Comparison between:
- 2025 KIA Niro EV Wave
- 2025 KIA EV6 Light Long Range RWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2025 KIA Niro EV Wave | 2025 KIA EV6 Light Long Range RWD | |
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| Trim | Wave | Light Long Range RWD |
| Model year | 2025 (MY25) | 2025 (MY25) |
| Market | North America | North America |
| Price | USD 44,600 (USA, Jul 2025) | USD 46,200 (USA, Jul 2025) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Crossover | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Steel Gray Interstellar Gray Snow White Pearl Aurora Black Pearl Runway Red Cityscape Green Mineral Blue Snow White Pearl with Steel Gray Aeroblade | Panthera Metal Glacier White Pearl Midnight Lake Blue Ebony Black Wolf Gray Runway Red |
| Interior colors | Charcoal Gray | Saturn Black |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 174.0 in 4420 mm | 184.8 in 4694 mm |
| Width | 71.9 in 1826 mm | 74.0 in 1880 mm |
| Height | 61.8 in 1570 mm | 60.8 in 1545 mm |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in 2720 mm | 114.2 in 2900 mm |
| Front track | 61.9 in 1572 mm | 64.2 in 1630 mm |
| Rear track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 64.6 in 1640 mm |
| Front overhang | 35.2 in 895 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 31.7 in 805 mm | - |
| Approach angle | 15.7 ° | 15.2 ° |
| Departure angle | 26.8 ° | 21 ° |
| Clearance | 5.9 in 150 mm | 6.1 in 155 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.5 in 1029 mm | 39.0 in 990 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.1 in 968 mm | 38.0 in 965 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 57.8 in 1468 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.4 in 1407 mm | 55.6 in 1412 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.3 in 1354 mm | 54.9 in 1394 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.7 in 1339 mm | 53.2 in 1351 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.5 in 1054 mm | 42.4 in 1077 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.9 in 937 mm | 39.0 in 990 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2823.0 l 99.69 ft3 2.82 m3 | 2916.0 l 102.98 ft3 2.92 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 645.6 l 22.80 ft3 0.65 m3 | 690.0 l 24.37 ft3 0.69 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1803.0 l 63.67 ft3 1.80 m3 | 1420.0 l 50.15 ft3 1.42 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 20.0 l 0.71 ft3 0.02 m3 | 52.0 l 1.84 ft3 0.05 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3802.97 lb 1725 kg | 4519.48 lb 2050 kg |
| Payload | 981.06 lb 445 kg | - |
| GVWR | 4784.03 lb 2170 kg | 5454.24 lb 2474 kg |
| Towing capacity | - | 2700.66 lb 1225 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | - |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 661.39 lb 300 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.28 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear |
| Voltage | 358 V | - |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 168 kW 225.3 hp 228.4 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 6000 - 9000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | 350 Nm 35.7 kgm 258.1 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 6000 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Comfort Sport | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 168 kW 225.3 hp 228.4 ps |
| Total system torque | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | 350 Nm 35.7 kgm 258.1 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h | 115.0 mph 185.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.80 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 7.10 s | 7.30 s |
| Additional information | 30 - 70 kph - 2.9 s 60 - 100 kph - 3.8 s 80 - 120 kph - 5.0 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 252.9 mi / 407.0 km | EPA, CMB: 319.4 mi / 514.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 113 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 128 MPGe EPA, CMB: 114 MPGe EPA, HWY: 101 MPGe |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 11.62 m 38.12 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.66 | 2.67 |
| Additional information | Steering ratio - 13.3:1 | Steering ratio - 14.25:1 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 10.65 | 10.65 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers | Independent MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link | Independent Multi-link |
| Additional information | 100 - 0 km/h - 135 ft / 38.1 m | Selective damping control valve HRS front shock absorbers Selective damping control valve rear shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 16.0 in 406 mm | 12.8 in 325 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 15.0 in 381 mm | 12.8 in 325 mm |
| Additional information | Integrated Electric Booster (IEB) | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx17 ET50 | 7.5Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R17 94W | 235/55R19 105V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 64.8 kWh | 84 kWh |
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | - |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery voltage | 358 V | 697 V |
| Energy density | 146.3 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 976.65 lb 443 kg | 1049.4 lb 476 kg |
| Volume | 289.0 l 10.21 ft3 0.29 m3 | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | Capacity - 180.9 Ah Cell-level energy density - 253 Wh/kg Optional battery heating 12V battery capacity - 60 Ah | Battery capacity - 120.6 Ah Drive battery output - 277 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 1 CCS1 | Type 1 CCS1 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 85 kW | AC 10.9 kW DC 350 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 350 kW, 0:43 DC 85 kW, 0:43 DC 100 kW, 0:45 DC 50 kW, 1:05 AC 7 kW, 9:05 | DC 350 kW, 0:20 DC 150 kW, 0:29 DC 50 kW, 1:21 AC 10.9 kW, 7:20 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | There could be differences between the various trim level features according to the market. Make sure you check with your local dealer for the exact parameters. | There could be differences between the various trim level features according to the market. Make sure you check with your local dealer for the exact parameters. |
| 2025 KIA Niro EV Wave | 2025 KIA EV6 Light Long Range RWD |