Kia e-Niro150kW 3 64kWh 5dr Auto
2022
52,977 miles
Electric
£14,000
CT126SJ
Kia e-Niro150kW 4+ 64kWh 5dr Auto
2021
43,552 miles
Electric
£16,775
PL82BL
£14,000
£16,775
The Kia e-Niro might look like a conventional small SUV - indeed, Kia also sold a hybrid variant alongside it, and you’d struggle to tell the two apart - but it’s one of the most convincing electric cars on the market.
What it lacks in flashy styling, it more than makes up for in getting all the basics just right. It has a competitive range, drives well, seats a family in comfort with plenty of luggage space, and in true Kia fashion it’s also well-equipped. There are some impressive savings to be had on used models, too.
Other family EV choices you might want to take a look at include the MG4 and MG ZS EV, the Hyundai Kona EV, and more conventional family cars like the Volkswagen e-Golf and Nissan Leaf.
If you prioritise usability over the latest features and simply want an electric car that takes you a decent distance with minimal fuss, then it’s difficult to think of one that does a better job than the Kia e-Niro. Thanks to impressive energy efficiency, Kia claims more than 280 miles of range from the larger 64kWh battery models, meaning a comfortable real-world range of over 200 miles is on the cards.
Yet the e-Niro doesn’t look weird, and it’s not some kind of hair-shirt eco-special - it’s a proper five-seat family hatchback (one that blurs the lines between a regular hatch and a crossover) with a 450-litre boot, and a cabin that won’t win any awards for style but will almost certainly slip easily into most peoples’ lives.
64kWh models also get a more powerful electric motor which makes the e-Niro fairly quick, though being an EV, both models are smooth and quiet. With smooth power and useful visibility in all directions, it’s easy to drive (and to park) wherever you take it. It’s not a sporty drive, but that’s unlikely to be a priority for most people.
Like other Kias, a seven-year warranty should give you peace of mind as a used buy too - as the e-Niro was launched in 2019, that means even the earliest ones are covered until 2026, or until they hit 100,000 miles.
The family EV market has got busy in recent years so good though the e-Niro is, there are certainly plenty of other cars out there to tempt you. The MG4 offers a similar balance of good range and usability but has sportier handling than the Kia, while the more SUV-like MG ZS EV is also a sensible choice. For a smaller EV but one nearly as talented as the e-Niro, the similar Hyundai Kona EV is also worth a look.
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While some people might shy away from e-Niros with the smaller battery pack, it could be the smart choice for anyone who rarely covers longer distances. A claimed 180 miles is still pretty decent and not paying over the odds for a battery capacity you’ll never use is a good way of saving some money too.
Still, the range of the 64kWh model makes it usable for an even wider group of potential buyers, and since it also opens up the ‘3’ and ‘4’ trim levels, you also get more equipment.
The e-Niro echoes the naming - or rather, numbering - scheme seen throughout the Kia range, with ‘2’, ‘3’ and ‘4’ trim levels available. All are well-equipped, effectively leaning towards the upper end of the Niro range as a whole, though you do get meaningful extra equipment on higher trim levels, be that the heated seats and larger touchscreen of the ‘3’, or the LED headlights and heat pump in the ‘4’. ‘2’ trim is the only trim level that offers the smaller battery pack - most get the 64kWh battery.
The Kia e-Niro’s dimensions are:
The Kia e-Niro’s boot size is:
Unlike the hybrid versions of the Niro, the e-Niro is completely free to tax each year, thanks to being a fully electric car. This is set to change from 2025, but the e-Niro will likely remain cheaper to tax than combustion equivalents.
Kia e-Niro insurance starts in group 20, for the model with the smaller battery and ‘2’ trim, which rises to group 27 for a car at the top of the e-Niro range. This is a fair bit higher than the group 11 starting point of a hybrid Niro, but not unusual for an EV of this type - and it’s cheaper than an MG4, which only starts from group 27 and goes upwards from there.
Read our full Kia e-Niro review