Good review and mostly accurate. The 3 does indeed come with front sensors (though dealers will claim otherwise), and the heat pump won't affect the WLTP figures, but will do in the real world.
Hi, thanks for this video. About to buy a '4' trim of the MY2020 KIA e-Niro and gutted to find that the 4+ is so much better. Do you think I should still get the 4 without the Sunroof, memory seat, ventilated and rear heated seats, BSD and speed limiter, etc? Will like your opinion and thanks for the video.
The 11 kW charger is there because a lot of the markets Kia sell in they have 3 phase electric which would provide 11 kw charging as standard (and 7 kW would probably seen a cheap or a downgrade). I suppose it's not cost effective to put a 7 kW charger on cars destined for us.
The reason the official efficiency figures are the same for the 3 & 4+ are the same is because the test is done in warm conditions with a slight air con demand. With heating in use the 4+ will win but yet to see any real world confirmation of this since both models are so new (FE & 4 both had heat pumps)
@@geoffhemingway3926To cool the cabin, you want to start with the coolest air you can obtain to feed into the heat pump. That wouldn't be from the motor or battery, but usually from ambient outside air, unless you're in Saudi Arabia.
The 2 is quite a lot different with smaller range and less powerful motor. Also less of the fancy stuff. But from what I've heard still drives well and would be a great option if you don't need the kit of the 4+ or the longer range.
@@EVDoesIt There are two versions of the 2 trim, the only difference (i think) is the battery size. The 64kWh 2 trim comes in just under the £35k government grant limit.
Great video mate 👍. Do you plan on doing a video on the finances and costs involved in owning the car? So like electricity costs, finance, maintenance etc.
My wife and I both drive the Kia e-Niro First Edition and have almost 60,000 miles cover3d between us. Our vehicles are very close spec to the ‘3’ and over all spending the extra money would be worth consideration to us when it’s time to change. That might not be for a while though, goodness only knows what will be on the market by then and what price it might be. Well done on a great review.
@@EVDoesIt Hyundai are launching their new EV sub brand Ionic, VW are gaining momentum with the ID3 and soon ID4. For me, the biggest upset could come with the completion of the Tesla Giga Berlin factory. Not only will it see the launch of the much anticipated Model Y in Europe but also the inclusion of many innovations to the Model 3. Front and rear Mega castings, cell to chassis architecture and the new 4680 cells will just be the start of it. What no one seems to have noticed is that with production in Europe Tesla could well 10-12% on shipping costs and import duty on Berlin made vehicles. Berlin could well see an end to their quality issues also, with a brand new state of the art paint shop and German engineers manufacturing the vehicles Tesla could finally produce the car everyone wishes they would. Exciting times are ahead.....
@@batandball617 The quality of the Shanghai built Model 3 and Y far exceeds those built in the US. Some say it is to do with new manufacturing technology but I believe Chinese workers show more commitment to the product. It will be interesting to see how the German-built cars compare.
Good review and mostly accurate. The 3 does indeed come with front sensors (though dealers will claim otherwise), and the heat pump won't affect the WLTP figures, but will do in the real world.
The heat pump will increase efficiency in the winter by 1-2 percent.
The 3 also actually comes with front parking even if Kia brochure seems to say otherwise. It was a pleasant surprise when we picked ours up last week.
What a nice bonus!
Great job mate. Kia e-Niro defiantly becomes more popular by day in electric car class.
Hi, thanks for this video. About to buy a '4' trim of the MY2020 KIA e-Niro and gutted to find that the 4+ is so much better. Do you think I should still get the 4 without the Sunroof, memory seat, ventilated and rear heated seats, BSD and speed limiter, etc? Will like your opinion and thanks for the video.
Actually we have a quiet few 11kw ac charging hier in the narround, I live in the Netherlands, so for some regions 11kw is useful😉
The 11 kW charger is there because a lot of the markets Kia sell in they have 3 phase electric which would provide 11 kw charging as standard (and 7 kW would probably seen a cheap or a downgrade). I suppose it's not cost effective to put a 7 kW charger on cars destined for us.
