Kia Niro EV DE

First generation · 2019–2022 · 4 model years · 3 trims

Trims by model year

Trim Engine HP Torque Transmission Drive MPG city/hwy (comb) MSRP
2022
S · SUV Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor; 201 hp @ 3,800–8,000 rpm; 356V 201 291 lb-ft 1-speed gear reduction unit FWD 123/102 (112) $39,090
EX · SUV Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor; 201 hp @ 3,800–8,000 rpm; 356V 201 291 lb-ft 1-speed gear reduction unit FWD 123/102 (112) $39,990
EX Premium · SUV Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor; 201 hp @ 3,800–8,000 rpm; 356V 201 291 lb-ft 1-speed gear reduction unit FWD 123/102 (112) $44,650
2021
EX · SUV Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM); 64 kWh Li-Ion Polymer battery (356V, 180Ah) — — Single-Speed Reduction Gear FWD 123/102 (112) $39,090
EX Premium · SUV Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM); 64 kWh Li-Ion Polymer battery (356V, 180Ah) — — Single-Speed Reduction Gear FWD 123/102 (112) $44,650
2020
EX · SUV Battery Electric (BEV) — Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor 201 291 lb-ft Single-speed gear reduction unit FWD 123/102 (112) $39,090
EX Premium · SUV Battery Electric (BEV) — Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor 201 291 lb-ft Single-speed gear reduction unit FWD 123/102 (112) $44,590
2019
EX · SUV AC Synchronous Permanent Magnet Motor (BEV) — — Gear Reduction Unit FWD 123/102 (112) $38,500
EX Premium · SUV AC Synchronous Permanent Magnet Motor (BEV) — — Gear Reduction Unit FWD 123/102 (112) $44,000

Safety & recalls by model year

YearRecallsNHTSA overall rating
2022 2 —
2021 1 —
2020 2 —
2019 — —

US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.