Kia Niro EV DE
First generation · 2019–2022 · 4 model years · 3 trims
Photo: Kia Niro Plus Earth DE PBV EV Snow White Pearl (13) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2020 Kia Niro EV by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Kia Niro EV (2021) IMG 5313 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Kia Niro Plus Earth DE PBV EV Snow White Pearl (19) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Kia e-Niro (DE; 2018) rear by Jakub CA, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: Kia Niro Plus Earth DE PBV EV Snow White Pearl (13) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2020 Kia Niro EV by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Kia Niro EV (2021) IMG 5313 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Kia Niro Plus Earth DE PBV EV Snow White Pearl (19) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Kia e-Niro (DE; 2018) rear by Jakub CA, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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
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.