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Used 2023 Kia Niro EV SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2023 Kia Niro EV is a compact EV that comes in two trim levels: Wind and Wave. Both have a 64.8-kWh battery pack that's good for an EPA estimated 253 miles of range (280 miles in Edmunds' testing). They also have a 201-horsepower electric motor that powers the front wheels. Standard and optional feature highlights for the Niro EV include:

Wind
This entry-level trim starts off with:

  • 17-inch wheels
  • Tinted rear windows
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Heated front seats
  • Vegan leather interior
  • Digital gauge cluster display
  • 10.3-inch touchscreen
  • Six-speaker sound system
  • Integrated navigation system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Wireless phone charger
  • Six-speaker sound system

The Niro comes standard with these driver assistance features:

  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Niro EV and the car in front)
  • Lane keeping assistance (steers the Niro EV back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
  • Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)
  • Intersection collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision during an intersection turn and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)

Optional for the Wind is a Preserve package with:

  • Heat pump (heats the cabin more efficiently than normal heater)
  • Heated outboard rear seats
  • Heated steering wheel

Wave
Adds some visual changes and luxury features such as:

  • LED headlights
  • Power tailgate
  • Sunroof
  • Power-folding side mirrors
  • Sound-isolating front windows
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Driver's seat memory settings
  • Power-adjustable front passenger seat
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Household-style power outlet
  • Seven-speaker Harman Kardon sound system
  • Automated parking system
  • Rear parking sensors

An optional Preserve package for the Wave adds the heat pump and heated rear seats.

Which Niro EV trim does Edmunds recommend?

We recommend the fully loaded Wave trim because it offers a great list of equipment for a reasonable price. Add the Wave Preserve package for $1,300 if you live in a cold weather climate since it includes a heat pump system to keep the range comparable in the winter.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Draper, UT
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Niro EV Wind
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Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
Parking assistance
standard
standard
Upholstery
leatherette/cloth
leatherette
Heated seats
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
201 hp @ 9,000 rpm
201 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Engine torque
188 lb-ft @ 6,000 rpm
188 lb-ft @ 6,000 rpm
Engine displacement
Not available
Not available
Engine configuration
Electric
Electric
Transmission
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
Tire size
215/55R17
215/55R17
Wheel size
17 X 7.0-in
17 X 7.0-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
Not applicable
Not applicable
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
126 / 101 / 113 MPGe
126 / 101 / 113 MPGe
Fuel Capacity
Not applicable
Not applicable
Driving Range (city/hwy)
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
Fuel Type
electric
electric
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Battery

Battery

EPA Electricity Range
253 mi.
253 mi.
EPA KWh / 100 mi.
29
29
Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)
7.5 hr.
7.5 hr.
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
Curb weight
3,803 lb.
3,803 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.9 in.
5.9 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
71.9 in.
71.9 in.
Height
61.8 in.
61.8 in.
Length
174.0 in.
174.0 in.
Wheelbase
107.1 in.
107.1 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
22.8 cu. ft.
22.8 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
40.5 in.
40.5 in.
Front Leg Room
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
Front Shoulder Room
56.3 in.
56.3 in.
Rear Head Room
38.1 in.
38.1 in.
Rear Leg Room
36.9 in.
36.9 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
55.4 in.
55.4 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$31,314
$32,387
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.42
$0.43
Depreciation
$11,296
$10,513
Financing
$4,600
$6,001
Taxes & Fees
$2,252
$2,707
Fuel
$2,704
$2,704
Insurance
$4,731
$4,731
Maintenance
$4,634
$4,634
Repairs
$1,097
$1,097
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Colors

Colors

Interior
Charcoal SynTex, leatherette/cloth
Gray SynTex, leatherette/cloth
Perforated Gray/Charcoal SynTex, leatherette
Perforated Charcoal SynTex, leatherette
Exterior
Runway Red
Snow White Pearl
Fire Orange Metallic
Mineral Blue
Steel Gray
Graphite Gray
Cityscape Green
Aurora Black Pearl
Runway Red
Snow White Pearl
Fire Orange Metallic
Mineral Blue
Steel Gray
Graphite Gray
Cityscape Green
Aurora Black Pearl
Snow White Pearl w/Gray Aeroblade