Electricity cost (at {defaultPrice} cents per kWh) multiplied by the car's WLTP efficiency rating.
Change to cents per kWh:
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{dollar}
$/100 km
{wh}
Wh/km (WLTP)
Efficiency listed on your EV's dashboard shows energy consumed from the battery.
But running cost must use the WLTP electric energy consumption rating that includes power consumed during charging. Charging losses are typically between 7-12%.
Economy
Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.
{wh}
Wh/km
{kwh}
kWh/100 km
{km}
km/kWh
Vehicle 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 also limited by the capacity of the public charger. In NZ, fast chargers are typically 25 kW, 50 kW, 100 kW, 175 kW, and 300 kW.
Temperature (20°+ is ideal) and battery state-of-charge affect speed (an empty battery charges faster).
The Kia Niro is New Zealand's 10th best selling battery electric vehicle - see top 10
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.
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 (+$7,000). 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.
Kia Niro (1st gen)
USED
2019-2022
Range
455kms
Battery
64kWh
Price
$48k+
Body Type
Seats
Length
Width
Height
Boot Space
Frunk
Small SUV
5
4375 mm
1805 mm
1570 mm
451 L / 1405 L
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0-100 km/h
Top speed
Power
Drive
Battery
Tow
7.8 s
167 km/h
150 kW
FWD
67.5 kWh / 64 kWh
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Highway range
Running cost
AC charge
Fast charge (DC)
Economy
V2L
350 km
$4.92/100 km
7.2 kW
77 kW
7.1 km/kWh
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The first generation of Kia Niro EV was available from 2019- 2022. In March 2022, Kia NZ reported that all new Niro EVs were sold out for 2022. The next generation Niro EV was available from 2022 onwards.
This first-generation Niro EV offered three trim levels; the basic EX. The mid-level SX includes mid-spec a 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.
