Kia Niro EV

fafy

The free pulsar (basic)charger or, free €500 Easy Go account credit expired on May 14th, and is no longer appearing on kia Ireland website, but i would imagine, is likely to be extended.

the_amazing_raisin

Petetheroadie wrote: »

Duh Pete - Thanks!

Bonkers that the EV is more expensive than the Hybrid one!

It's to make up for all the money they lose because you won't need to replace any parts

tk123

the_amazing_raisin wrote: »

It's to make up for all the money they lose because you won't need to replace any parts

Yup and something I’ll take more notice of next time around - kia’s servicing costs/intervals vs other manufacturers.

darrenheaphy

Baby in back seat has realised there are buttons on the door so keeps activating the heated seat or window. Any covers I can get to block the buttons?

the_amazing_raisin

darrenheaphy wrote: »

Baby in back seat has realised there are buttons on the door so keeps activating the heated seat or window. Any covers I can get to block the buttons?

Most cars have a switch to deactivate the passenger window controls for just this reason, I imagine the E-Niro has the same

It might be tied to the child lock, it seems that way in the ID.4

darrenheaphy

the_amazing_raisin wrote: »

Most cars have a switch to deactivate the passenger window controls for just this reason, I imagine the E-Niro has the same

It might be tied to the child lock, it seems that way in the ID.4

Yeah there’s a button to disable window but not the heated seat! Even disabled he’s constantly pressing them!

Petetheroadie

Hi folks,

I see that the current eNiro model has a 3 phase 11kW charger, but it looks like charge time on a 22kWh publicly charger is the same as on a 7kW home charger. For those who have one, is that right?

graememk

Petetheroadie wrote: »

Hi folks,

I see that the current eNiro model has a 3 phase 11kW charger, but it looks like charge time on a 22kWh publicly charger is the same as on a 7kW home charger. For those who have one, is that right?

It should be about 50% faster than the 7kW home charge point.

chewed

darrenheaphy wrote: »

Yeah there’s a button to disable window but not the heated seat! Even disabled he’s constantly pressing them!

He'll get bored. I wouldn't worry about the heated seats being on. Give him a book!

eagerv

Petetheroadie wrote: »

Hi folks,

I see that the current eNiro model has a 3 phase 11kW charger, but it looks like charge time on a 22kWh publicly charger is the same as on a 7kW home charger. For those who have one, is that right?

Are you using a 3 phase cable? If not, max you will get is 7kW.

Petetheroadie

eagerv wrote: »

Are you using a 3 phase cable? If not, max you will get is 7kW.

Haven't picked the car up yet, but saw the charging info and wanted to check with actual owners. I believe it comes with a grey 3 phase type 2 cable, so should get 11kWh from a 22kW charger but would love to get that confirmed.

KCross

Petetheroadie wrote: »

Haven't picked the car up yet, but saw the charging info and wanted to check with actual owners. I believe it comes with a grey 3 phase type 2 cable, so should get 11kWh from a 22kW charger but would love to get that confirmed.

You are getting that charge time from the brochure? What exactly does it say/show?


If they provide a 3ph cable then it will charge faster than at home. Thats the whole point of it.

Petetheroadie

KCross wrote: »

You are getting that charge time from the brochure? What exactly does it say/show?


If they provide a 3ph cable then it will charge faster than at home. Thats the whole point of it.

Yeah, that's what I was thinking. Kia aren't very specific about it and all of the online articles (e.g. https://www.zap-map.com/charge-points/kia-e-niro-charging-guide/) I presume are referring to the UK spec that didn't have the 11kW on board charger.

Just looking for confirmation from an owner of the 2021 model

JohnC.

Petetheroadie wrote: »

Yeah, that's what I was thinking. Kia aren't very specific about it and all of the online articles (e.g. https://www.zap-map.com/charge-points/kia-e-niro-charging-guide/) I presume are referring to the UK spec that didn't have the 11kW on board charger.

Just looking for confirmation from an owner of the 2021 model

Yes, it will charge faster. 11 from the public 22s and 7 at home.

Petetheroadie

JohnC. wrote: »

Yes, it will charge faster. 11 from the public 22s and 7 at home.

