Mike Simpkins drives a KIA Niro EV 4 64.8kWh 2022.
This is Mike’s second electric car, he’s owned the KIA Niro EV less than 1 year and drives 5,000-10,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is between 1,000-5,000 miles and he achieves 250 miles from a full charge.
Why did you choose the KIA Niro EV?
I chose the Kia Niro 4 EV as it’s all the EV you will need with excellent efficiency and plenty of tech on board. It may not be the biggest EV out there but has plenty of room for your average family. The warranty is the best in the business and with it’s proven track record, the Kia is a dependable and reliable to boot. You shouldn’t buy an EV solely because it has it’s own charger infrastructure because if we did it would be a boring place to be. The infrastructure will get better in time.
Anyway, I like the memory seats with lumbar support and the seats are comfortable and KIA is now implementing OTA and a frunk into the mix. Tesla owners will be saying ‘we have had this for a long time’ but the one thing you haven’t got is low insurance premiums and the customer care isn’t on par with KIA. I like Tesla but the styling isn’t the best and nor is the fact you have to pay for the ICE after a year. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are getting better each year also.
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Positives – List 3 or more reasons why you love this electric car
- Compact
- practicality
- efficiency.
Negatives – List 3 or more things that you really don’t like about this electric car
- Price
- the LEDS could have a better spread at night.
Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?
Zombie mode – just wait four minutes and it recovers.
Surprise us! Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about this electric car
Small frunk and the onboard safety systems.
What electric car(s) are you interested in next and why?
Any KIA, Genesis, Hyundai and Tesla Cybertruck.
Home charging unit – outline both positive & negative elements
I have an OHME Pro charger – visit the website to know more about it.
Electricity supplier & tariff – outline both positive & negative elements
Octopus Energy is the only provider you should deal with.
What public charging networks would you recommend to others and why?
The pricing of the chargers should be vVAT free or just 5% like they are at home. GRIDSERVE, IONITY and Tesla are the ones you should use.
Insurer – outline both positive & negative elements
Admiral – a car insurer which is fair and competitive to insure.
Please itemise where you’re saving money (or not) owning & running a KIA Niro EV
I am saving over £200 a month compared to fossil cars.
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