If you’re looking for a fully electric car for your family, the Kia Niro could be it.
The 2019 Kia Niro EV surprised the heck out of me. I fell in love with a car that I had thought I would find awkward to look at and boring to drive. Not so!
From the moment I hopped in, I was taken aback by everything from the fun-to-drive factor to the cute rounded edges of the body style of this sort-of-crossover.
Read more about whether an EV could fit your lifestyle here.
The Kia Niro EV looking ready for anything in the city. ?: Connie Peters
What We Loved About the 2019 Kia Niro EV
While it may not truly be a crossover as it lacks the ground clearance, it is higher than a sedan, so you have a bit more elevated outward visibility.
The torque and speed of this little surprising beast make this car an extremely fun drive. If you have not driven a fully electric car yet, I urge you to get to your nearest dealer and take one for a spin. It’s truly an experience, it feels completely different than a ‘normal’ internal combustion, or GAS engine.
What’s not to love about saving money by NOT having to buy gas!? Plug this sucker into your home outlet for a top-up, or bring it to your nearest Level 2 or Fast charging station. Read more about how that all works in my post about fitting an EV into your lifestyle.
The Kia Niro is a full EV that you can plug-in at home. ?: Connie Peters
What Do You Get for Your Money?
The base Niro EV with front-wheel drive (AWD is not available) starts at $38,500 USD or $44,995 CAD.
The Niro EV has an all-electric range of 239 Miles or 385 KM with what feels like 201 horsepower and 291 foot pounds of torque – which is VERY zippy.
Included in the base ‘EX’ model:
- 7″ display screen
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Roofrack
- 60/40 split-folding seat in the back row
- Electronic emergency brake
- Hill-start assist
- Vehicle stability management
- Drive mode select: Eco, Normal and Sport
- Adaptive cruise control with stop & go
- Lane following assist
- Lane departure warning & lane-keeping assist
- Forward collision-avoidance & collision warning
- Blindspot warning & rear cross-traffic alert
‘EX Premium’ Model (or ‘SX Touring in Canada):
This trim level starts at $44,000 USD for FWD and $53,995 CAD
All of the above plus:
- Sunroof
- Leather seating
- 8″ touchscreen display
- LED head and tail lights
- Ventilated front seats
- Premium Harman Kardan sound system
The Kia Niro driver cockpit is spacious and comfortable. ?: Connie Peters
What You Need to Know
- It’s not available in AWD
- It’s only available in select US States, so contact your local Kia dealer
Related: Will an EV fit your lifestyle?
I was provided the Kia Niro was provided for one week to facilitate this post. All opinions are my own.
