Change the way you get around, opt for the comfort of a 100% electric car! Kia had already launched previous electric models. Like its big brother Kia e-Niro, Kia Niro EV is one of the South Korean brand’s 100% electric crossovers.
With a range of 460 km and innovative features, this family crossover excels both in town, on short trips and for longer trips on the motorway.
A new version more accomplished inside and out
The new model Niro EV from Kia succeeds the e-Niro crossover. This compact SUV is available in 100% electric, hybrid or plug-in hybrid. It stands out from other vehicles in the range thanks to its avant-garde lines and assertive design. Demanding drivers will appreciate its pearly white finish with dark-tinted rear windows, for maximum discretion in town and when parked.
This 5-seater electric car has a spacious interior in terms of its dimensions, sober in its style and user-friendly in all respects. On the dashboard, the dual 10.25-inch panoramic screen offers simplified navigation through the various vehicle parameters. From its touchpad, it is possible to access the controls of the telephone, the GPS and the indications relating to the consumption and the battery of the car. It also has a floating console that is very ergonomic and practical for everyday use.
Comfort, handling and safety
Equipped with three driving modes (Eco, Comfort or Sport), the 100% electric car Kia Niro EV is acclaimed for its rock-solid road holding.
It also has many safety options that are a valuable aid to driving. Among the latest technologies available on board are motorway driving assistance, DriveWise (which alerts the driver to dangers on the road and intervenes if necessary), intelligent cruise control, autonomous emergency braking systems and backwards. These many driving aids make it possible to prevent collisions and reduce the risk of accidents, in particular by signaling vehicles in blind spots. They are also used to maintain sufficient safety intervals in town and on the motorway.
Innovative remote parking assistance makes parking slots easier. Outside the vehicle, the driver can park easily by moving their car using the controls of a key. So many smart features that have been designed to provide additional comfort to the driver.
Excellent autonomy
One of the strengths of the Kia Niro EV electric car is its autonomy. Thanks to its 64.8 kWh battery, it can drive up to 460 km in the WLTP combined cycle. In force since 2018, this European standard represents the average for the urban and extra-urban circuit of electric cars. To calculate this average, which is as realistic as possible, tests are carried out to reproduce real driving conditions.
By way of comparison, currently electric vehicles have a real autonomy ranging from 100 to 600 kmor regarding 350 km on average.
The application and embedded services Kia Connect also warn you when you need to recharge the Kia Niro EV with a message on the on-board computer indicating that the autonomy is no longer sufficient. They also guide you to find the nearest charging stations or those on the route.
This 100% electric family crossover is also equipped with a battery pre-conditioning system, which extends its life. This device enables rapid charging of the vehicle while maintaining an optimal charging temperature.
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