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Used 2020 Kia Niro EV SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The Kia Niro EV is a five-passenger electric vehicle with a 64-kWh battery and a 201-hp electric motor. That combo is good for an EPA-estimated 239 miles of range on a full charge. The Niro EV comes in two trim levels: the base EX and the EX Premium. Highlight features include:

EX
Starts you off with:

  • 17-inch wheels
  • DC fast-charge connector (up to 100 kW capable)
  • Xenon headlights
  • Automatic climate control
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Heated front seats
  • Cloth and simulated leather upholstery

Standard tech features include:

  • 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system
  • Six-speaker sound system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration

Safety equipment includes:

  • Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
  • Rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your vehicle's path while in reverse)
  • Lane keeping assist (steers the Niro EV back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • Automatic emergency braking (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time)
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Niro EV and the car in front)

The EX Premium model adds:

  • Sunroof
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Full simulated leather upholstery
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Wireless device charging pad
  • 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen
  • Eight-speaker Harman Kardon sound system

Options include:

  • Cold Weather package
    • Heated steering wheel
    • Battery heater (improves battery performance in very cold weather)
    • Heat pump (heats the cabin more efficiently than normal heater)
  • Crossbars for the roof rails

Which Niro EV trim does Edmunds recommend?

With the Niro EV, we recommend the base trim, the EX. It comes with a lot of standard equipment, including an 8-inch touchscreen, traffic-adaptive cruise control and heated front seats. If you want a few more luxury items such as a sunroof, a larger touchscreen and a premium sound system, go with the EX Premium, but know that both trim levels get the same powertrain and the same estimated range.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
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Niro EV EX
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Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
Parking assistance
Not Available
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 @ 3,800 rpm
201 hp @ 3,800 rpm
Engine torque
291 lb-ft @ 0 rpm
291 lb-ft @ 0 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
alloy wheels
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
123 / 102 / 112 MPGe
123 / 102 / 112 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
239 mi.
239 mi.
EPA KWh / 100 mi.
30
30
Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)
9.5 hr.
9.5 hr.
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
Curb weight
3,854 lb.
3,854 lb.
Ground Clearance
6.1 in.
6.1 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
71.1 in.
71.1 in.
Height
61.8 in.
61.8 in.
Length
172.2 in.
172.2 in.
Wheelbase
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
18.5 cu. ft.
18.5 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
40.1 in.
40.1 in.
Front Leg Room
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
Front Shoulder Room
56.0 in.
56.0 in.
Rear Head Room
37.7 in.
37.7 in.
Rear Leg Room
36.0 in.
36.0 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
55.1 in.
55.1 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$30,302
$32,197
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.4
$0.43
Depreciation
$10,695
$12,340
Financing
$2,958
$3,172
Taxes & Fees
$1,538
$1,616
Fuel
$3,414
$3,414
Insurance
$4,274
$4,232
Maintenance
$5,523
$5,523
Repairs
$1,900
$1,900
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Colors

Colors

Interior
Charcoal, leatherette/cloth
Charcoal w/Blue Accents, leatherette
Exterior
Gravity Blue
Aurora Black Pearl
Snow White Pearl
Runway Red
Platinum Graphite
Silky Silver
Gravity Blue
Aurora Black Pearl
Snow White Pearl
Runway Red
Platinum Graphite
Silky Silver