Nick drives a Kia e-Niro 3 64kWh 2021.
This is Nick’s first electric car, he’s owned the e-Niro from new and drives 20,000-30,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is between 20,000-30,000 miles and he achieves 270 miles from a full charge.
Why did you choose a Kia e-Niro?
Company car option with the best range that met my size requirement for the family.
Positives
- Range
- efficiency
- cost of running.
Negatives
- Boot could be bigger
- EV tyres
- no frunk.
Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?
No
What are the standout technological features of the car?
- Apple/Android integration
- good information on range etc.
Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about your Kia e-Niro
Lots of space under the boot floor when you take out the foam inserts. Lots more space and a lowered boot floor if you remove the plastic trim.
What electric car(s) are you interested in next and why?
Tesla Model Y for the space or the VW ID. Buzz.
Home charging unit
Pod Point home charger – simple to use but doesn’t integrate with solar.
Electricity supplier & tariff
None
What public charging networks would you recommend to others and why?
InstaVolt and Pod Point have always been reliable.
Please itemise where you’re saving money owning & running a Kia e-Niro
Company car tax & home charging on a cheap rate is really cheap running, £300-£400 a month saved!
