[HillmanImp]

No, this isn't meant to be a debate about the relative merits of EV vs ICE/Hybrid.

If you've got an "e-Niro", which is marketed as such by Kia as distinct from "Niro" which has a petrol tank in it, how is your car described on the DVLA database?

Mainly asking because our insurance certificate came back saying it was for a "Niro" ... and when I look up the reg on, say, Kwikfit's site to enquire about tyres, that also says its a Niro.

Are they all like that or did my dealer make a slip of the mouse?

 

[YorkieNiro]

On the V5C mine shows as "Niro 4 EV"

 

[E7EV]

On the V5C mine shows as "Niro 4 EV"

Are you Yorki eNiro, or Yorkie Niro?

 

[John Page]

You'll find any combination of Niro, e-Niro, Niro EV, Niro FE, Niro 2, Niro 3, Niro 4 and any other permutation that you care to invent. Kia started it all by giving the car different names in different markets but it is mostly down to people who can't be bothered to get it right.

 

[e-nir0]

at the end of the day, what they need to know is the specs of the car, so just pick the most accurate one.

For example, for several insurance companies I checked, only one of them had my version correctly. I didn't pick it but other, and it didn't matter, they just need to know about the kW/CV, etc.

 

[HillmanImp]

at the end of the day, what they need to know is the specs of the car, so just pick the most accurate one.

For example, for several insurance companies I checked, only one of them had my version correctly. I didn't pick it but other, and it didn't matter, they just need to know about the kW/CV, etc.

I agree that it is all about the spec of the car ... which is why "Niro 3" is a very different beast from the insurance companies POV than "eNiro 3" (or "Niro 3 EV" if you prefer).

Good to hear from others that chaos rules, as per usual.

 

[prawlin]

From the MOT website for mine....
Peter

 

[Billy the Kid]

Mot website for mine.

 

[Soula]

No, this isn't meant to be a debate about the relative merits of EV vs ICE/Hybrid.

If you've got an "e-Niro", which is marketed as such by Kia as distinct from "Niro" which has a petrol tank in it, how is your car described on the DVLA database?

Mainly asking because our insurance certificate came back saying it was for a "Niro" ... and when I look up the reg on, say, Kwikfit's site to enquire about tyres, that also says its a Niro.

Are they all like that or did my dealer make a slip of the mouse?

I think it is down to what the dealer entered on first registration.

 

[thecaretaker]

I think it is down to what the dealer entered on first registration.

Yep, I think you are correct.

 

[GMat]

The important thing is if it says electric on the V5. You don't want to pay tax at the end of the year