Kia Niro EV

I think the standard for Kia was €1,500 delivery and dealer charge. Even if they were adding on for a servicing package that seems extortion.

Does it have an emergency physical key that pops out of the fob? I know the older model does, but I'm unsure about the new model. I'm pretty sure it should too.

Something like this, depending on the model

https://www.kia.com/nmc/en/owners/owner-resources/quick-tips/breakdowns-and-accidents/unlocking-your-car-when-smart-key-battery-is-dead.html

Try pushing the start button with the actual keyfob. That's another emergency procedure for a dead fob battery. I assume it wirelessly transfers enough power to the fob to temporarily run the circuits in it.

My wife is looking at a Kia Niro EV brand new. She has also been offered the demo model which has never been driven just registered to the dealer so she would technically be the second owner. What sort of saving would make the demo model good value. Thanks for any advice.

Also is the demo a K4? Can't be ordered anymore so would be another consideration as it would be higher spec than what you would get new.

Google (SA512) kia and see coolant recall pdf from USA. The concern I would have is that there is an airlock or blockage and the sensor sees not enough coolant or flow where it is located. The coolant cools the inverter for the motor so risk of permanent damage or weakening of the inverter electronics. There is often weeks of delays to get a dealer appointment so I would ring all dealers first thing Monday to get earliest appointment and try not drive car too much and at low speeds. They may not have performed the flush right. I would bring a printout if the SA512 instructions and try get them to do it step by step. It may be a sensor too. You can read up on the issue on loads of forums and niro Facebook groups. Lots of reports of going back to dealer 3 or 4 times.

I had the exact same (few pages back on this thread, and others were the same there), and it's not an uncommon issue arising from an airlock in the coolant loop when they refill. Eventually the air bubble can be "burped" loose and finds its way back to the reservoir, as you see here. When I spoke to the dealer they confirmed my suspicion that if the level wasn't below the hoses, it's OK for a short spell, so my suspicion is that the min/max lines there are really to allow for such airlocks coming loose when filling.

Based on what I've seen in my reading, I absolutely would not put in another coolant you buy off the shelf.

Took the Niro on a 3,000+km trip around Scotland. No problems, even in the back of beyonds in the Highlands. Plenty of chargers. It was a great drive too.