As we have listened to many customers' needs here
at Jim Butler Kia of St Louis, we
can heartily agree that for a significant portion of Americans, an electric car
has just not made that much sense. An in-depth feature from the experts at Motor
Trend this week states off the bat that “they don't want to hear your
excuses about range, performance, or charging infrastructure”. Their
particularly high grade of praise for the 2019
Kia Niro begins with the important sentient that the Niro is shockingly fun
to drive, with absolutely no pun intend
Seasoned car writer Christian Seabough claimed
that as he often nailed down the throttle, the Niro which is good for 201 hp
and 291 lb-ft of torque really hunkers down on its rear haunches and launches
forward instantly. Unlike a hybrid that has the power derivative backed by a
CVT, the power in an electric car such as the Niro is readily available at
every second. The very latest batch of EVs are capable of going farther on a
full battery than ever before, and the Kia just happens to be the best in class
boasting a range of 239 miles.
If you are a buyer without a charger at home, this
range can allow many daily commuters to go through a week without charging,
which has drastically changed the face and future of electric vehicles for
good. Google Maps has recently added a feature that lets you search for EV
charging stations nearby, and will tell you how many spots are up for grabs.
Electrify America is a subsidiary of Volkswagen that is now constructing a
level 2 and level 3 fast charger network across the nation, and they are slated
to be compatible with ChargePoint.
As driving range has grown exponentially, so has
charging speed. On a level 3 charger, a full charge from empty on the Niro EV
takes just a bit more than an hour, and use of a Level 2 takes around 9.5
hours. When you visit us for a test drive ask us which trim level we think will
best fit your needs: EX and EX Premium offer different features for different
lifestyles. Standard content includes passive entry with push-button start,
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality, automatic climate control, and
driver aids such as adaptive cruise control, lane-centering steering assist,
and a blind-spot warning.
The Premium trim adds LED head – and taillights, a
sunroof, leather front seats that are heated and ventilated, an 8.0-inch center
touchscreen, and Harman/Kardon stereo. Doing away with stopping at the pump
will make many cheerfully embrace the automotive assets of the future, and
realize that the benefits of tomorrow already exist today!
