KIA E-NIRO EURO ROAD TRIP PART DEUX: DRIVING FROM ITALY TO ENGLAND

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This video documents the second part of a road trip from Italy back to England in a Kia e-Niro, focusing on the charging experiences and overall journey. The reviewer highlights the e-Niro's impressive efficiency, often outperforming more expensive German rivals, and notes that the car is capable of longer distances than initially estimated, suggesting that some charging stops were unnecessary and potentially a waste of money. Key challenges encountered included unreliable public chargers, particularly one that failed in Bolzano, and the inconvenience of poorly located or short-cabled chargers at some service stations. The reviewer also contrasts the e-Niro's experience with the seamlessness of Tesla's Supercharger network, advocating for better coordination among other manufacturers on charging software. Despite the occasional charging frustrations and the general drain of a long road trip with family and a dog, the reviewer concludes that electric vehicle road trips are feasible and more environmentally friendly, costing significantly less than a petrol equivalent. The e-Niro is praised for its efficiency, but the reviewer suggests faster charging speeds would improve the experience, especially when multiple charges are needed.