Any ID3 pro performance or Kia Niro long range owners?
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I’ve been given a new company car list with a couple of electric choices
There’s a ID3 with the quoted range of 262 miles and a Kia E Nero with a range of 282 miles
Anyone got either of these and can comment on actual range though the year, my driving is 85% motorway and the rest around town.
There’s a ID3 with the quoted range of 262 miles and a Kia E Nero with a range of 282 miles
Anyone got either of these and can comment on actual range though the year, my driving is 85% motorway and the rest around town.
My wife drives our e-niro 4+ and I would say the range would be 250 miles for the usage you mention. Although you won't be able to hammer it on the motorway to get that range.
I would also add, we have a Model 3 LR, so I can compare it to that car pretty easily, and I'd say if you had the option of stretching to the slightly higher cost of the model 3 it would be the *much* better car.
I would also add, we have a Model 3 LR, so I can compare it to that car pretty easily, and I'd say if you had the option of stretching to the slightly higher cost of the model 3 it would be the *much* better car.
Nickbrapp said:
I’ve been given a new company car list with a couple of electric choices
There’s a ID3 with the quoted range of 262 miles and a Kia E Nero with a range of 282 miles
Anyone got either of these and can comment on actual range though the year, my driving is 85% motorway and the rest around town.
I’ve got an id3 pro and I’m going to be doing a 260 mile journey tomorrow eve mainly motorway. I’ll report back. There’s a ID3 with the quoted range of 262 miles and a Kia E Nero with a range of 282 miles
Anyone got either of these and can comment on actual range though the year, my driving is 85% motorway and the rest around town.
Thanks both
I will regularly be driving from Caldicot (near Bristol) to bridge north somewhere near Birmingham regularly but only for short site visits so can factor in a charging stop if needs be ( it’s a 2 hour 100 mile trip) and even in my diesel van now I stop for a coffe after about a hour and 20
I will regularly be driving from Caldicot (near Bristol) to bridge north somewhere near Birmingham regularly but only for short site visits so can factor in a charging stop if needs be ( it’s a 2 hour 100 mile trip) and even in my diesel van now I stop for a coffe after about a hour and 20
ID3 Pro here. With 100% charge it shows 240 mile range, it will get close to that on long trips but only if driven sensibly. Normal 80 mph cruise drops it to 210ish miles. Drive like it’s stolen and it drops below 200. Not massively worse in winter on long trips, takes more of a battering on short trips.
I've had an ID.3 since the end of August. It's the pro Performance Tech version.
So far, I've done over 3,700 miles in it. I've done quite a lot of motorway miles (the vast proportion) and tend to set the cruise at an indicated 74mph (close to 72 actual), but often go a bit over.
I tend to drive it "normally", tend to have a fairly full car and have had a variety of weather.
In truth, the actual range I get is near as damn it 180 to 190 miles on a full charge. I am sure it would go considerably further on non-motorway driving or if I dropped the speed by as little as 5mph.
However, it's been very easy to top up on a journey if needed as the car will take a charge at 100kw and is supposed to do 125kw with the next software release. I charge on a 13amp plug at home and have rarely had to charge during a journey (I charge overnight when I stop using the 13amp plug).
However, I have been very impressed with the car!
Happy to have a discussion if it helps.
Rob
So far, I've done over 3,700 miles in it. I've done quite a lot of motorway miles (the vast proportion) and tend to set the cruise at an indicated 74mph (close to 72 actual), but often go a bit over.
I tend to drive it "normally", tend to have a fairly full car and have had a variety of weather.
In truth, the actual range I get is near as damn it 180 to 190 miles on a full charge. I am sure it would go considerably further on non-motorway driving or if I dropped the speed by as little as 5mph.
However, it's been very easy to top up on a journey if needed as the car will take a charge at 100kw and is supposed to do 125kw with the next software release. I charge on a 13amp plug at home and have rarely had to charge during a journey (I charge overnight when I stop using the 13amp plug).
However, I have been very impressed with the car!
Happy to have a discussion if it helps.
Rob
Some real-world examples from an e-Niro 64kWh...
Recently did a 246-mile round trip to Northumberland and back, mostly on the A1 at 70mph. Set out with a full charge and didn't charge at any point along the way. There happened to be a fairly strong wind which was in my favour on the way up, but very much against me on the way home. As a result I only *just* made it home, 4% charge remaining and dire warnings on the dash!
Next day, going to the same place but using a different route (A19, slightly shorter at about 230 miles round trip) and setting the cruise at 65mph on the dual carriageway stretches meant that I could get there and back comfortably, with about 20% charge remaining.
Dropping down to 65mph makes a big difference in an EV!
Your 200 mile round trip would be a doddle in the e-Niro.
Recently did a 246-mile round trip to Northumberland and back, mostly on the A1 at 70mph. Set out with a full charge and didn't charge at any point along the way. There happened to be a fairly strong wind which was in my favour on the way up, but very much against me on the way home. As a result I only *just* made it home, 4% charge remaining and dire warnings on the dash!
Next day, going to the same place but using a different route (A19, slightly shorter at about 230 miles round trip) and setting the cruise at 65mph on the dual carriageway stretches meant that I could get there and back comfortably, with about 20% charge remaining.
Dropping down to 65mph makes a big difference in an EV!
Your 200 mile round trip would be a doddle in the e-Niro.
Jonny_ said:
Your 200 mile round trip would be a doddle in the e-Niro.
