The Kia Niro EV is fully redesigned for 2023.

The 2023 Niro EV is available in two trims Wind and Wave. It is equipped with a 64-kWh battery powering the front motor, delivering an estimated 253 miles. The electric motor produces 201 horsepower and 291 lb-ft of torque, reaching 0-60mph in 6.2 seconds. The battery can be fully recharged in 6.8 hours using a level 2 240V charger or reach an 80% charge in 1 hour using DC Fast 100kW.

The base trim Wind trim includes a generous list of standard features with leatherette and cloth upholstery, heated front seats, power driver seat, 17-inch aluminum wheels, automatic climate control, voice activated navigation, a 10.25-inch touchscreen, wireless phone charger, and smart key with push button start.

The Wave trim adds bidirectional charging, a power sunroof, power folding side mirrors with turn signals, LED headlights, an auto-dimming rear view mirror, ventilated front seats, sport pedals, driver seat memory, an 8-speaker sound system, a garage door transmitter, front and rear parking sensors, and a heated steering wheel.

Standard safety items on the Niro includes Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) and Lane Following Assist(LFA), Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW), Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA), Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW), Pedestrian Detection, Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA), and Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control-Curve (NSCC-C) w/ Stop & Go & Highway Driving Assist (HDA).

The Niro offers good value for an entry level electric vehicle, starting around $41,000, with an array of standard features and a reasonable range. It offers a more refined ride when against some of the competitors like Bolt EV and Kona Electric. Other competitors in this segment are the Mustang Mach-E, ID.4, and Nissan Leaf. Another great advantage to getting an electric vehicle now is Government rebates that could add up to $7500. Like all Kia's, the Niro comes standard with all the basics one would expect from a compact car and at the other end of the spectrum, the Niro is positively loaded with the kind of items that were only sold in luxury cars a few years ago.

Compact but roomy; lots of standard equipment; sleek styling; powerful motors from the get-go, good range