The long-awaited Niro electric crossover goes on sale in the United States!
Kia have already shown us the Niro hybrid and PHEV models, and now they are ready to wow us with the EV version of this cool little crossover.
The price for the EV version, which we will reveal in a moment, is truly affordable, and with 239 miles of range and the ability to fast charge it at up to 100 kW, you are looking at an all-electric vehicle that is a sure winner.
Let’s take a closer look at what the 2019 Kia Niro EV has to offer.
2019 Kia Niro EV price & trims
- EX MSRP: $38,500
- EX Premium MSRP: $44,000
There are two trim levels available for the 2019 Kia Niro EV, which are the EX and the EX Premium. The base Niro EV MSRP starts at $38,500, while the range-topping Premium has a starting price of $44,000.
If it’s a fully loaded option you are after, you may want to check out the Premium Launch Edition Package. The features made available for the EX Premium in that package include LED headlights, auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink, heated steering wheel, front & rear parking distance warning (PDW) and cargo cover, all for just an additional $1,000.
All prices quoted above do not include the $995 shipping fee!
Kia Niro EV exterior color options
There are 5 different exterior color options to choose from, all of which are available on both trim levels. Those colors are:
- Snow White Pearl
- Aluminum Silver
- Platinum Graphite
- Gravity Blue
- Aurora Black Pearl
EPA range & charging
The 2019 Kia Niro EV is an FWD model powered by a 150-kW electric motor that delivers 201 horsepower and 291 pound-feet pf torque. With a top speed of 104 mph, the all electric Niro goes from 0-62 mph in just 7.8 seconds.
Also on board is a 64-kWh lithium ion battery pack which, when fully charged, delivers a driving range of 239 miles (EPA rated).
It takes 59 hours to charge this big battery on Level 1, but there is the option of a Level 2 charger that reduces the charging time to around 9 and a half hours.
If you have access to a DC fast charger, you can get the battery up to 80% full in just a half hour, thanks to a charging level of up to 100 kW.
When looking at efficiency, the Niro EV gets a miles per gallon equivalent of 123/102/112 mpg city/highway/combined. You are looking at a huge savings here, as the EPA estimates that you can travel 100 miles for just $3.92, based on the fuel efficiency figures.
2019 Niro EV release date & availability
If you head on over to the official Kia website, you can try out their online Niro configurator, which helps you create your own unique version.
With that in mind, the battery-powered 2019 Kia Niro EV is now available to buy in the US, although there is no official list of availability by U.S. state. The assumption here would be that the CARB states would get the vehicle first (to be updated!).
