough car reviews I have ever seen. It’s long but covers everything I wanted to know at this stage. I am planning on my next vehicle being electric. Looking to lease for maybe 3 years. Then see whats about!?

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[@simonstafrace7771]

The best ev review I have ever seen comming from a person which does not miss an ev review. A big well done.

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Thanks Simon 👍 great to see feedback like this

[@richardteague5563]

Double excellent review -- Many thanks!!!

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[@David-bl1bt]

excellent! A very comprehensive, informative, and fact packed review. No waffle, no bull$#2t, no biased fanboyism,ball you nee to know to make an informed EV purchase decision. This is how all car reviews should be conducted.

[@be236]

Nice, comprehensive review.

[@colinb188]

Fantastic review, just purchased one and this review fits my thoughts on the Vehicle perfectly

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[@user-iu1qd2eq8s]

Brilliant review!

[@NickJones-sf3zj]

What a great review so much detail well done

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Thanks Nick 👌 great to have feedback like this

[@adrianbyron-parker5797]

Great review as usual...just wish they would build enough to be able to have the option to buy it

[@appledrivingschool]

Brilliant video! Currently got the eNiro on pre-order. Shame about the incorrect statement on batteries going to landfill, the regulated closed loop system prevents this and they are recycled by companies like Veolia. :)

[@meram4086]

We're from Manila, & what we have here is the Nissan Kick's e-Power hybrid, which uses batteries but has an ICE on board connected to a generator that charges the batteries on the Go. When the battery goes low the ICE turns on & charges the battery without the need to stop. The ICE is low displacement so it's very economical. And even when you get home at 2am you wont need 8hrs to charge the car battery & also no need to have a home charger or go to an out of the way charging station when you're out. And it can go very far on bat teries aloneI, I hope more car manufacturers make cars like these but with hydrogen powered internal combustion engine.

[@huss1205]

Waiting time on Kona electric is like 6 months and on e-niro is about a year here in Sweden, as I was told by salesmen from both dealerships.

[@danielcristea3868]

I never heard anyone presenting such long aspects of a car without many or no mistakes at all. Great stuff mr. ;) I don't think that you are using a prompter. Well done

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

Hi Daniel, Thank you. We will pass the feedback on to our presenter, he's very knowledgeable.

[@markosborne1740]

I believe he's reading it - seems to look at the text and only occasionally slightly higher at the road. But yes, very informative!

[@ianburg9905]

Thanks so much for this brilliant review. Very informative and without doubt the E-Niro is a brilliant car in it's own right, EV or not!

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

Our pleasure Ian! Thanks for watching 😄

[@gzcwnk]

Great review.

[@SG-md2ip]

Great review very detailed the Kia may be my next car

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

Thanks Stephane 👍

[@Sheeeerkhan]

Thank you, unfortunately not available anywhere 😕

[@Antiorganizer]

It uses 30% more electricity than the first Ioniq, according to ev-dabbler's comprehensive test. It means that people that have that Ioniq might want to think twice about upgrading. Awesome review though ! Very nice and thorough !

[@johnlackner1193]

How much does the electric range get cut when you turn on the cabin heater?

[@JohnRoss1]

Is there an error in wltp EV range in the video's description? : 382 miles (don't we wish!). The range in Canada is listed as 385km, I see about 465 km on the GOM at 100% charge. (Kona owners brag about getting over 500 km on the GOM) Very good video, explains the functions very well. I just drive and things work😎

[@Poetjanstie]

John Ross e-Niro is 282 miles (realistically 250)

[@brunojl2]

The most professional car review by a mile.

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

Thank you for the brilliant feedback, Jorge!

[@Isaac-un4cn]

Good review overall, but I cringed a bit every time you referred to the Niro Hybrid as a "self-charging hybrid" - because the PHEV and e-Niro versions are also self-charging.

[@tpv59]

This guy IS the BEST !! (WHO is he?) VERY VERY THOROUGH, EXCELLENT review. 10/10 !

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

Thanks for watching, Terry!

