Kia Niro vs Peugeot E-Partner
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Kia Niro

$34,990 - $54,990

2023 price

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Peugeot E-Partner

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2024 price

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Polestar 2 Long Range

Polestar 2 Standard Range

Summary

2023 Kia Niro

2024 Peugeot E-Partner

By Emily Agar

By Mark Oastler

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Not Applicable, 0.0L

Fuel Type

Electric

Fuel Efficiency

0.0L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Decent driving range
Pleasant interior design
Easy-to-use tech

Smooth, quiet drivetrain
Load-carrying ability
Warranty/servicing costs

Dislikes

Rougher ride
Doughy acceleration from a full stop
Expensive compared to rivals

Four-star ANCAP
Purchase price
Cable storage

2023 Kia Niro Summary

Kia has released the newly updated Niro, which is the smaller and less sporty sibling to Kia’s popular, EV6. As far as EVs go, it has a decent driving range and specs that should entice first-time electric vehicle owners to dip their toes into the EV pool.

However, the updated model does come with a price hike… which might not excite a budget-conscious buyer, especially with such affordable competitors like the MG ZS EV and Hyundai Kona Electric also available.

I’ve been hanging in it for a week with my family of three to see how it handles!

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2024 Peugeot E-Partner Summary

In 2023 Peugeot commands around 50 per cent of sales in Australia’s small (under 2.5-tonne GVM) commercial van segment with its Partner range, which offers a choice of wheelbase lengths and model grades.

The French marque has recently introduced its first fully electric variant to the Australian market called the e-Partner, even though this van has been on sale in Europe since 2021.

We recently put one to work for a week, which included loading it up to the max, to see how it compares to its petrol-powered sibling.

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Deep dive comparison

2023 Kia Niro 2024 Peugeot E-Partner

Verdict

The Kia Niro S Electric is a solid little SUV that has decent space inside and some nice specs, but it's more expensive than its nearest rivals. The EV powertrain can take a little getting used to and I would have liked a smoother ride, but the 460km driving range is good.

For first-time EV owners, this wouldn’t be a bad option if you wanted to dip your toes in the water but it will suit urban dwellers and smaller families, like mine, best. This gets a 7.5/10 from me.

My son wasn’t in love with this one. Not enough buttons for him to press and he did comment on how bumpy the ride was in the back. He gives it a 6.0/10.

Verdict

It’s a lot of money for a small commercial vehicle that’s well into its current model cycle in Europe, falls short on benchmark safety and requires convenient charging infrastructure to minimise inconvenience for owners. However, its emissions-free drivetrain is quiet and competent under load, with a range that should comfortably cater for the daily urban use small van operators typically require. Whether those positives outweigh the negatives, only a potential buyer can decide.

Kia Niro vs Peugeot E-Partner What's the difference?

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Verdict

Kia Niro vs Peugeot E-Partner
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