Kia Niro EV
Kia Niro EV features and specs
|
All
Engine Electrical System Drivetrain Dynamic Performance Charging Exterior Dimensions Interior Dimensions Chassis/Suspension Steering Brakes Wheels/Tires Curb Weights GVWR Towing Capacity Energy Efficiency |
EX | EX Premium |
| ENGINE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Electric Motor | – | – |
| Motor Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Voltage | 356V | 356V |
| Horsepower | 201hp/3,800-8,000 rpm (150kW/3,800-8,000 rpm) | 201hp/3,800-8,000 rpm (150kW/3,800-8,000 rpm) |
| Torque | 291 lb.-ft./0-3,600 rpm (395 N*m/0-3,600 rpm) | 291 lb.-ft./0-3,600 rpm (395 N*m/0-3,600 rpm) |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||
| High-Voltage Battery Pack | – | – |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion Polymer Battery (LIPO) | Lithium Ion Polymer Battery (LIPO) |
| Battery Voltage (V) | 356V | 356V |
| Battery Capacity (Ah) | 180Ah | 180Ah |
| Battery Energy (kWh) | 64kWh | 64kWh |
| Battery Power (kW) | 170kW | 170kW |
| Battery Weight (lbs.) | 1,008 lbs | 1,008 lbs |
| DRIVETRAIN | ||
| Transmission Type | Gear Reduction Unit | Gear Reduction Unit |
| Final Gear Ratio (Constant) | 8.206:1 | 8.206:1 |
| DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE | ||
| Max. Speed (mph) | 103.8 mph | 103.8 mph |
| Acceleration Performance (sec) | – | – |
| 0 – 62.1 mph | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| 49.7 – 74.6 mph | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Brake Performance (ft.) | – | – |
| 62.1 – 0 mph | 137 ft. | 137 ft. |
| CHARGING | ||
| On-board charger (OBC) | 7.2 kW | 7.2 kW |
| Port locations | Behind front grille | Behind front grille |
| Charging time | – | – |
| Level 1, AC charge with in Cable Control Box (ICCB) | 59 hours (120V) | 59 hours (120V) |
| Level 2, AC charge with Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) | 9 Hours 35 Min (7.2 kW) | 9 Hours 35 Min (7.2 kW) |
| DC fast charge with Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) to 80% charge | 1 Hour 15 Min (50 kW) | 1 Hour 15 Min (50 kW) |
| DC fast charge with Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) to 80% charge | 1 Hour (100 kW) | 1 Hour (100 kW) |
| EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS | ||
| Wheelbase (in.) | 106.3 in. | 106.3 in. |
| Length (in.) | 172.2 in. | 172.2 in. |
| Width (in.) | 71.1 in. | 71.1 in. |
| Height, without roof rails (in.) | 61.4 in. | 61.4 in. |
| Height, with roof rails (in.) | 61.8 in. | 61.8 in. |
| Track, front/rear (in.) | 62.0 in./62.4 in. | 62.0 in./62.4 in. |
| Overhang, front/rear (in.) | 34.8 in./31.1 in. | 34.8 in./31.1 in. |
| Min. ground clearance (in.) | 6.1 in. | 6.1 in. |
| Approach Angle (degree) | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Departure Angle (degree) | 29.0 | 29.0 |
| INTERIOR DIMENSIONS | ||
| Head room | – | – |
| Front (in.) | 40.1 in. | 40.1 in. |
| Rear (in.) | 37.7 in. | 37.7 in. |
| Leg room | – | – |
| Front (in.) | 41.7 in. | 41.7 in. |
| Rear (in.) | 36.0 in. | 36.0 in. |
| Shoulder room | – | – |
| Front (in.) | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. |
| Rear (in.) | 55.1 in. | 55.1 in. |
| Hip room | – | – |
| Front (in.) | 53.7 in. | 53.7 in. |
| Rear (in.) | 48.3 in. | 48.3 in. |
| Luggage capacity, rear seats upright, with luggage under tray (SAE, cu. ft.) | 18.5 cu. ft. | 18.5 cu. ft. |
| Luggage capacity, rear seats folded, with luggage under tray (SAE, cu. ft.) | 53.0 cu. ft. | 53.0 cu. ft. |
| Luggage capacity, passenger volume (SAE, cu. ft.) | 96.6 cu. ft. | 96.6 cu. ft. |
| CHASSIS/SUSPENSION | ||
| Front suspension | MacPherson type suspension | MacPherson type suspension |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| STEERING | ||
| Type / Power source | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) |
