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Kia Niro EV FAQs

First trip in a Kia Niro EV

Learn everything you need to know about driving and charging your EV rental. And remember:

3 options for recharging your EV: Learn about the ways you can recharge your EV — including letting Hertz do it! Learn more >
80% Rule: EV batteries work best between 80-20%, so we strive to have all our EVs at 80% at pick-up.

Unlock and open the Kia Niro

Use the key fob to unlock your Kia Niro.

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Turn on the Kia Niro

Press the brake pedal and hit the power button to start the vehicle.

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Adjust mirrors, climate, and check battery level

Press the L and R buttons on the arm rest to adjust the left and right exterior mirrors.
The touchscreen displays features like navigation, audio settings, and climate control.
Check battery power and estimated driving range through the touchscreen as well.

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Put the Kia Niro into gear

Press the brake pedal and then find the gear dial in the center console.
Shift the vehicle into Drive, then release the brake pedal. You can also shift into Reverse or Park with the gear dial.

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EVs accelerate quickly! Press pedal gently

Press the brake pedal and then find the gear selector in the center console.
Shift the vehicle into Drive, then release the brake pedal. You can also shift into reverse or Park with the gear selector.

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EVs brake automatically! Lift foot off pedal to begin braking

This one-pedal driving recharges the battery but takes a little getting used to.

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Find a charging station

Want to find charging stations before your trip? Try a trip planner like A Better Routeplanner.
When you look at different charging stations, remember: The higher the kW the faster the charge!
- DC Fast Charge | 50-350 kW 
  20-60 minutes charge time to 80% full. Best if you plan around meals or short activity.
- AC Level 2 | 7-19 kW
  4-10 hours charge time to 80% full. Best if you plan for overnight, workday, or daylong event.
Once you find a nearby charger, you may have to download that network’s app to pay. Examples of charging station networks are: EVgo, Chargepoint, Blink, EVCS, and Electrify America.

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Charge your Kia Niro

The charging port at the front of the vehicle. Press the charging port door to open.
Make sure the car is unlocked and plug the charger into the port.
Follow the instructions in the charging station's interface to authorize the charge.
In the car, the center display shows the remaining estimated charging time, or if charging is not working as intended.
To stop charging, press the button by the charging input socket. The vehicle will need to be unlocked to connect and disconnect the cable successfully!

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Increase the range of your Kia Niro

There are a few things you can do to increase the charge range of an EV:

Cut down on quick acceleration as much as possible and avoid slamming on the brakes. Driving slowly and carefully will use less power.
Turning on Eco mode is an efficient way to stretch the battery range of your EV. You might not get the same pickup, but you’ll be able to cover more miles on one charge.
Functions can drain battery power. Reduce your usage of features like infotainment systems or A/C and to extend battery range.
Plan your routes. High speed roads, like freeways, will use more energy. Sometimes, taking the back roads could help with energy consumption.

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