The second era of Kia’s Niro EV, which tops off the automaker’s trio of electrified compact crossovers that additionally contains plug-in hybrid and gasoline-electric hybrid powertrains, goes on sale this month in all 50 states.
The Korean automaker slashed $200 off the value for consumers that decide into the upper of two trims, known as the Wave.
For 2023, Kia simplified the lineup from three trims to 2. The costlier Niro EV Wave will price $45,745, together with a $1,295 vacation spot payment. By comparability, the first-generation Nio’s prime trim, the Niro EV EX Premium, was priced at $45,945.
The entry trim, known as the Wind, is priced at $40,745. It sits between the earlier era’s base Niro EV S ($40,385) and mid-level Niro EV EX ($41,285).
The dearth of a value enhance, given many automakers are mountaineering EV MSRP’s, will assist maintain the Niro EV aggressive in opposition to domestically constructed EVs that now qualify for the $7,500 federal tax credit score. The Niro EV is imported from South Korea.
The most recent Niro EV bundle is way more well-rounded in contrast with the earlier era. It has 14 extra miles of vary, for a complete of 253 miles, and rides on a brand new platform with bigger dimensions, together with a 107.1-inch wheelbase that pushes general size to 174 inches. Cargo capability behind the rear seats is now 22.8 cubic-feet.
Kia’s full suite of superior driver security know-how is now normal on all Niro variants. The bundle contains lane preserving and following help, blind spot warning, rear cross-traffic collision avoidance, driver consideration warning and rear-occupant alert.
Solely the EV variant affords optionally available Freeway Driving Help II, a mixture of lane following and good cruise management with on/off ramp management and lane-change help.
Niro EV consumers can be eligible for 500 kilowatt-hours of complimentary quick charging on the Electrify America community. That would cowl as many as 1,950 miles. The 2023 Niro EV will be capable to recoup as much as 80 p.c of its cost in lower than 45 minutes on a Degree 3 charger.
Each the PHEV and hybrid underwent a big value hike. A Niro PHEV now prices $35,035, together with a $1,295 transportation charge. That is $4,150 greater than the outgoing mannequin. Nevertheless, the bottom LXS is not supplied, giving the Niro PHEV’s new entry level extra options.
The Niro Hybrid begins at $27,785, together with delivery, representing an $1,800 enhance.