Safety ratings (from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency)
Economy
Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.
Economy
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Energy consumption is displayed on the dashboard and is re-calculated as you drive. It is different to the WLTP-rated consumption (which measures power from the mains).
This number is estimated by comparing the usable battery capacity against the WLTP range.
The maximum speed the EV can charge at home or a public AC charger.
An EV has a built-in charger that converts household AC electricity into DC current that goes into the battery.
This limits the maximum speed you can charge at home - no matter what extra equipment you install. Some public chargers (such as at motor camps and shopping malls) are also AC only.
Fast Charge ⚡
The maximum speed the EV can charge at a DC fast charger.
Speed is limited by the capacity of the charger.
In NZ, fast chargers are typically 25 kW, 50 kW, 100 kW, 175 kW, and 300 kW.
Cold temperatures and the vehicle's charging curve also dictate peak speed (i.e. a warm battery at a lower state-of-charge will charge quicker).
The Kia Niro is a series of mid-size SUVs available in hybrid, plugin-hybrid, and full electric variations. The Niro was available in NZ from 2019 and received a major update in late 2022.
Variants
Kia Niro
2022→
The second-generation Niro has a slightly increased range but significant interior and exterior design upgrades. It has a small front trunk and can tow up to a 750 kg braked or a 300 kg unbraked trailer.
Two trims are available: Light and Water. Water offers V2L ability, fog lamps, composite leather interior, heated front seats, a larger 10.25″ screen, Harman Kardon 8-speaker sound system, and a wireless phone charger.
Note that only the top trim, “Water”, offers the V2L capability.
Price
Price
$54,990
Performance
0-100 km/h
7.8 s
Top Speed
167 km/h
Total Power
150 kW
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Range & Efficiency
WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range
460 km
Highway Range
352 km
WLTP Consumption
162 Wh/km
Charging Cost
$4.05/100 km
Kia Niro: Real Range
Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
The first generation of Kia Niro EV was available from 2019-2022. It offered three trim levels: the basic EX, a mid-level SX (larger 10.25-inch touchscreen, sat nav, and JBL audio).
The top-end Premium variant adds heated and ventilated seats, a heated steering wheel, and wireless charging.
