Budget EV Battle Kia Niro EV vs Nissan Leaf
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Date: 2019-06-13
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Comments and reviews: 5
Shane Magill
I would get the Nissan. I live in Ohio and own a 2015 Kia Soul EV. Unfortunately, the on board charger stopped working and the nearest dealer Kia allows to work on my vehicle is 500 miles away. I had been unaware of this when I purchased the vehicle. My previous vehicle was a Ford Focus EV and while it had a much shorter range any Ford dealer would work on the Focus EV. Choosing The Nissan will save you a great deal of time if you dont live close to a dealer certified to work on Kia EVs. It would also save you giant headaches should you be on a long trip and have a problem when more than 50 or a 100 miles from the appropriate dealer.
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I would get the Nissan. I live in Ohio and own a 2015 Kia Soul EV. Unfortunately, the on board charger stopped working and the nearest dealer Kia allows to work on my vehicle is 500 miles away. I had been unaware of this when I purchased the vehicle. My previous vehicle was a Ford Focus EV and while it had a much shorter range any Ford dealer would work on the Focus EV. Choosing The Nissan will save you a great deal of time if you dont live close to a dealer certified to work on Kia EVs. It would also save you giant headaches should you be on a long trip and have a problem when more than 50 or a 100 miles from the appropriate dealer.
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Pikminiman
It seems obvious to me that the Niro EV is superior to the Leaf due to its liquid-cooled battery, but there's no doubt the Leaf is easier to get. Still, if the Niro EV and Kona EV are what Kia/Hyundai are producing just because they need the ZEV credits, I can't wait to see what their EV output will look like by the time they're truly all-in on all-electric.
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It seems obvious to me that the Niro EV is superior to the Leaf due to its liquid-cooled battery, but there's no doubt the Leaf is easier to get. Still, if the Niro EV and Kona EV are what Kia/Hyundai are producing just because they need the ZEV credits, I can't wait to see what their EV output will look like by the time they're truly all-in on all-electric.
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apl175
With the recent daytime temps of >100F (38C) in the Bay Area, I look with a bit of pity at the Leaf drivers on the freeway. I recently saw a Leaf owner looking confused and frustrated while they were fast charging their Leaf in Livermore this past Tuesday when ambients were over 104F.
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With the recent daytime temps of >100F (38C) in the Bay Area, I look with a bit of pity at the Leaf drivers on the freeway. I recently saw a Leaf owner looking confused and frustrated while they were fast charging their Leaf in Livermore this past Tuesday when ambients were over 104F.
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FSAPO
The Niro just seems more well thought out and the liquid cooling and newer charge standard means it will last longer and be relevant for longer.
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The Niro just seems more well thought out and the liquid cooling and newer charge standard means it will last longer and be relevant for longer.
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N C
Great review but since you already had review that included these 2 BEVs and the Model 3. What was the reason for this 1 on 1 comparison?
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Great review but since you already had review that included these 2 BEVs and the Model 3. What was the reason for this 1 on 1 comparison?
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