IT AIN'T DEAD YET! 60,000 MILES IN A KIA NIRO EV

EV Channels Review

After 60,000 miles, Kate Walton-Elliott reflects on her 2019 Kia Niro EV, challenging the notion that EVs, particularly non-Teslas, are short-lived. Despite minor issues like a rattling door speaker and a sometimes fuzzy rear-view camera, the car's core components, especially the traction battery, have held up remarkably well, showing 100% state of health. The reviewer highlights the Niro EV's practicality as a tool, its solid build quality from a legacy automaker, and the ease of obtaining parts, contrasting it with Tesla's more frequent iteration cycles. While acknowledging the Niro EV's slower charging (77kW peak) and acceleration compared to modern EVs, the reviewer argues that for many, the current technology is adequate. The central message is a call against waiting for future advancements, urging buyers to purchase an EV that meets their current needs, emphasizing that reliability and serviceability are key, not just the latest tech or status.