| Steering ratio | 13.3:1 | 13.3:1 |
| Turns, lock-to-lock | 2.57 | 2.57 |
| Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft.) | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. |
| BRAKES | ||
| Type front/rear | Ventilated Disc/Solid Disc | Ventilated Disc/Solid Disc |
| Size (in.) front/rear | 12.0 in./11.8 in. | 12.0 in./11.8 in. |
| Booster Type | Electric Booster (Regenerative Brake) | Electric Booster (Regenerative Brake) |
| Regenerative braking | Motor polarity reversal | Motor polarity reversal |
| Parking brake type | Electric Parking Brake (EPB) | Electric Parking Brake (EPB) |
| WHEELS/TIRES | ||
| Wheel size (in.) | 7.0J x 17 Alloy | 7.0J x 17 Alloy |
| Tire size | P215/55R17 | P215/55R17 |
| Spare Tire | Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) | Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) |
| CURB WEIGHTS | ||
| Curb Weight, min (lbs.) | 3,854 lbs. | 3,854 lbs. |
| GVWR | ||
| Gross Weight (lbs.) | 4,916 lbs. | 4,916 lbs. |
| TOWING CAPACITY | ||
| Towing Capacity | Not recommended | Not recommended |
| ENERGY EFFICIENCY | ||
| All Electric Range (miles) | 239 miles | 239 miles |
| MPGe | – | – |
| City | 123 | 123 |
| Highway | 102 | 102 |
| Combined | 112 | 112 |
| Specs | Niro EV | Bolt EV | Kona EV | Leaf e-Plus |
| Range (miles) | 239 | 238 | 258 | 226 |
| Battery (kWh) | 64 | 60 | 64 | 62 |
| Motor Torque (ft-lbs) | 291 | 266 | 291 | 250 |
| Length | 172.2 | 164 | 164.6 | 176.4 |
| Width | 71.1 | 69.5 | 70.9 | 70.5 |
| Height | 61.8 | 62.8 | 61.8 | 61.6 |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 | 102.4 | 102.4 | 106.3 |
| Passenger Volume (Cu. ft.) | 96.6 | 94.4 | 94.1 | 92.4 |
Kia Niro EV review
Electrek‘s Seth Weintraub reviewed the Kia Niro EV in 2019.
If I had to choose between the Bolt, Kona, Niro, and Leaf with the same features and range, I would stick with my decision to buy the Chevy Bolt EV. Besides being available for purchase, the Bolt is straight up fun to drive. Driving the Niro is amusing at best, utility at worst. Also I love the smaller footprint of the Bolt versus the longer Niro, particularly in my tight garage.
That said, the Niro is fantastic for the utilitarian customer it is aimed at. It is pleasant inside, drives nicely, has very long range and very decent power. The stereo and infotainment are great, as is the ride height. Charging options are as good as they are going to get for a non-Tesla EV.
The problem however is that both Hyundai and to a lesser extent Kia never make enough of their EVs, nor do they market them, or sell them outside of ZEV states. That means dealers will try to price gouge, and we’ve already heard of markups of this car that approach the $7,500 federal tax credit, which is a real shame. A lot of people would love to drive this car.
Kia Niro EV price
Kia lists the starting price for the Kia Niro EV at $38,500. We’ve done the hard work of calling around to various dealerships to find what they are offering. Find the lowest purchase and lease price here on Electrek.
Kia Niro EV range
Seth noted in his review about the range and charging with Kia Niro EV:
The car I got came with an orange Level 1 110V charger and frankly, for most people, this is all you will “need” on a day-to-day basis. Because of the Niro’s solid efficiency, this equates to 5 miles/hour of charge out of a normal outlet. A 12-hour overnight charge will give you at least 60 miles of range, more than enough for the average commuter.
The Niro, as most EVs do now, can accept up to 7.2kW of power (or over 11 in 3 phase Europe) on 240V outlets, which will take the car from empty to full in under 10 hours. That means if you have a 240 at the house, you wake up with a full “tank” every morning.
Fully charged, the Kia Niro EV gets 238 miles on a single charge.