[@pbziegler]

First step was testing a Tesla 3 long range. Not for me. Went to the Kia dealer--last one they had was the EV Premier in dark grey. Bought it. Love it.

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

Fantastic to hear that you're enjoying your e-Niro, Phillip! Thanks for watching 👍

[@andytipping70]

in more intensive regenerative braking modes, do the brake lights illuminate to warn the poor bugger behind that you are rapidly slowing down?

[@pim1234]

Best Car review channel !

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

Thanks so much!

[@mikeuk4130]

Yes, a great review, thanks, by a serious presenter who can explain things in plain English with no distracting antics and without telling us all about himself! Does selecting the Eco+ mode do any more than limit the top speed to 60 mph, please? Nobody ever mentions this, but it's very important for those wishing to maximise their range and efficiency.

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

Thanks for the feedback Mike 👍 Eco+ does change the whole drive dynamic to make it more efficient

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

@Richard Wood Thanks Richard, Great to hear back from one of the few owners 👍

[@manfelix6820]

so nice!

[@tomcasey9143]

a Beautiful car to drive. Looks are not any different to other cars in its class.i think the phev plug in hybrid is the best option for Ireland

[@mickewingemyr9813]

The best car videos !!!

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[@ekhaat]

"You're going to need to adjust to a slightly different driving style, mind you..." No you don't, just drive the damn thin, and enjoy

[@madswellejus]

Thank you for a great review. I would like to know if the breaklights light up when regen-breaking? And how is it in situations like three-point-turns where you use the selector-knob? Tx again

[@panuels]

I have the Dutch model, but the breaklights come up on regen level 2 and 3. Also when manually regenning activates the breaklights.

[@madswellejus]

Elpedro21 Tx!

[@FreedomToRoam86]

Very thorough professional review - thanks! (And for a Yank, fun listening to the English lecturer style, too. It just sounds so smart!) I would like to see how the eNiro stacks up against Tesla-Y that just came up.

[@frankguest1168]

Is it fair to compare the Kona to a Tesla ? Apart from liking any particular Tesla model it's the supercharging network that has been developed by them that persuades customers to pay the price of a Tesla ? I will be leasing a model Y as soon as its possible for that very reason! Having run 3 Leafs (currently the 2019 model) I know how tricky it is to rely on chargepoints in unfamiliar areas ! If you are going to rely on one car then you have to know that the 'fuel' will be available when you need it!

[@timarulad]

I don't understand the pricing differences between countries. I bought a Niro Hybrid EX in New Zealand for $37,000. Where as the only version of the 64kWh eNiro sold here is more than double that at $76,000. The Kona EV 64kWh is priced between $78,000 and $84,000. Now the crazy part, the Tesla model 3 standard range plus without autopilot costs the same as the eNiro at $76,000.

[@petercushing8272]

thats a lot of bread m8 !!!!

[@tommoger]

Great in depth review. Let yourself down with regard to the disposal of batteries though. Pretty much all of the components are recycled at the end of life. They don’t get buried in the ground.

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

Thank you for the feedback Tom 👍

[@davidpearn5925]

Who would know because Australia doesn’t get the chance till next year sometime.

[@ruudkraan7072]

Idrive the KIA E SOUL, JUST THE SAME, A SUPERCAR WITHOUT TROUBLES.555 km 100%. SUPER.

[@anahatamelodeon]

"Best Electric Car" - possibly, certainly a very nice one; "...you can buy?" - there's the problem. UK waiting list is a year or more, last I heard. If you order it now, by the time you can actually get one there will be the VW ID.3, Te Renault Zoe 50, the Peugeot e-308 and quite possibly others competing fiercely with it.

[@rehanhaque]

well, i mean by the time you get it, you will be able to "order" an ID 3, but no doubt a similarly long waiting list will see you not actually recieve it for a while after. This will always be the case though, especially true for EV's in that new models are going to be coming out no matter when you pull the trigger that may make you question your purchase.

