Kia Niro EV SG2
Second generation · 2023–present · 4 model years · 2 trims
Photo: 2022 Kia Niro Hybrid Front (1) by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Kia Niro EV (SG2) IMG 5647 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Kia Niro EV (SG2) IMG 5651 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Kia Niro EV (Fully Charged 2022) by Ogidya, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2022 Kia Niro Hybrid Rear (1) by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 2022 Kia Niro Hybrid Front (1) by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Kia Niro EV (SG2) IMG 5647 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Kia Niro EV (SG2) IMG 5651 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Kia Niro EV (Fully Charged 2022) by Ogidya, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2022 Kia Niro Hybrid Rear (1) by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | |||||||
| Wind · SUV | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | 201 | 188 lb-ft | 1-Speed Automatic | FWD | 126/101 (113) | $39,700 |
| Wave · SUV | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | 201 | 188 lb-ft | 1-Speed Automatic | FWD | 126/101 (113) | $44,700 |
| 2025 | |||||||
| Wind · SUV | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor; 204 ps / 150 kW @ 6,000–9,000 rpm | 204 | 188 lb-ft | 1-speed automatic | FWD | 113 | $39,600 |
| Wave · SUV | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor; 204 ps / 150 kW @ 6,000–9,000 rpm | 204 | 188 lb-ft | 1-speed automatic | FWD | 113 | $44,600 |
| 2024 | |||||||
| Wind · SUV | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (BEV) | 204 | 255 lb-ft | 1-speed (Single-speed Reduction Gear) | FWD | 113 | $39,600 |
| Wave · SUV | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (BEV) | 204 | 255 lb-ft | 1-speed (Single-speed Reduction Gear) | FWD | 113 | $44,600 |
| 2023 | |||||||
| Wind · SUV | Permanent magnet synchronous motor (BEV); 64.8 kWh / 358V lithium-ion pack | 201 | 255 lb-ft | 1-speed reduction gear | FWD | 126/101 (113) | $39,550 |
| Wave · SUV | Permanent magnet synchronous motor (BEV); 64.8 kWh / 358V lithium-ion pack | 201 | 255 lb-ft | 1-speed reduction gear | FWD | 126/101 (113) | $44,550 |
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.