Kia Niro EV 2025: A new electric crossover with a unique design and advanced safety technologies.
The new Kia Niro EV opens up a world of new possibilities for consumers who love crossover features but also want to take full advantage of electric vehicles.
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Not only can you enjoy all the features of a traditional crossover, but you can do so while happily driving past gas stations.To give the Niro EV its own character, it features several unique exterior and interior design features.
Design
- Unique front fascia with closed grille – no open grille required as there is no combustion engine to cool it :
- Arrowhead LED daytime running lights .
- New lower air intake with blue surround accent by EcoDynamics .
- Specially developed 17-inch alloy wheels to reduce drag and improve efficiency .
- Reshaped rocker arms .
- Revised front and rear bumper fascias with blue accents – unique to the Niro EV .
Inner
High-tech rotary gearshift (shift-by-wire) with available customizable mood lighting
Large, multifunctional center console with plenty of storage options, cup holders, storage compartments and 3 USB ports – 2 chargers and one connectivity
Niro EV-pure seat upholstery with blue highlights
Available special blue and black high-tech “holographic” graphic door trim
SECURITY
The Niro EV is equipped with a variety of advanced safety technologies such as Frontal Collision Avoidance Assistance (FCA), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Smart Cruise Control (SCC), Driver Alert Warning (DAW), Rear Collision Warning (BCW) and Highway Driving Assistance (HWA) to further enhance operating convenience and safety.
Drivetrain and battery
Energy and power for the Niro EV comes from a state-of-the-art 64 kWh liquid-cooled lithium-ion polymer battery that is packaged under the vehicle floor for minimal intrusion into the passenger compartment. Fast charge rates are short, allowing even longer road trips to continue after only short charging intervals. Some specifications and features of the Niro EV battery and powertrain include:
201-hp electric motor with 291 lb.-ft. of torque
Charging protocol changed to CCS and battery can now be charged at 100 kW
Combined Charging System (CCS) DC fast charging is standard equipment – about 100 miles of charging in 30 minutes or 80 percent of total battery capacity in 75 minutes
Level 2 (240 V) at 7.2 kWh charger takes about 9.5 hours for a full charge
PERFORMANCE
With 291 lb.-ft. of torque, the Niro EV’s powerful electric motor provides plenty of pulling power and electrifying get-up-and-go performance. In addition to a low center of gravity due to the floor-mounted battery pack and a 106.3-inch-long wheelbase, the Niro EV delivers a vehicle that’s fun to drive, stable, and feels planted and substantial on the road. Of course, driving style affects energy consumption, and the Niro EV is equipped with a variety of tools that put many useful energy management features in the driver’s hands, including:
Four driving modes – Eco, Normal, Sport and Eco+ – automatically adjust regenerative braking levels, climate and heating settings and even set speed limits to manage operating efficiency
Intelligent regenerative braking via paddle shifters gives drivers the ability to slow the car and capture kinetic energy, returning energy to the battery and creating additional range Drivers can choose between four regenerative braking levels (0 to 3) depending on how aggressive drivers require the regeneration effort and energy efficiency (range)
With the brake and hold system function, the paddle shifter can bring the car to a stop and add energy to the battery that would be lost during normal braking
Smart Regen System adjusts the regenerative braking level based on a vehicle detected in front of the Niro EV and can enable smoother idle driving, especially when descending a steep road
Smart Eco Pedal Guide display on the instrument cluster that informs the driver of the real-time power distribution based on the accelerator pedal input
