• Expanded three-model line-up
  • More affordable 39kWh electric motor option available in the UK for the first time
  • Three-phase 11kW AC charger makes its debut, fitted as standard on the new flagship ‘4+’ grade
  • Prices start at £29,595 (after Plug-in Car Grant)
  • New model range on sale now
As if there wasn’t already a long list of reasons why buyers should choose the full-electric e-Niro to adorn their driveway, Kia has today added some additional benefits. Up until now, the e-Niro has been available in a single, high specification model, but that now changes with an expansion of the line-up to include three feature rich versions named ‘2’, ‘3’ and ‘4+’.

For the first time the 39kWh battery pack will be available to UK buyers.  The battery is capable of travelling up to 180 miles on a single charge, and produces the same zero tailpipe CO2 emissions, while on the WLTP city cycle, it can travel up to 251 miles. The battery pack is paired with a 134bhp (100kW) electric motor that produces 395Nm of torque and allows the e-Niro to accelerate to 60mph in a sprightly 9.5 seconds. Available on the ‘2’ specification, the newcomer is priced at just £29,595, after the Plug-in Car Grant has been deducted (£32,595 without).

It joins a pair of high specification models in ‘3’ and ‘4+’ grades that feature the high-powered 64kWh battery pack. A driving range of more than 282 miles on a single charge is possible, and up to 382 miles when measured on the WLTP city cycle. The long-distance 64kWh battery pack is combined with a 201bhp (150kW) electric motor that packs 395Nm of torque and enables acceleration from 0-to-60mph in just 7.5 seconds.

e-Niro delivers more choice in three highly specified versions
New for summer 2020 is a well-specified three-model e-Niro line-up, encompassing grade ‘2’, level ‘3’ and a top-of-the-range ‘4+’ edition, with the ‘+’ moniker symbolising that it incorporates an AC 11kW three-phase charger as standard, the first time that it has been offered on the e-Niro.

The e-Niro ‘2’ builds on the high specification of the Niro Hybrid and PHEV ‘2’ models by adding 17-inch alloy wheels, a 7-inch full TFT Colour Display Cluster, chrome beltline mouldings, a powered driver’s seat lumbar support, a charging indicator on the dashboard, battery heating system and an engine start/stop button with Smart Entry System.

This is in addition to black cloth and leather upholstery, high gloss black trim for the steering wheel, lower console, door inserts, and centre fascia and a leather trimmed steering wheel and door armrests. The rear seats fold down in a 60:40 arrangement, and there’s a luggage area load cover and luggage net hooks provided as standard. Up front, there’s a matt black radiator grille, black s...
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Price
Models:
39kWh: Starting at £29,595 ($37,043)
64kWh: Starting at £33,850 to £36,145
Specs
Power
134 hp
100 kW
Top speed
96 mph (154 km/h)
0 - 60 mph (0 - 97 km/h):
9.5 seconds
Power
201 hp
150 kW
Top speed
104 mph (167 km/h)
0 - 60 mph (0 - 97 km/h):
7.5 seconds
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