[@buixote]

I think the eSoul will be better. We leased the 2016 Soul EV, and with the added range, seems like the new one will be even better.

[@limitedkills1501]

Thank you osv

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

Our pleasure! We're glad you found this review helpful 👍

[@tpv59]

WHAT does OSV stand for PLEASE ???

[@oman9999]

Excellent review, and I’ve seen a few on this E Niro. A question that doesn’t seem to be addressed in the manual, nor can anyone seem to answer, is what does that button on the center console marked “P Release” do? The Parking Brake button both sets and releases the parking brake by pulling up and pushing down. Maybe P Release is a separate dedicated button to release the Parking Brake? Or is it for something else?

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

Annoyingly we didn't try this 😒 so the mystery continues.

[@yvesvachon]

It s just for towing.

[@JohnRoss1]

As was mentioned, an over-ride for emergency towing- for when the car is disabled. Parking brake is always on when the car is not in drive mode. See Towing in the manual.

[@oman9999]

Thanks for the replies, good to know. I did test drive this vehicle and really enjoyed it. I’m used to EV and regen, used to the paddle on the left for “braking”. Like that this vehicle comes to a full stop with the help of that left paddle. On my short list for sure.

[@Poetjanstie]

oman9999 P is ‘Park’ mode. Not the brake. It locks the drive wheels.

[@abbaby555]

And these tow very well

[@ki196]

The turn at 0:23 is priceless!😆😆😆👌

[@David-bl1bt]

Super cool 😎👍

[@tpv59]

VERY Good Kevin.

[@ylee5913]

Just wonder whether you will be doing a review on MG ZS EV, thanks

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

This is one on our wish list, as soon as we have it available it will be on the channel. In the interim, we have a few EVs and the original ZS.

[@johnmartin6178]

Do the brake lights come on when using the regen braking?

[@johnmartin6178]

@Richard WoodThanks you, just wondered.

[@xchopp]

12:24 -- 2.5 miles per kWh? That's quite a lot below the 4 - 5 miles per kWh we get with our e-Golf. We don't usually hammer it, that's best case, though worst case is in the high 3.something.

[@petercushing8272]

hi......the trouble is with this EV is two things [the price} and having to wait up to 15 months for delivery.........i could get a nearly new small diesel bmw for that with pour in mileage

[@johndoyle4723]

Very good, thanks, I have put my deposit down. I am moving from a larger PHEV to this full EV, the reduction in size is not too noticeable and big enough for my needs. The performance is very good, but as you say, a quick play in Sport mode, then leave it in normal or eco. Only 10 months to wait. The deposit is refundable so if something better comes up then.....

[@GeordiLaForgery]

I was wondering how long the wait was, blimey.

[@martinbywater]

I cannot recall you stating the monthly battery rental cost?

[@johndoyle4723]

@@martinbywater there is no monthly cost, the battery is part of the purchase price.

[@redbaron6805]

@@martinbywater As far as I was aware of, the ZOE is the only EV that offers the battery leasing program. Most other EV's, the battery should last the life of the car.

[@hugodrax3431]

The review mentions Cruise Guidance Control and Predictive Energy Control but neither of these is referenced in the handbook?

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

Hi Ian, these features are part of the Eco-Driving Assistant system which should be included in your desired specification. If you need to talk this through with a vehicle expert, we're here to help 👍 www.osv.ltd.uk/hello-youtube/

[@kernj6454]

Can the battery be damaged From only pluging it at home??

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

Hi Kerne, this shouldn't damage your battery, but it's recommended to keep an electric car charged between 50-80% to prevent degradation 👍 Find out more about switching to electric on our EV Hub: www.osv.ltd.uk/electric-vehicle-hub/

[@ormgordon]

That parking at 57.40 😳I hope that you backed out, straightened up.

[@Appalling68]

LOL!

[@TassieEV]

Funny you talked about the CO2 from an EV but didn't give out numbers on Well to Wheel on an ICE vehicle of similar size. The batteries don't get landfilled, they now can be recycled into new batteries.

