What made you choose the Niro over the 2020 Ioniq electric hatchback?

I’m curious about what factors led you to pick the Niro over the 2020 Ioniq electric hatchback. Was it the charging speed or maybe something about the handling that made the Niro stand out?

The Niro had a longer range and faster charging for a similar price, which made it a better choice.

I didn’t really like the styling of the Ioniq.

Lyle said:
I didn’t really like the styling of the Ioniq.

Yeah, the styling of the Ioniq isn’t the most appealing for me either.

The original Ioniq only had 125 miles of range. It’s efficient, but the Niro has more than double the range, which makes it better for road trips.

Chan said:
The original Ioniq only had 125 miles of range. It’s efficient, but the Niro has more than double the range, which makes it better for road trips.

I took the original Ioniq on a 1800km road trip. It charged at a constant 67kW, but with consumption at 13kW/h, I had to stop for about 20 minutes every 150km or so.

@GavinWhite2
Not everyone wants to stop for 20 minutes every 1 hour and 20 minutes of driving. With the Niro, you can stop less often and get a better charging experience. It also gives you more flexibility when planning stops.

@Chan
I agree, road trips with the Niro have been much more convenient. Charging doesn’t disrupt the flow of the trip.

Cameron said:
@Chan
I agree, road trips with the Niro have been much more convenient. Charging doesn’t disrupt the flow of the trip.

I would love to upgrade to a faster car like the EV6. A shorter charging time would make long-distance trips feel less like a hassle.

The Niro had a longer range, is quieter, and I got a good deal on it.

Ioniq EVs weren’t available in Michigan, so I had to go with the Niro. Plus, I wasn’t sure if the local dealers had trained techs for the Ioniq.

The Ioniq had a shorter range and wasn’t available in Georgia in 2020, so the Niro was a better option for me.

My mom needed more space, and the Niro offered more room than a sedan.

The Ioniq lacked DC fast charging and had a smaller range, especially in colder climates. If the prices were the same, I’d go with a Kona or Niro instead.

elvo said:
The Ioniq lacked DC fast charging and had a smaller range, especially in colder climates. If the prices were the same, I’d go with a Kona or Niro instead.

The original Ioniq had DC fast charging, but only at 50kW. Did you have the plug-in hybrid model instead?

@Chan
You’re right, it did have DC fast charging. I was just looking at the specs and missed that detail. I had the eGolf, which was similar otherwise.

elvo said:
@Chan
You’re right, it did have DC fast charging. I was just looking at the specs and missed that detail. I had the eGolf, which was similar otherwise.

I misunderstood your comment. I agree that the eGolf is a solid car, but did it have adaptive cruise control and lane keeping? The top trim of the Ioniq had those features. I was considering it as a second car.

@Chan
I think the eGolf had adaptive cruise control but not lane keeping. It was cheaper than the Ioniq, though, which made it a good deal. The Niro and Ioniq 5 are much better options, though, with faster charging.

The used car dealership had a Niro in stock, and it was better than the other EVs there. No regrets at all!

I bought the 2020 Niro EX premium after owning a 2016 Soul, which was great for parking. The Ioniq 5 design just wasn’t for me—it looked too unique, and I didn’t need something that big. The 5 and 6 were out of my price range anyway.