Used Kia e-Niro cars for sale

Used Kia e-Niro pros and cons

Is a second hand Kia e-Niro a good car?

There are quicker EVs, and there are bigger EVs. But if you want a no-nonsense electric car at a keen price, the Kia e-Niro is one the best used buys around.

Such is the pace at which electric cars are improving that the e-Niro’s technical stats don’t look all that impressive compared with newer designs. But 282 miles on a charge was excellent when the e-Niro was new. The official range may be hard to match, but 250 miles or so is certainly possible.

That’s for cars with the larger 64kWh battery. There are also versions with a 39kWh battery with an official range of 180 miles. If you rarely go that far in one hit the smaller battery models are cheaper used cars and great value. If you want hassle-free long drives, the 64kWh models are worth paying extra for.

Cars with the larger battery are also quicker, thanks to the 204hp motor. That’s more than enough power for strong acceleration, although the e-Niro is nothing like as fast as a Tesla Model 3.

Using all the performance eats into the range, so heavy-footed drivers will soon need somewhere to top-up the battery. The maximum charging rate of 77kW is modest when more modern electric cars such as the latest Kia EV6 will charge at 235KW.

Find a charger capable of 77kW or more, and a 20-80% recharge should take around 50 minutes.

On the outside, the e-Niro looks quite conservative compared with some EVs. On the inside, the design is also quite conventional. Cars made from 2019 onwards benefit from some mid-life updates including improved infotainment.

There’s good space in the front and back of the car, although the batteries eat into boot space.

What to look for when buying a used Kia e-Niro

Check the car’s service history. So long as it has been serviced on time, the warranty lasts for seven years or 100,000 miles, so plenty of used e-Niros are still covered. The battery warranty lasts for eight years.

Touch wood, you won’t need to call on the warranty. The Kia Niro is generally reliable, with some owners reporting the odd glitch with the infotainment. If something more serious goes wrong, you can count yourself unlucky.

The entry-level ‘2’ model has the smaller battery and shorter range. Don’t be put off – this is still a great choice if you can live with a real-world range of 140-150 miles. That doesn’t sound like much but plenty of drivers rarely go that far in a day. Step up to ‘3’ for extra kit and the larger battery, while the ‘4’ is very well equipped but costs more.

Whichever spec you pick, make sure the car still has its charging cables.  

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