Not in winter. Mine won't crack 200 miles on the motorway at 75-80mph, 0C wet/windy/snowy weather with the heater on.You'll need to trim your speed to 60mph. You should just get 200 if you keep the heater under control, you'll not have much % left.
bigmowley said:
ID3 Pro here. With 100% charge it shows 240 mile range, it will get close to that on long trips but only if driven sensibly. Normal 80 mph cruise drops it to 210ish miles. Drive like it’s stolen and it drops below 200. Not massively worse in winter on long trips, takes more of a battering on short trips.
That’s interesting is that the 262 mile range one? I am very keen to go electric but I don’t want to compromise my driving style and be sitting at 56 behind lorries, il usually cruise at 77-80mph currently.As I said, I can charge on a drive as I always stop especially if I’m going 100 miles in one go, and I guess even in the 15 mins it takes to get a coffee and a wee will add about 70-80 miles range
Jonny_ said:
Some real-world examples from an e-Niro 64kWh...
Recently did a 246-mile round trip to Northumberland and back, mostly on the A1 at 70mph. Set out with a full charge and didn't charge at any point along the way. There happened to be a fairly strong wind which was in my favour on the way up, but very much against me on the way home. As a result I only *just* made it home, 4% charge remaining and dire warnings on the dash!
Next day, going to the same place but using a different route (A19, slightly shorter at about 230 miles round trip) and setting the cruise at 65mph on the dual carriageway stretches meant that I could get there and back comfortably, with about 20% charge remaining.
Dropping down to 65mph makes a big difference in an EV!
Your 200 mile round trip would be a doddle in the e-Niro.
very interesting thanks, I don’t really want to have to compromise dropping down to 65! do you gain many miles back with the regen braking Recently did a 246-mile round trip to Northumberland and back, mostly on the A1 at 70mph. Set out with a full charge and didn't charge at any point along the way. There happened to be a fairly strong wind which was in my favour on the way up, but very much against me on the way home. As a result I only *just* made it home, 4% charge remaining and dire warnings on the dash!
Next day, going to the same place but using a different route (A19, slightly shorter at about 230 miles round trip) and setting the cruise at 65mph on the dual carriageway stretches meant that I could get there and back comfortably, with about 20% charge remaining.
Dropping down to 65mph makes a big difference in an EV!
Your 200 mile round trip would be a doddle in the e-Niro.
Hi ID3 guys.
Sorry to hijack, but looking at an ID3 for my elderly parents (it would be a second car)
How unstable is the software on the touchscreen and those capacitive steering buttons? And can you realistically drive it and barely need to mess around with it all?
I am convinced it's the right physical car for them, but if the user experience is rubbish I can see it being a burden and being hard work for them.
Sorry to hijack, but looking at an ID3 for my elderly parents (it would be a second car)
How unstable is the software on the touchscreen and those capacitive steering buttons? And can you realistically drive it and barely need to mess around with it all?
I am convinced it's the right physical car for them, but if the user experience is rubbish I can see it being a burden and being hard work for them.
JD said:
Hi ID3 guys.
Sorry to hijack, but looking at an ID3 for my elderly parents (it would be a second car)
How unstable is the software on the touchscreen and those capacitive steering buttons? And can you realistically drive it and barely need to mess around with it all?
I am convinced it's the right physical car for them, but if the user experience is rubbish I can see it being a burden and being hard work for them.
As a seconds car I'd suggest a Zoe or i3 would be a better proposition. Far more traditional from a control perspective (especially climate which is usually the one that gets messed with the most) and no annoying capacitive buttons that get accidentally activated constantly.Sorry to hijack, but looking at an ID3 for my elderly parents (it would be a second car)
How unstable is the software on the touchscreen and those capacitive steering buttons? And can you realistically drive it and barely need to mess around with it all?
I am convinced it's the right physical car for them, but if the user experience is rubbish I can see it being a burden and being hard work for them.
SWoll said:
As a seconds car I'd suggest a Zoe or i3 would be a better proposition. Far more traditional from a control perspective (especially climate which is usually the one that gets messed with the most) and no annoying capacitive buttons that get accidentally activated constantly.
Zoe they didn't like and is ruled out completely, and the i3 they did like but it's "a bit too quirky". They have test driven both of these, but not the ID3 or Niro yet.JD said:
SWoll said:
As a seconds car I'd suggest a Zoe or i3 would be a better proposition. Far more traditional from a control perspective (especially climate which is usually the one that gets messed with the most) and no annoying capacitive buttons that get accidentally activated constantly.
Zoe they didn't like and is ruled out completely, and the i3 they did like but it's "a bit too quirky". They have test driven both of these, but not the ID3 or Niro yet.Niro is very traditional in both operation and build, but quite a bit bigger than the other options. Perhaps a Kona would be a better alternative?
Lots of choice in this sector. E208, Mini E, Honda E, Seat Mii etc.
SWoll said:
I3 looks quirky but is a very simple car to operate and high quality. ID3 looks more traditional but falls down on usability and materials.
Niro is very traditional in both operation and build, but quite a bit bigger than the other options. Perhaps a Kona would be a better alternative?
Lots of choice in this sector. E208, Mini E, Honda E, Seat Mii etc.
Kona is a good suggestion imo. Conventional car, decent range (pretty much the same as the e-niro with the larger battery size), would suit someone who thinks the i3 is too quirky. Niro is very traditional in both operation and build, but quite a bit bigger than the other options. Perhaps a Kona would be a better alternative?
Lots of choice in this sector. E208, Mini E, Honda E, Seat Mii etc.
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