My Niro Road Trip was sponsored by Kia, however all opinions expressed are 100% my own.
A road trip is always a good idea. No matter where you are, or where you are going, it is good for the soul. The summer is a great time to cruise around with the windows down and the radio up. In the winter, it is ideal to drive to a warmer climate, or somewhere to ski or explore the outdoors. Whether you have decided to visit a Chevy Dealership to purchase a vehicle or borrowed a family member’s car, make the most out of your road trip. It’s the people you spend your time with that will make this trip memorable. Some people may have the idea that to go on a roadtrip, you’ll need to have your own car. There are so many other options you can look into that will make this trip on to remember. Not everyone owns a car, so this doesn’t mean you have to miss out. Why not look into hiring a van just for this trip? If so, consider getting van insurance, so you know that you are protected from anything that could happen on the road during your trip. These are important factors you will need to consider before going ahead with any form of road trip. But once you have this covered, you can create those wonderful memories with your family and friends.
Recently, I took a mini road trip with Shelley from A Magical Mess in the 2018 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid up part of the coast of California. We had a great time thanks to Kia, and our type A personalities had us planning like crazy before we even left. If you are planning a road trip in a PHEV, here are some pointers to make sure you have the best time.
Plot Out Your Charging Stops
Thanks to ChargePoint, you can search the map for any and all charging stations that are along your path. ChargePoint helps drivers make the switch to electric easy by offering connected charging wherever they work, shop, eat and play. And with the free mobile app, special driver discounts, and integration with automakers, they offer a seamless driving and charging experience. Plotting out your stops ahead of time will make your road trip more efficient – imagine if you can do the whole thing using NO GAS! What a way to help the environment (and save money!).
Don’t Book Your Hotels
Wing it. Trust me. On our road trip Shelley and I tried to plan ahead and book a hotel but never did. I am so glad that we didn’t. We ended up at a gorgeous, seaside hotel – Pismo Lighthouse Suites. The price for a room what phenomenal. We ended up with a large pull out couch, two bathrooms, and a bedroom. There is nothing like waking up to the waves crashing on the shore. So, even if you are tempted, don’t plan ahead with your hotels. You never know what you might discover when we decide to stop for the night!
Create A Road Trip Playlist
One of the best parts about a road trip is blasting music and singing along (even if you don’t know the words). In the Kia Niro PHEV, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay make it easy to listen to music directly from your phone. Create the perfect music playlist to give your road trip the soundtrack it needs. If it were up to me, it would be a lot of 90s and 2000s music.
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Take A Page Out Of Charles Pheonix’s Book
I don’t mean that literally – although he does have a great book that we got while on our road trip, Addicted to Americana. In this book, Charles Pheonix points out many great places to stop on a road trip. So what I mean by this is, if you see a sign for something that sounds fun, like an adventure, just pull on over and go! The sky is the limit on a road trip, and there is so much to explore in this world. Take the time to do it.
Make It A Kia Niro
Trust me on this one. If you want the most comfortable road trip you have ever had, go with the Kia Niro PHEV. The engine runs smoothly and quietly, the Harmon Kardon speaker system will allow you to totally rock out, and it fully charges in about two hours. But don’t take my word for it. Plus, no matter how many bags you are bringing along, you can fit them with the 19.4 cu. ft. of cargo space with the rear seats up (and a whopping 54.4 cu. ft. with them down!). Find out for yourself and test drive one at your local Kia dealership.