The reason the official efficiency figures are the same for the 3 & 4+ are the same is because the test is done in warm conditions with a slight air con demand. With heating in use the 4+ will win but yet to see any real world confirmation of this since both models are so new (FE & 4 both had heat pumps)
Yeah, it only makes a difference if you have to heat the car but then it's very worth it. Even Tesla is going for heat pumps now.
@@florinadrian5174 The heat pump also works with the aircon - turning warm air from the motor and battery into cold air.
@@geoffhemingway3926 Good to know, thanks.
@@geoffhemingway3926To cool the cabin, you want to start with the coolest air you can obtain to feed into the heat pump. That wouldn't be from the motor or battery, but usually from ambient outside air, unless you're in Saudi Arabia.
Any thoughts on differences in 2 and 4+ .
Kia e niro is cheapest and saving of government grant is important consideration.
The 2 is quite a lot different with smaller range and less powerful motor. Also less of the fancy stuff. But from what I've heard still drives well and would be a great option if you don't need the kit of the 4+ or the longer range.
@@EVDoesIt There are two versions of the 2 trim, the only difference (i think) is the battery size. The 64kWh 2 trim comes in just under the £35k government grant limit.
Great video mate 👍. Do you plan on doing a video on the finances and costs involved in owning the car? So like electricity costs, finance, maintenance etc.
Stay tuned...on my list
@@EVDoesIt I look forward to it 😀
But arebthe Led lights any good. Frankly along with possible heat pu,p benefits i don't see any other reason to upgrade from 3.
Yes the 3 is a fine car. A couple of grand for the extra safety features and comfort stuff isn’t outrageous though.
Yes the led lights are much better than standard lights.
Does either of these have an app?
Yep the Uvo app works with both cars. Check out my video here for a quick overview. ruclips.net/video/YiCFszqZikc/видео.html
My wife and I both drive the Kia e-Niro First Edition and have almost 60,000 miles cover3d between us. Our vehicles are very close spec to the ‘3’ and over all spending the extra money would be worth consideration to us when it’s time to change. That might not be for a while though, goodness only knows what will be on the market by then and what price it might be. Well done on a great review.
Be interesting to see what happens in the compact electric SUV space once other companies get going with electric.
@@EVDoesIt Hyundai are launching their new EV sub brand Ionic, VW are gaining momentum with the ID3 and soon ID4. For me, the biggest upset could come with the completion of the Tesla Giga Berlin factory. Not only will it see the launch of the much anticipated Model Y in Europe but also the inclusion of many innovations to the Model 3. Front and rear Mega castings, cell to chassis architecture and the new 4680 cells will just be the start of it. What no one seems to have noticed is that with production in Europe Tesla could well 10-12% on shipping costs and import duty on Berlin made vehicles. Berlin could well see an end to their quality issues also, with a brand new state of the art paint shop and German engineers manufacturing the vehicles Tesla could finally produce the car everyone wishes they would. Exciting times are ahead.....
@@batandball617 The quality of the Shanghai built Model 3 and Y far exceeds those built in the US. Some say it is to do with new manufacturing technology but I believe Chinese workers show more commitment to the product. It will be interesting to see how the German-built cars compare.
interesting thanks.
If you go to the effort of attempting to hide your number plate then you need to do a better job. :)
Nice video otherwise. 👍
Such a none descript plain looking car, at least the soul is interesting and quirky to look at.
Personally I like that it looks a bit standard but I can see why you might think it a bit boring
@@EVDoesIt I'd trade 'interesting and quirky' looks for practicality any day. My e-niro is on order and I should have it middle of April 😁
@@geoffhemingway3926 agree. Rear legroom in e-Niro is outstanding and the boot much bigger than Soul and Kona.
that's exactly what i want. variety is what we need to suit different people and variety is what kia is giving on the quirkiness front.