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    Left Paddle vs Brake Pedal

    If u open the power meters and observe regen levels the break will regen max before using breaks. I set regen to level one, it's more efficient.
    Post by: Dave Smith, Apr 22, 2021 in forum: Kia Niro
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    Mileage Loss in Cold Weather Driving

    I'm with you. Hopefully you have the Heat Pump in your Niro. Most of the northern states pre-order them like this. Just think about it like...
    Post by: Dave Smith, Jan 5, 2021 in forum: Kia Niro
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    Consumer Reports Rates Niro Unreliable.

    It only mentions the 2019 ev in the review. Maybe it doesn't apply to the 2020. Fingers crossed. But, Kia and Hyundai are usually pretty good...
    Post by: Dave Smith, Nov 19, 2020 in forum: Kia Niro
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    Fully charged battery gives you ___ mi of range. . . Fill in the blank

    280 60% back roads 10% cruising the town 30% highway
    Post by: Dave Smith, Oct 27, 2020 in forum: Kia Niro
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    Dead 12V battery in 2019 Niro EV

    Don't relate your EV to the Plug-in hybrid. You only need the 12v to power the ECUs in the car. Don't be scared to jump start it. They are...
    Post by: Dave Smith, Oct 26, 2020 in forum: Kia Niro
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    Niro EV Break-in period

    I just wanted other people's real world mileage data based on the kind of trips y'all take.
    Post by: Dave Smith, Oct 17, 2020 in forum: Kia Niro
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    Niro EV Break-in period

    I want specific numbers here. I'm a nuclear mechanical engineer, I know what's going on. let's get specific... Speed, climate, tire pressure,...
    Post by: Dave Smith, Oct 16, 2020 in forum: Kia Niro
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    Niro EV Break-in period

    I've reached a slow speed benchmark. 35 to 50 mph (around town 32 mile trip): 4.8 miles/kwh. Y'all need to keep sharing. I need to see an...
    Post by: Dave Smith, Oct 16, 2020 in forum: Kia Niro
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    Niro EV Break-in period

    I actually just traded in my Base 2019 Ioniq EV for the Niro. I would have waited longer but the low range, hard seats and low ride height were...
    Post by: Dave Smith, Oct 12, 2020 in forum: Kia Niro
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    Niro EV Break-in period

    Hey guys, I haven't found a lot of information on the Niro; but, what I have found is that people seem to be able to get much better average...
    Thread by: Dave Smith, Oct 12, 2020, 17 replies, in forum: Kia Niro
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    Niro 2020 EV lease experience

    Thanks you guys. I feel the love! ...:cool: EV love... Biden 2020, we gotta turn this around.
    Post by: Dave Smith, Oct 5, 2020 in forum: Kia Niro
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    Niro EV for the win!

    Executive Kia in Meriden CT. I also had value in my trade-in.
    Post by: Dave Smith, Oct 5, 2020 in forum: Kia Niro
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    Niro 2020 EV lease experience

    2020 Ex Premium for $33400 after Kia ate all the federal and state rebates for the lease. Lease is the best way to go... Don't deal with the tax...
    Post by: Dave Smith, Oct 5, 2020 in forum: Kia Niro
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    Niro EV for the win!

    Y'all are going to hate me... 2020 Niro EV EX Premium (white) ~~~~~$33400~~~~~~ Leased with $2500 down, $358/mo 36 months.
    Post by: Dave Smith, Oct 5, 2020 in forum: Kia Niro