KiaE-Niro (2019-2022)

Used only
Compact/Small SUV
Electric

£21,674Typical price

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Kia launched its Niro SUV in hybrid form back in 2016; three years later, in April 2019, came the full electric version, the e-Niro. It claims a Tesla-rivalling range of 282 miles but at a more affordable price. How does it compare with rivals such as the Hyundai Kona Electric and Kia Soul EV? Find out in our full Kia e-Niro review.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Comfort and practicality
Model reliability 0-4 years
Brand reliability 0-4 years

Jan 2023Last checked by Which?
Mar 2020First reviewed by Which?
Apr 2019Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

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21 Mar 2023

Ease of driving

Overall
Visibility
Smoothness of power delivery
Driving stability
Cabin layout

How we test ease of driving

To find out how easy a car is to drive, we assess cars across a number of areas from visibility and handling to the layout of the cabin and how smoothly the engine delivers its power.

Performance

Overall
In-gear acceleration
Brakes
Electric car range

How we test performance

We test braking distances and whether the effectivess of the brakes fade with repeat use. Performanc is based on in-gear acceleration.

Comfort and practicality

Overall
Entry and exit
Seat comfort
Ride quality
Quietness
Seat space
Boot space (small SUVs and medium cars)

How we test comfort and practicality

Comfort and practicality includes how easy it is, or not, to get in and out of the car and the maximum height of occupants. We also measure road, wind and engine noise and assess how well the car deals with bumps from large potholes to jittery surfaces like cobble stones.

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Model reliability 0-4 years

How we test model reliability 0-4 years

How reliable this car is, based on the real life feedback of current owners as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years.

Brand reliability 0-4 years

Overall
Electric car reliability
Full hybrid reliability
Plug-in hybrid reliability
Petrol reliability
Diesel reliability

How we test brand reliability 0-4 years

Our reliability ratings are based on the feedback from tens of thousands of UK motorists, as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years.

Brand reliability 5-9 years

Overall
Diesel reliability

Brand reliability 10-15 years

Overall
Petrol reliability
Diesel reliability

General
Class	Compact/Small SUV
Luxury	No
Convertible	No
Availability	Used only
Used price	£21,674 - £40,894
Fuel type	Electric
Tested fuel efficiency	3.43mi/kWh
Length	4,375mm
Width (excluding wing mirrors)	1,805mm
Width (including wing mirrors)	2,040mm
Height	1,560mm
Driver max height
Second row passenger max height
Boot space with seats up	280 litres
Boot space with seats down	1,175 litres
Folding rear seats	Yes
Isofix attachments	Yes
Turning circle	11 m
On sale date	01 April 2020

Latest tested engine
Engine name	64kwh Spirit
Fuel type	Electric
Capacity and power	64kWh (204hp)
Transmission	Single-speed automatic
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Tested fuel efficiency (mi/kWh)
Cost per mile	9.7p per mile
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	0
Well-to-wheel (WTW) CO2 (g/km)	99
Tested electric range (miles)
Official Euro emission level	Electric - N/A
Engine test date	17 October 2019
Test programme	2017

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