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2024 Kia Niro EV SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2024 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. Keep reading for our breakdown of the significant features that you get with each trim.

Wind
This entry-level trim starts off with:

  • 17-inch wheels
  • Power liftgate
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Heated front seats
  • Cloth and synthetic leather upholstery
  • 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 a typical 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
  • Full synthetic upholstery
  • 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
  • Improved adaptive cruise control and lane keeping systems
  • 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?

It's not often that we recommend a range-topping trim, but in this case the Wave model makes plenty of sense. For a rather reasonable price premium over the base Wind, you get a long list of upgrades that contribute to improved convenience, comfort and safety. For those in cold climates, we suggest adding the Preserve package.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Eugene, OR
Vehicle
Niro EV Wind
Niro EV Wave
Vehicle
Wind
electric DD
Starting MSRP
$39,600
Avg Price Paid
$38,308
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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 @ 6,000 rpm
201 hp @ 6,000 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®
$40,445
$44,138
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.54
$0.59
Depreciation
$20,471
$23,312
Financing
$6,283
$7,135
Taxes & Fees
$359
$359
Fuel
$3,502
$3,502
Insurance
$5,416
$5,416
Maintenance
$3,826
$3,826
Repairs
$588
$588
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Colors

Colors

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