EURO ROAD TRIP IN A KIA E-NIRO — WITH NO CHARGE STOP PLANNING! PART 2: ITALY TO UK (VIA AMSTERDAM)

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This video chronicles the latter half of a European road trip in a Kia e-Niro, focusing on the journey from the Italian Alps back to the UK via Amsterdam. The reviewer highlights a significant issue with a recurring 12v battery failure, which necessitated the use of a portable jump starter. Charging experiences in Germany were mixed, with unreliable EnBW chargers causing frustration, though a 50kW charger eventually provided a solution. The hotel reviews are a mixed bag, with Parkhotel Schmid receiving criticism for poor air conditioning and a wasp-infested beer garden, while others were deemed adequate. Amsterdam offered a vibrant experience with numerous EVs and charging infrastructure. The reviewer praises the e-Niro's adaptive cruise control and speed limit recognition, though notes its limitations with Dutch speed limit changes. The return ferry journey was described as unpleasant due to rough seas and poor amenities. Despite challenges, the e-Niro is deemed to have performed admirably over the two-week trip, with the Octopus Electroverse card proving essential for ease of charging.