2023 Kia Niro EV Review - The ULTIMATE Small SUV

Kia has impressed a lot with its recent product lineup, and the quality and tech of the new Niro is no exception. It might just be the best all rounder for a sensible, low running cost small SUV packed with tech.

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[commuterbranchline]

Self charging hybrid = petrol car. My Kia E-Niro easily returned 300 miles per charge, my kids needed to stop every couple of hours and we traveled all over the U.K without ever feeling stressed about range at all. We do have off street parking and a 7kw charger so overnight charging is less than £5 for over 300 miles. I don’t really understand why folk think they need petrol or a hybrid. Low cost home charging is the key to trouble free EV ownership. Apple car play and maps were easy to access too.

[tonialara]

Excellent review! I purchased my first Kia Niro EV wave December 21, 2022, of course it’s a 2023 and I’m absolutely in love with it. I’m getting between charges 308 to 315. I have a level two charger at home. Everything about this small SUV. It’s amazing definitely worth the money we spent!! I actually spent 50 for mine. I have the level 4. And you are absolutely right. You can’t beat the warranty with a Kia so for me if you’re definitely new with electric, definitely go with the best warranty.

[peaceforever]

Mine (EV) has been delivered to me this morning. I have got the blue mineral colour and I love it. Thank you for the review 👍

[jorgenthompquist]

14:22 in California we have a dozen charging networks [currently in 2024]. Unfortunately (because of stupid Ohms law) super fast DC charging cables are pretty short. So an easy to reach charging port is actually a huge advantage!

[jasonryder]

Enjoyed the review style btw, thumbs up on that. You mentioned dark grey as the colour, is this the interstellar grey option ?

[simoncanfer]

Nice review. H-K are where it's at for reliable EVs. We've had an Ioniq electric for nearly 6 years and it's still an awesome car. Having had an ICE car from 2006 that actually did 65mpg average over a year, I'm not impressed with 65mpg in 2023! EV all the way for us.

[alanreid]

Good review Dan. I have mine for a few months now and mostly love it. It's my second Niro EV. A few points for KIA to note ... Getting to the climate control on the screen to turn off the heat takes too many steps and is dangerous when driving and there's no way I can see to create a shortcut. This needs to be addressed as the heat is the main drain on the battery. The software in the infotainment system takes a bit of time to boot up when you switch the car on. Auto wipers aren't sensitive enough. Road noise is evident but you get used to it. Suspension is softer than the old E-Niro and a bit boaty over our rural roads in Ireland. Wireless Apple CarPlay would be nice. I'm getting 230 miles of range in winter but it's starting to get better as we move into spring. There's a lot more to love than hate. I highly recommend it.

[Marks-Garage]

Regarding the front charging port Kia probably considered that with all the safety features you are far more likely to have a rear impact than a front. With the auto emergency braking etc.

[jkci]

Good review mate. Not enough motoring journalists mention things like how the stereo sounds. I wanna know how things feel and sound. Thumbs up from me.

[keithreynolds]

Excellent review. Pity the EV is such long delivery. Currently 8 months for new car.

[todor]

13:55 about the port position.. I can totally agree with you with everything you said. I personally also prefer to reverse into a parking space, rather then reverse out of it. The point about the crash is also valid point - thats why usually some cars at least put the charge port at the side fender.

[johnevans]

Well balanced review. Excellent road /traffic awareness, unlike some of the more elderly reviewers on other channels. P. S. I'm a very very elderly viewer. 😉

[alisonb]

I’ve just ordered one at the beginning of December, and the dealer said it should be here in march. I ordered the 2 spec and the dealer said that the 2 does have the smaller screen but it has wireless android auto which the 3 and 4 don’t get.

[ppower]

3 spec gives you everything you could really want at a more reasonable price

[cityblue]

This looks miles better than my id4 (52 kw)and it has about 100 more miles, I will buy 1 when Paul phillpott stops committing fraud by manipulating the price of the car and he actually said this because Tesla reduced their price.

[FallenAngel]

14:11 if you have a crash wether it be at a charging station or not - the results will be the same - s ccs are broke or written off etc etc can’t go to work etc
I love it at the front because I’ve had so many mishaps or troubles trying to drive the car in reverse (no camera) and being Reginald Moles Husband I’m happy it’s there 😅

[MsPinkcat]

Hi :) I have just taken delivery of the Kia Niro EV, and I really like it, however I am a little disappointed with the sound system/speakers……it seems to strongly favour the spoken voice or music with one singer and minimal music…..I guess you might not have listened to it much during your review, but please let me know if you did :)

[steveinoz]

They go up to $80, 000aud in Australia!!!!. I'm back looking at MG4 and BYD Seal.

[patrickh]

I wouldn’t consider a front charging point..! Home charging would require a lengthened lead and leave it sticking out near the public footway..! so not for me.. 🤔

[AuntieBuddie]

Hi Dan. Useful review, thank you. Perhaps less flapping of hands would be more pleasant when watching. 😊