Peter drives a KIA Niro EV 4 64kWh 2022.
This is Peter’s second electric car, he’s owned the Niro EV less than a year and drives 10,000-15,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is between 5,000-10,000 miles and he achieves 275 miles from a full charge.
Why did you choose the KIA Niro EV?
Good looks, size, range, value and 7-year guarantee
Positives – List 3 or more reasons why you love this electric car
- Comfort
- safety technology
- boot space.
Negatives – List 3 or more things that you really don’t like about this electric car
- Sat nav very basic and often suggests strange routes
- narrow gap between driver’s seat and central console makes it difficult to buckle safety belt
- reverse camera not so good at night.
Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?
None
What are the standout technological features of the car?
Safety technology is outstanding!
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Surprise us! Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about this electric car
Simple pairing of smart phone to give me more accurate sat nav and live traffic information via Google Maps.
What electric car(s) are you interested in next and why?
KIA EV6 – it is a larger, good looking version of our present Niro EV 4.
Home charging unit – outline both positive & negative elements
Pod Point charger gives us the option for scheduled overnight off-peak charging. Also, by using the Pod Point App, it allows us to change to a quick unscheduled top-up then one more press to bring back the scheduled day-by-day off-peak timings. Simples…
Electricity supplier & tariff – outline both positive & negative elements
Bearing in mind the present high tariffs for all, I’m satisfied with the present off-peak rate.
What public charging networks would you recommend to others and why?
GRIDSERVE, Pod Point and bp are all simple to use. However, from experience, check via Zap-Map before heading for the charging location to make sure they are working.
Please itemise where you’re saving money (or not) owning & running an electric car
Savings on road tax and fuel.
