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Model
Kia Niro EV
Kia Niro EV
Starting price ~$26,991 (Norway)
Body type Crossover
World premiere Thursday, November 25, 2021
Delivery start July 2022
Model status In production
WLTP range 463 km (288 miles)
WLTP consumption 14.00 kWh/100km(4.4 mi/kWh )
WLTP consumption with charging loss 16.4 kWh/100km(3.8 mi/kWh )
EPA range
EPA consumption
Basic trim CLTC range
90kmh/56mph consumption in perfect condition 15.1 kWh/100km(4.1 mi/kWh )
90kmh/56mph range in perfect condition 429 km (267 miles)
70mph/112kmh consumption in perfect condition 17.5 kWh/100km(3.6 mi/kWh )
70mph/112kmh range in perfect condition 370 km (230 miles)
120kmh/75mph consumption in perfect condition 20 kWh/100km(3.1 mi/kWh )
120kmh/75mph range in perfect condition 324 km (201 miles)
Top speed 167 kph (104 mph)
Peak power 150 kW (203.9 hp / 201.2 bhp)
Electrical torque output 255 nm (188.2 ft-lb)
0-100km/h (0-62 mph) 7.8 s
Drive type RWD
Motor setup One motor rear axle
Motor technology
Front brake type Floating caliper disc (1 pistons)
Rear brake type Floating caliper disc (1 pistons)
Front disc diameter 305 mm (12.01")
Rear disc diameter 300 mm (11.81")
Front disc type Ventilated cast iron
Rear disc type Cast iron
Blended brakes (regen on brake pedal)
Lift-up-regen (one-pedal-driving)
Lift-up-regen stopping mode(s) Hold
Lift-up-regen levels D / D1 / D2 / D3 / iPedal
Coasting
Adaptive regen when coasting
Number of suspension options 1 (Standard)
Suspension type front MacPherson strut
Suspension type rear Multi-link
Spring type front Coil Spring
Spring type rear Coil Spring
Adaptive damping front Not Available
Adaptive damping rear Not Available
Adjustable height front Not Available
Adjustable height rear Not Available
Ground clearance 152 mm (5.98")
Length 4420 mm (174.0")
Height 1545 mm (60.8")
Width excluding mirrors 1825 mm (71.9")
Width including mirrors 2035 mm (80.1")
Drag coefficient / Frontal area 0.29 / 2.63 m² (28.3 sq ft)
Wheelbase 2720 mm (107.1")
Turning circle 10.2 meter (401.6")
Curb weight 1682 kg (3708.2 lbs)
Max weight (GVWR) 2200 kg (4850.2 lbs)
Max roof cargo 75 kg (165.3 lbs)
Maximum load including weight driver 518 kg (1142.0 lbs)
Max trailer weight braked 750 kg (1653.5 lbs)
Trunk capacity 475 liter (16.8 cu-ft)
Trunk capacity with all rear seats folded 1392 liter (49.2 cu-ft)
HMI type Screen focus with stalks and buttons
Head-up display Optional feature
Voice control Unknown
Gesture control Unknown
Digital driver display No
Infotainment screen No
In-car navigation Standard feature
Apple CarPlay support Standard feature
Android Auto support Standard feature
Map provider TomTom
Online map updates Yes
Real time traffic Yes
Route planning with charging planning Yes
Satellite image map Unknown
Voice controlled Yes
Voice guiding Yes
LED matrix headlights Not Available
Auto dimming headlights Standard feature
Cornering lights Not Available
Swiveling headlights Not Available
Headlight washers Not Available
Anti-Lock Braking System Standard feature
Automatic emergency braking Standard feature
Automatic Emergency Steering Standard feature
Cross traffic alert (CTA) Standard feature
Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) Standard feature
Drowsiness Alert Standard feature
Electronic stability control Standard feature
Blind spot monitoring Standard feature
Exit warning Standard feature
Forward Collision Warning Standard feature
Lane departure warning Standard feature
Lane keeping Standard feature
Night Vision Not Available
Lane centering assist (LCA) / Autosteer Standard feature
Ultrasonic sensors
  • Front
  • Rear center
Cameras —
Radar sensors
  • Front
  • Left rear corner
  • Right rear corner
Lidar sensors —
ADAS processors
  • Mobileye EyeQ4 — 2.5 TOPS
Battery gross 68 kWh
Battery net 64.8 kWh
Cathode Materials NMC
Nominal voltage 358 V
Battery weight 443 kg (976.6 lbs)
Pack configuration 96s1p
Battery type Pouch
Battery chemistry NMC
Charging curve (click for full size) Charging curve (click for full size) - Kia Niro EV
Max DC charging 94 kW
Charging time 0 - 100% 1 h 34 m 45 s
Average charging speed 0 - 100% 41.0 kW
Charging time 10-100% 1 h 27 m 33 s
Average charging speed 10-100% 40.0 kW
Charging time 10-80% 45 m 21 s
Average charging speed 10-80% 60.0 kW
Charging time 10-90% 1 h 0 m 54 s
Average charging speed 10-90% 51.1 kW
Preconditioning when navigating to charger Standard feature
Manual battery heating Standard feature
Interior category Functional
Interior quality Standard
Console design Traditional console
Interior design
Standard
Interior colors: Black
Seat colours: 6
Headliner colours: 1
Storage
  • Glove compartment Dash passenger side
  • Center console First row center console
  • Door pocket Left front door
  • Door pocket Right front door
  • Door pocket Left rear door
  • Door pocket Right rear door
  • Rear armrest storage Second row armrest
Seating capacity 5
Front seats options 1
Number of adjustment ways (inc options) 6
Seat depth adjustment Standard electric feature
Seat height adjustment Standard electric feature
Backrest angle adjustment Standard electric feature
Seat cushion angle adjustment Not Available
Height adjustable headrest Standard feature
Length adjustable headrest Not Available
Adjustable thigh support Not Available
Memory Standard driver, not available passenger
Electric lumbar adjustment Optional electric feature
Seat ventilation Optional feature
Massage function Not Available
Backrest angle adjustment Standard feature
Seat heating Standard feature, outer seats
Seat ventilation Not Available
Massage function Not Available
Electric lumbar adjustment Not Available
Foldable seats Standard feature
Paint colors 11
Wheel options 2
Wheel size (front/rear) 235/55R19 / 235/55R19
255/45R20 / 255/45R20
Available climate systems 1
Climate zones Dual-zone climate control:FrontLeft FrontRight
Preclimatization Standard feature
Pet mode Not Available
Camping mode Standard feature
Airbags
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Knee driver
  • Between front seats
Seatbelts
  • Driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Front passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Behind driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Middle without pretensioner
  • Behind passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner
Keyless entry Standard feature
Keyless go Standard feature
Use Phone as key Optional feature
Alarm system Standard feature
Dash cam Not Available
Parking surveillance Not Available
App name Kia Connect
Change charging target Yes
See car location Yes
Lock/unlock car Yes
Open/close windows No
Start/Stop Precondition Yes
Remote parking Yes
Schedule charging Yes
See driving history Yes
Trigger horn/lights Yes