2020 GREEN VEHICLE OF THE YEAR: Kia Niro EV
Finalists: Nissan LEAF Plus – Tesla Model 3
"Kia has done its best to attenuate EV-phobia by producing use-friendly EVs that look and drive like “real” cars, for instance the 2019 Kia Niro EV, the electric powertrain of which is geared for ease of use and of comprehension. This crossover is convivial and winningly respectful of the environment, and it makes the transition to electric vehicles less stressful for EV-phobes."
- Derek Boshouwers, Auto123
"The 2019 Kia Niro EV adds a substantial new element to the Korean automaker’s range of electrified vehicles, and in fact when you consider the 2019 Niro EV/Soul EV tandem Kia now really has to be part of any conversation regarding a potential purchase of an electric crossover. Its range places it in the head peloton of the category and it’s eligible for the fed’s rebate, so mission accomplished there, but the Niro EV is also versatile, spacious and well-equipped – plus it’s quite a nimble performer on the road."
- Derek Boshouwers, Auto123
Specifications of the 2019 Kia Niro EV