[@whocares264]

rear charging port between the front seats

[@LucDiesInTheEnd]

As an American I can tell you my heart stopped watching you pull out at 5:59

[@Noah_E]

Depreciation is the Achilles heel of EVs. Ford itself has stated they expect the Mustang Mach-E to retain 40 percent of its value after three years and only 30% when four years old. You can buy a LOT of fuel for the difference in depreciation between an EV and ICE. Has anyone on that side of the pond tested the FCA system of the Niro/Kona? IIHS tested the Optima and Sonata and they plowed right through a pedestrian dummy. My current car, a Forester XT has EyeSight and it works really well and has taken the car from 60 mph to zero twice when deer ran in front of me at night. If it can detect a fast moving deer it can certainly "see" a child dart out into traffic.

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

Hi Noah, are you thinking about getting a new car soon?

[@Noah_E]

@@OsvUkVehicleSupply Two actually. My Forester hit 55k miles on July 3rd and the F350 I use to haul stuff around my farm is becoming unreliable after 257k miles. The depreciation and lack of interior space is hurting them in my comparisons. I don't understand why car companies don't make mid sized and compact CUV EVs. They have more room for batteries and higher profit margins. I have several other autos so range anxiety isn't a problem. But they NEED to have enough room for my 100 lbs bluetick coonhound to be comfortable, which means good cargo space with the rear seats both up and down. The only EVs I've looked at that didn't suck in that area are the Kona/Niro and I don't like their charge port location. It seems like an unprotected after thought.

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[@xchopp]

52:03 -- Only 20% fewer moving parts? Are you sure? Seems like it should be a much larger figure (no gearbox, fuel pump, water pump...).

[@whocares264]

i think he means an EV has 80% less moving parts

[@Appalling68]

37:54 No spare wheel, not even a "temporary tire." I've raised to much trouble in dealerships over this issue I've lost count. On more than one occasion I've walked out of the deal JUST for this reason. My god, wth are you supposed to do when you're in the middle of nowhere, at night, and have a flat? What it you have no cell coverage?? I say f**k off to this trend! Otherwise, an absolutely brilliant review. Thank you!

[@johnallcock5582]

Agreed. A friend's daughter got stranded on the motorway when the sidewall went on a tyre so the provided tyre fix foam can was utterly useless.

[@jeremylister89]

Yes it is the best electric car you CAN'T buy. Wish it had traditional handbrake though..like the feel of what's going on, handbrake offers fine control, and confidence... don't want it rolling away if it fails.

[@Poetjanstie]

One wrong fact: 40 KWh LEAF has a WLTP range of 168 miles not 186.

[@ewenbruce5851]

Alan Partridge does EV reviews :-)

[@jdavison8551]

Aha.

[@michaelperrin2531]

Well that hour went quick?

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

That's the aim! 👍

[@Alrukitaf]

Batteries no longer need to be buried in landfill after they die, a German company has started recovering their constituent materials by chopping them up and using solvents.

[@danmahoney2854]

Just got mine 2 days ago.

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

That's amazing news, Dan. We hope you enjoy your new car - let us know how you find it!

[@danmahoney2854]

@@OsvUkVehicleSupply I will thank you.

[@gospelgroupie]

Answer: no, because you can’t buy it. Ridiculous waiting list and increasing prices from 2018/9 model. If I was to consider a BEV SUV that I can’t buy yet I may as well wait for the Volvo XC40 Recharge.

[@GeordiLaForgery]

If they could produce this car fast enough it would be as popular as the cashcow, I mean qashqai.

[@glideman]

A lot of wrong information in this review. EV batteries can be recycled at end of life. Some of us charge our electric cars using solar which is completely free and clean. A Nissan Leaf can be used as an only car, I’ve had mine for 3 years and regularly do 300 miles.

[@EEAMD-co6nw]

are you Jimmy Broadbents father? Im dead serious, he also has a youtube channel

[@JackFeelsNerves]

A very comprehensive review of this car. But disposing of used EV batteries in land fills? Some research into "second life storage" required there!

