The highly anticipated Kia Niro EV just made its second debut.
This time around, the Niro EV had a more proper reveal. It was shown at the Busan Motor Show in South Korea where the press was actually on hand to capture the moment.
The first showing of the Niro EV was in front of a tiny gathering on Jeju Island and it went largely unnoticed by the press, but not by us.
In addition to the reveal of the production version of the pure electric crossover, Kia released some vital new information on this soon-to-be available electric CUV.
Range for the big battery is claimed to be 236 miles, while the smaller battery pack offers up some 149 miles per charge. The similar Hyundai Kona goes further per charge, but it’s slightly smaller.
As for newly released specs, we see the ability to charge on a 100 kW unit (at up to 80 kW, we believe) and a zero-to-60-time of 7.8 seconds with the bigger battery. Per kia:
Equipped with a high-capacity 64 kWh lithium-polymer battery pack, the Niro EV will be able to drive more than 380 kilometers (236 miles) on a single charge with zero emissions. Plugged into a 100 kW fast charger, it takes 54 minutes to recharge the Niro EV’s battery to 80%. Buyers will also be to specify their Niro EV with an optional 39.2 kWh lithium-polymer battery pack, with a range of up to 240 kilometers (149 miles) from a single charge.*
Power is provided to the front wheels through a 150 kW (204 ps) motor, producing 395 Nm torque from a standstill, enabling the Niro EV to accelerate from 0 to 100 kph in just 7.8 seconds. The battery pack is located low down in the body, beneath the trunk floor, giving the CUV a center of gravity more akin to that of a sedan or a hatchback, ensuring maximum stability – and driving enjoyment – on winding roads.
The highly anticipated Kia Niro EV just made its second debut.
This time around, the Niro EV had a more proper reveal. It was shown at the Busan Motor Show in South Korea where the press was actually on hand to capture the moment.
The first showing of the Niro EV was in front of a tiny gathering on Jeju Island and it went largely unnoticed by the press, but not by us.
In addition to the reveal of the production version of the pure electric crossover, Kia released some vital new information on this soon-to-be available electric CUV.
Range for the big battery is claimed to be 236 miles, while the smaller battery pack offers up some 149 miles per charge. The similar Hyundai Kona goes further per charge, but it’s slightly smaller.
As for newly released specs, we see the ability to charge on a 100 kW unit (at up to 80 kW, we believe) and a zero-to-60-time of 7.8 seconds with the bigger battery. Per kia:
Equipped with a high-capacity 64 kWh lithium-polymer battery pack, the Niro EV will be able to drive more than 380 kilometers (236 miles) on a single charge with zero emissions. Plugged into a 100 kW fast charger, it takes 54 minutes to recharge the Niro EV’s battery to 80%. Buyers will also be to specify their Niro EV with an optional 39.2 kWh lithium-polymer battery pack, with a range of up to 240 kilometers (149 miles) from a single charge.*
Power is provided to the front wheels through a 150 kW (204 ps) motor, producing 395 Nm torque from a standstill, enabling the Niro EV to accelerate from 0 to 100 kph in just 7.8 seconds. The battery pack is located low down in the body, beneath the trunk floor, giving the CUV a center of gravity more akin to that of a sedan or a hatchback, ensuring maximum stability – and driving enjoyment – on winding roads.
