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Used 2022 Kia Niro EV SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2022 Kia Niro EV is available in EX and EX Premium trims. The electric vehicle is powered by a 64-kWh battery pack and has an EPA-estimated driving range of 239 miles. The front-mounted motor is rated at 201 horsepower and 291 lb-ft of torque. Feature highlights include:

EX
Comes with a robust list of standard features, including:

  • 17-inch wheels
  • DC fast-charge port (CCS)
  • Remote start with cabin heating and cooling
  • Heated and power-folding mirrors
  • Automatic climate control
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Heated front seats
  • Cloth and simulated leather upholstery
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Keyless entry with push-button start

Standard tech features include:

  • 10.25-inch center touchscreen
  • Eight-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Digital instrument panel display
  • Wireless smartphone charger
  • Navigation system
  • Satellite radio

Standard advanced driver aids include:

  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
  • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Navigation-based adaptive cruise control (per driver preference, can adjust cruising speed based on posted speed limits and reduce speed ahead of curves)
  • Rear seat reminder (alerts you to check the rear seat before exiting the vehicle)
  • Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)
  • Automatic high beams

The EX Premium model adds:

  • Sunroof
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Full simulated leather upholstery
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Adjustable ambient lighting
  • LED interior lighting
  • Cargo cover

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)

Which Niro EV trim does Edmunds recommend?

The Kia Niro EV is available in two trim levels. The base EX trim comes with more than enough features to please the majority of buyers, and it's the trim we recommend.

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Comparing average pricing near
Rutland, ND
Vehicle
Niro EV S
Niro EV EX
Niro EV EX Premium
Vehicle
S
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Features

Features

Features

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

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
201 hp @ 3,800 rpm
201 hp @ 3,800 rpm
201 hp @ 3,800 rpm
Engine torque
291 lb-ft @ 0 rpm
291 lb-ft @ 0 rpm
291 lb-ft @ 0 rpm
Engine displacement
Not available
Not available
Not available
Engine configuration
Electric
Electric
Electric
Transmission
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
Tire size
215/55R17
215/55R17
215/55R17
Wheel size
17 X 7.0-in
17 X 7.0-in
17 X 7.0-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
123 / 102 / 112 MPGe
123 / 102 / 112 MPGe
123 / 102 / 112 MPGe
Fuel Capacity
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Driving Range (city/hwy)
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
Fuel Type
electric
electric
electric
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Battery

Battery

Battery

EPA Electricity Range
239 mi.
239 mi.
239 mi.
EPA KWh / 100 mi.
30
30
30
Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)
9.5 hr.
9.5 hr.
9.5 hr.
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

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

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$31,023
$30,241
$31,418
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.41
$0.4
$0.42
Depreciation
$12,492
$11,471
$12,401
Financing
$3,806
$3,905
$4,104
Taxes & Fees
$1,396
$1,421
$1,469
Fuel
$2,810
$2,810
$2,810
Insurance
$4,174
$4,289
$4,289
Maintenance
$4,912
$4,912
$4,912
Repairs
$1,433
$1,433
$1,433
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Charcoal, leatherette/cloth
Charcoal, leatherette/cloth
Charcoal w/Blue Accents, leatherette
Exterior
Graphite Gray
Steel Gray
Gravity Blue
Aurora Black Pearl
Snow White Pearl
Runway Red
Graphite Gray
Steel Gray
Gravity Blue
Aurora Black Pearl
Snow White Pearl
Runway Red
Graphite Gray
Steel Gray
Gravity Blue
Aurora Black Pearl
Snow White Pearl
Runway Red