Kia Niro EV pre-registrations open

Kiwis can register their interest now in buying the new Kia Niro EV when it arrives in early 2019.

Kia Motors has opened a pre-registration facility on its website.

The special pre-register page, Kia.co.nz/Niro-EV , not only allows people to add their name to the list as possible purchasers but will also ensure they are kept up to date with information about the car.

Full New Zealand specifications will be revealed closer to the expected March 2019 launch here.

“Since the Niro EV was announced in May, there has been a lot of interest in this model and we felt the best way to keep buyers informed of progress was to let customers sign up to get more information as it comes to hand,” Kia Motors NZ general manager Todd McDonald says.

The new Kia Niro EV will join the other two Niro models already on sale in New Zealand – the Niro Hybrid and Niro Plug-in Hybrid.

Acceptance of the hybrid and plug-in hybrid Niro models by local customers has been exceptional, boosted by the rising popularity of the SUV segment, Kia says.

“As the cost of petrol continues to increase and new petrol taxes being added, we are looking forward to offering a compact SUV like the Niro EV that doesn’t use any petrol at all,” McDonald says.

The Kia Niro EV has a 380km range (64kWh battery pack) or 240km range (optional 39.2kWh pack) and is described as a sporty and versatile vehicle that combines driving enjoyment with eye-catching design and functionality.

The Niro EV is powered by Kia’s electric vehicle powertrain, using new production technologies.