Thanks JohnC

tk123

darrenheaphy wrote: »

Yeah there’s a button to disable window but not the heated seat! Even disabled he’s constantly pressing them!

one of these lol :pac:
https://www.zooplus.ie/shop/dogs/dog_cages_carriers/car_bed/car_seat_mats/129693

darrenheaphy

tk123 wrote: »

one of these lol :pac:
https://www.zooplus.ie/shop/dogs/dog_cages_carriers/car_bed/car_seat_mats/129693

I'll just prod him with a stick each time he presses it, it'll form a Pavlovian response to door buttons for the rest of his life

darrenheaphy

Anyone put a roof box on their Niro? Need to get one but there's so many variations. Quite like the minimalist/sleek look of the Thule Vector but not at that price!

Alun

darrenheaphy wrote: »

I'll just prod him with a stick each time he presses it, it'll form a Pavlovian response to door buttons for the rest of his life

You could just pull the fuse! There's separate fuses for the font and rear heated seats so you could pull just the rear one and the front ones would continue working.

Busman Paddy Lasty

darrenheaphy wrote: »

Anyone put a roof box on their Niro? Need to get one but there's so many variations. Quite like the minimalist/sleek look of the Thule Vector but not at that price!

Got a Halfords Advanced roof box last year. It's black and streamlined so looks great. They are made by Thule as well, didn't know that until opened it for the first time.

Petetheroadie

Collecting the eNiro later today. Anything specific I should check for or ask when collecting? I presume at this stage there should be no issues with it coming with a 3 phase charge cable and it'll have a granny cable.

Does the dealer need to do anything re enabling Uvo?

Anything else?

Thanks in advance.

Pete

chewed

Petetheroadie wrote: »

Collecting the eNiro later today. Anything specific I should check for or ask when collecting? I presume at this stage there should be no issues with it coming with a 3 phase charge cable and it'll have a granny cable.

Does the dealer need to do anything re enabling Uvo?

Anything else?

Thanks in advance.

Pete

Best of luck! You'll love it. I assume it's a 211 model. If so you should get the 3 phase charge cable and granny cable. Just confirm with them.

You can set up UVO yourself. You register an account and then use the VIN to add the vehicle.

Petetheroadie

chewed wrote: »

Best of luck! You'll love it. I assume it's a 211 model. If so you should get the 3 phase charge cable and granny cable. Just confirm with them.

You can set up UVO yourself. You register an account and then use the VIN to add the vehicle.

Thanks Chewed, yes, got a great deal on the 211 model (€36.5k).

chewed

Petetheroadie wrote: »

Thanks Chewed, yes, got a great deal on the 211 model (€36.5k).

Wow! great price. Is it used or new?

Petetheroadie

chewed wrote: »

Wow! great price. Is it used or new?

Brand new

remoteboy

Petetheroadie wrote: »

Brand new

Are you enjoying the eNiro? I’m torn between it and the ID3.

remoteboy

remoteboy wrote: »

Are you enjoying the eNiro? I’m torn between it and the ID3.

Both are good cars but I think maybe the id.3 has the edge for OTA updates and fast charging particularly the Tour 4 and Tour 5 78 Kwh versions. `The travel assist seems to be a bit better than the Niro version + the travel assist receives updates and it will be interesting to see how that progresses.

I do like the interior of the Niro just a shame you can't get the top spec in Ireland.

Also, the Rear Wheel Drive will make a big difference to grip especially in the wet when pulling out hard onto main roads or at roundabouts, you won't have to "learn" how to adapt by pressing the throttle a lot gentler, in the id.3 you'll be able to plant the throttle a lot more.

tk123

Checking prices for 1st service... dealer I bought from is charging €175! :mad: €65 cheaper from another I checked with earlier. I have 3003km on the clock..

fafy

tk123 wrote: »

Checking prices for 1st service... dealer I bought from is charging €175! :mad: €65 cheaper from another I checked with earlier. I have 3003km on the clock..

I thought it was 12 months for 1st service ?surely you’ve done more than 3003 kms in 12 months Even allowing for covid restrictions?

tk123

fafy wrote: »

I thought it was 12 months for 1st service ?surely you’ve done more than 3003 kms in 12 months Even allowing for covid restrictions?

3003k in 11 months with WFH/restrictions. It would have been under 10k anyways in normal times as I had a handy commute! I was checking prices to see if the service plan was worth my while and you have to buy within 11 months.