New Niro EV

Designed for drivers seeking a practical EV experience with accessible value, the Kia Niro EV is available with a single powertrain-a front-wheel-driving electric motor making 201 horsepower and 188 pound-feet of torque. The 64.8-kWh battery pack provides an EPA-estimated range of 253 miles per charge and is rated at 113 MPGe (miles-per-gallon equivalent). That said, mileage varies depending on factors like driving habits and road conditions, and Edmunds reviewers managed ~280 miles in their independent testing. An 11-kW onboard charger allows the Niro EV to replenish its battery in around 7 hours using Level 2 equipment. It's also compatible with 85-kW DC fast-charging stations (85-kW), refilling from 10 to 80 percent in ~45 minutes.

The Niro EV's battery system enhances the vehicle's versatility thanks to an Onboard Power Generator, which can charge or power phones, laptops, camping equipment, and more. Plus, every new Niro EV customer receives a complimentary 500-kWh charging credit on Electrify America's fast-charging network-equivalent to ~1,750-2,000 miles of free driving.

The Kia Niro EV's cabin is accommodating and stylish, with modern design details, comfortable and supportive seats, intuitive controls, and class-leading passenger volume (105.2 cubic feet). Rear passengers, in particular, will appreciate the segment-best 39.8 inches of legroom. The Niro EV comes standard with myriad comforts and conveniences, like Smart Key proximity entry, heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a 10-way power driver's seat. Available upgrades include phone-as-a-key capability, a hands-free liftgate, driver-position memory, ventilated front seats, and heated rear seats.

The Niro EV retains 22.8 cubic feet for gear or groceries with all seats upright. When you need more carrying capacity for an outing or errand, the rear seats fold easily, expanding the cargo area to 63.7 cubic feet.

While there's no substitute for remaining alert behind the wheel, that doesn't mean you can't have a little help. The Kia Niro EV supports and enhances your attentive driving with cutting-edge Kia Drive Wise technologies. These features monitor your surroundings, assist hazard detection and avoidance, and can even help mitigate driving fatigue. Most are included as standard equipment. So, no matter which configuration you select for your Steel City travels, you'll enjoy driver-assist technologies like:

• Forward Collision Avoidance-Assist with Pedestrian, Cyclist, & Junction Turning Detection
• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist-Parallel Exit
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
• Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keeping and Lane Following Assist
• Driver Attention Warning w/ Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
• Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go - Curve
• Highway Driving Assist
• Park Distance Warning-Rear
• Safe Exit Warning

Even more driver assists are included in the Niro EV Wave trim level, including Kia's semi-autonomous Highway Driving Assist 2 and innovative Remote Smart Parking Assist systems.

Kia fulfills the Niro EV's future-focused aspirations with attractive and useful tech features, including a dual-screen panoramic display. A high-res 10.25-inch digital instrument panel provides easy viewing of driving metrics, driver-aid status, turn-by-turn directions, and more. To the left of the gauge cluster, a 10.25-inch infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto seamlessly integrates smartphone features like hands-free calls and messages, streaming media, Google or Apple Maps, and your phone's virtual assistant.