[@linmal2242]

Early days yet, but when these car batteries end their automotive life they will be perfect for static home battery charging applications for years of use. By the time they are dead there will be recycling plants recovering their components. Win Win !

[@redbaron6805]

There are already plans for EV batteries once they retire from most name brand EV manufacturers. www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2018-06-27/where-3-million-electric-vehicle-batteries-will-go-when-they-retire

[@Poetjanstie]

JackFeelsNerves that is not exactly correct information. Li-ion is being recycled / repurposed / reused.

[@desmondobrien68]

Its unavailable for too long

[@hellcat1988]

Saying CD drag factor is like saying SSD drive. It's redundant. Don't.

[@_TbT_]

The answer is no. Reasons: You can‘t buy it anywhere, waiting lists of >1 year are ridiculous! And when it finally will be available, it will feel old, because it is not built on an EV platform. Vs the „car OS“ of a Tesla, it already feels old today. It has a front motor and you can therefore never fully realize its torque without spinning the wheels. It is not built on an EV platform. Fast charging is too slow, with about 76 kW max (mostly less). Others can do up to 192 kW. I have test driven it (it even was my first EV experience), but after a Tesla Model 3 I saw what can be done so much better. The price is OKish, but seems to rise and if you can get a Tesla M3 Standard Range Plus for the same price, that is by far the better EV.

[@linmal2242]

If you can get one (Model 3) for the same price? That is unlikely.

[@_TbT_]

Lin Mal The Model 3 Standard Range Plus is more or less the same price as the highest eNiro trim. And only that is comparable to what the SR+ already offers imho.

[@sokoo1978]

As much as I know it IS built on EV platform. Also this is a compact family crossover you cannot compare apple with orange.

[@xchopp]

54:33 My hat is off, sir, well done refuting that myth!

[@alikhan-ri5ye]

used a 68 plate car?????? why not test drive the the new model.there are some around.

[@robertlcrocker]

How come nobody talks about Hybrids anymore?

[@Poetjanstie]

Robert L. Crocker because they are mostly fossil fuelled.

[@block_the_]

By EU law the electric cars need to have an artificial noice to warn pedestrians. Since this July if I'm right?

[@Poetjanstie]

Jimmy Block Correct

[@Reddylion]

Kia ev good.

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[@whocares264]

great car ... better than a jaguar ipace at half the price

[@philipreece4648]

Sorry, Old review as you cannot get the First Edition now as it is being face lifted and this will cost you £1700 extra (led headlights, 10.25" infotainment screen, UVO App etc) KIA also need to come clean that the reason you cannot get them is they are holding them back as much as possible in Europe till 2020 as the new EU emissions fines come into force and if they sell them now they don't get any benefit like they will if they are sold in 2020. Ask anyone who has ordered one what info they get from KIA or dealers about deliveries etc, KIA are not doing themselves any favours with the way they are doing EV's and the way they are treating their customers. I like KIA (I have had 4 and still drive one now), but the way they are doing EV's......

[@redbaron6805]

Could be that. But there has been a widely reported problem with EV battery shortages from legacy EV manufacturers, as they are all relying on LG, Samsung, etc. to supply their batteries for them. Tesla was smart to make sure they had their own factory for that reason. cleantechnica.com/2018/08/12/electric-car-growth-produces-battery-shortages-carmakers-cant-match-production-with-demand/

[@Rosscoff2000]

Used EV batteries don't have to go to landfill. They still have great life left in them for residential powerwall applications.

[@b4804514]

The BMW does not have touch screen and the I3 screens are tiny and hard to read. Those are deal breakers. The leaf does not have battery management. Another deal breaker.

[@linmal2242]

Kia are killing it in the EV models range, so team these with solar panels on your roof and a www.redflow.com in the garage and you can kiss the oil companies goodbye forever!

[@JoieVientLeMatin]

When speaking of the car on its own, this is a very good and detailed review. But in the frequent references to comparative features found in other EVs, it seems that the Tesla Model 3 does not exist!