Kia Niro Electric axed in Australia, and the hybrid may not be far behind

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Too expensive! Kia Niro EV axed in Australia as cheaper and newer Kia EV3 and Kia EV5 bite into its sales - EV Central

Kia’s trail-blazing Niro electric SUV has been axed in Australia.Its hybrid sibling continues on for now, but is expected to be replaced by a petrol-electric version of the next-generation Seltos compact SUV due in Australia by 2027.

Kia Niro Electric axed in Australia, and the hybrid may not be far behind

Kia has culled its first electric car in Australia amid the arrival of a much cheaper replacement, and the hybrid version could be next. The first electric Kia sold in Australia – the Kia Niro EV – has been cut from the line-up after less than four years in showrooms. And the Niro hybrid may follow in the next 18 months once a petrol-electric version of the next generation of the similarly-sized Seltos SUV arrives in showrooms. Australia receiv…

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