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Used Kia e-Niro: what to check
The 64 kWh car covers about 230 miles, and any remaining 7-year warranty passes to the next owner. Years covered: 2019 to 2022 (first generation).
Typical asking prices: About £14,700 (2019) to £16,000 (2021) (average asking prices on AutoUncle UK, 8 to 15 October 2026). Prices vary with mileage, battery and condition.
Versions and battery sizes
Launched 2019, updated 2020 and early 2022, replaced by the Niro EV in 2022 (Electrifying, 17 Jul 2026). ev-database: 64 kWh Apr 2019-Apr 2022 (three listings); 39 kWh Jul 2020-Apr 2022.
Batteries
64 kWh: 67.5 kWh gross / 64.0 usable; 39 kWh: 42.0 gross (estimate) / 39.2 usable (ev-database.org/uk).
Real-world range
ev-database EVDB real range: 64 kWh 230 mi (combined cold 195, mild 265); 39 kWh 145 mi (combined cold 120, mild 170).
Charging
AC 7.2 kW Type 2. DC CCS: 64 kWh max 77 kW (10-80% avg 61 kW); 39 kWh max 44 kW (avg 37 kW) (ev-database).
Battery warranty
Kia UK: 7 years/100,000 miles vehicle warranty; Kia UK's page also describes an 8-year (100,000-mile) high-voltage battery warranty with repair/replacement if capacity falls below 70% within 8 years. Electrifying (17 Jul 2026) and ev-database say the e-Niro battery is covered for 7 years/100,000 miles with no separate longer battery warranty. Treat battery term for e-Niro as 7 yrs/100k mi unless Kia confirms otherwise for the specific car.
Does the warranty transfer?
Yes - Kia UK: 'when reselling your Kia within the warranty terms, the new owner will also benefit from the remaining time or mileage'; Electrifying adds this depends on servicing being up to date.
Known issues to check
- Electrifying (17 Jul 2026): reduction-gearbox bearing noise on early cars (humming/whining); 12V battery failures on older models; infotainment glitches; scratch-prone piano-black trim and chip-prone paint; faster front tyre wear on 64 kWh; check for ex-taxi use.
Asking prices in detail
AutoUncle 'Kia e-Niro' (last updated 13 Oct 2026) mixes first-gen e-Niro with the later Niro EV (model years to 2026): overall £13,940-£24,995. First-gen years: 2019 avg £14,661; 2020 avg £14,907 (range £12,998-£16,998); 2021 avg £15,975; 2022 avg £15,977 (2022 may include Niro EV). Motoring Research (5 Aug 2026): 'from £10,000'. Which? (last checked Dec 2025): typical used price £11,646, range £11,916-£18,213.
Before you buy
- Get an independent battery health (state of health) report, or ask the seller for a recent one
- Check how much battery warranty is left (years and miles from first registration) and whether it transfers to you
- For a Renault Zoe or early Nissan Leaf, check whether the battery is owned or hired
- Check recalls on GOV.UK and that any battery recall work has been done
- Check the MOT history and mileage on GOV.UK
- Check the rapid-charging plug (CCS or CHAdeMO) and that rapid charging is fitted at all
- Make sure both charging cables are with the car
- Ask for the service history: some warranties need servicing on time
- Test drive from a full charge and watch the range estimate and any warnings
- Remember the Electric Car Grant is for new cars only
What a battery health report shows and where to get one
Sources
- ev-database.org/uk/car/1125/Kia-e-Niro-64-kWh
- ev-database.org/uk/car/1262/Kia-e-Niro-39-kWh
- kia.com/uk/about/7-year-warranty/
- electrifying.com/used-reviews/kia/eniro/review
- which.co.uk/reviews/new-and-used-cars/kia-e-niro-2019/review
- autouncle.co.uk/en-gb/used-cars/Kia/e-Niro
- motoringresearch.com/slideshow/the-cheapest-used-electric-cars-from-just-2500/
Researched 2026-10-16 from the sources listed. Where sources disagree we say so. General information, not advice: confirm the warranty terms for the specific car with the manufacturer or a franchised dealer.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a used Kia e-Niro?
Average asking prices on AutoUncle UK in mid-October 2026: About £14,700 (2019) to £16,000 (2021). Prices vary with mileage, battery size and condition.
Does the battery warranty transfer to a new owner?
Yes - Kia UK: 'when reselling your Kia within the warranty terms, the new owner will also benefit from the remaining time or mileage'; Electrifying adds this depends on servicing being up to date.
What should I check on a used Kia e-Niro?
Get a battery health report, check the remaining battery warranty and whether it transfers, check recalls and MOT history on GOV.UK, and make sure both charging cables come with the car.
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