Kia announces US prices for the 2025 Niro EV
After the rather surprising announcement that the Niro EV would no longer be available on the German market, Kia has reassured US American customers that the vehicle is not going away yet. The reasoning behind the move in Germany is estimated to be related to the introduction of the EV3, which is to hit the market soon and provides a notable update to the technical capabilities of its preceding models. It is not going to be available in the USA until 2026, however, so the updated Niro EV will help bridge the gap.
The 2024 Niro EV’s pricing remains similar to that introduced in 2023, with two models available in the ‘Wind’ and ‘Wave’ trims, for $39,600 and $44,600, respectively. The prices exclude the $1,375 destination charge. In 2023, the two trims were available for $39,450 and $44,450, so the base model’s price has increased by the same number as the Wave’s price decreased.
In terms of technical specifications, both variants of the Niro EV draw power from a 64.8 kWh battery and deliver up to 253 miles of range according to the EPA rating. Charging takes about 6 hours with the 11 kW on-board charger and can be charged to 80 per cent as quickly as 43 minutes on a 350 kW fast charger. The top speed is set at 167 kph (about 103 mph) Rear seatbelt pre-tensioners have now also been introduced to both variants.
The ‘Wind’ variant features a larger 10.25-inch instrument cluster, as well as a rotary dial transmission controller. The ‘Wave’ boasts a blind-spot collision avoidance assist programme, a power front passenger seat, a HUD, as well as parking assistance programmes.
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