ELECTREK PODCAST: TESLA AUTOPILOT RESTRUCTURING, CCS ADAPTER + TOW HITCH, KIA NIRO REVIEW, MORE

EV Channels Review

The Electrek Podcast covers a range of EV news, with a significant portion dedicated to the Kia Niro review. The reviewer found the Niro to be a fine automobile, suitable for new EV drivers, particularly highlighting its ability to function adequately with a Level 1 charger, providing about 5-6 miles of range per hour. However, a major criticism was the softened acceleration, even in Sport mode, attributed to traction control intervention, which the reviewer felt detracted from the driving experience. Despite this, the Niro is deemed a competent option in the compact EV segment, comparable to the Chevy Bolt and Nissan Leaf, though the reviewer notes a general lack of differentiation and sufficient production volume across this class of vehicles.