Kia Niro EV
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).