2022 Kia Niro EV Hitch Torklift Ecohitch Installation

This video goes through the installation process of a Torklift Ecohitch for the 2022 Kia Niro EV.
Thanks to ‪@whowutwut‬ for showing a similar video ( • Installing Torklift Ec... ) on the Nissan LEAF that gave me the confidence to do that installation on my 2016 LEAF. That car was sold, so I wanted a similar hitch for my Niro.
I ordered directly from Torklift here (no affiliation, just a happy customer): torkliftcentra...

[@whowutwut]

Hey Karl! 👋 Thanks for the mention!super job and great detailed video!! It’s gonna come in handy for lots of people. Love the warning about not being under the bolt as you loosen it, 🤣, so many times I’ve gotten “stuff” into my eyes, then go get the safety glasses…

[@MrHappyMedium]

Thank you for making this video. Great tutorial and overview of your install issues (crush washers and bumper bolt holes), which I encountered on my 2019 Niro EV as well.

[@bscjake]

Any tips on how you got the 2 sides up into place? we tried for a very long time and it seemed like the width tolerance was too tight and could not get it all shoved up high enough for far enough to the rear of the car. Quite frustrating

[@malviya1mukesh]

Hey Karl, Thanks for the sharing such details. If we are installing such part will there be any impact on warranty.

[@0e-michigan]

I'm not a lawyer, so I can't really comment on that. I do know that this is my 5th EV and I have yet to need to look into battery warranties. My oldest is a 2015 Tesla Model S with 122K on the odometer and over 90% of its original range. I mostly use my hitch for a bike rack and not towing.

[@mannym.andcoyoteridgemtb171]

Would thi fit on the 2023 Kia Niri plug in-hybrid? We called around and we were told nothing available for this newer version

[@Selectronify]

What about the wiring instal?

[@karlbloss]

I used the Tekonsha wiring harness, but I had a local shop install it because I ran out of time. Here's a video from e-trailer on that installation. ua-cam.com/video/iv1iM3w8_jc/v-deo.html

[@ericwesselman8536]

Your video was very helpful. Thanks. I'm getting a Torklift for my 2022 Kia Niro EV. My only concern, as I'm sure you've heard, is the impact to my warranty. Kia says it will void the warranty for the drive train and that includes the battery. A random Kia rep isn't the best source though. Have you dug up any solid info on this issue? Thanks again for the video.

[@karlbloss]

I'm not a lawyer, so I can't really comment on that. I do know that this is my 5th EV and I have yet to need to look into battery warranties. My oldest is a 2015 Tesla Model S with 113K on the odometer and over 90% of its original range. I mostly use my hitch for a bike rack and not towing. You might ask around in this group regarding that question. m.facebook.com/groups/180703822546772?group_view_referrer=search

[@computerbob06]

Doesn't matter about the warranty. It's not homologated for a towing bar, just a tow ball style cycle carrier, so it's illegal!