2025 KIA Niro EV Wave - Specifications and price

The name of the manufacturer.

The model name of the electric car.

The code/name that denotes the level of equipment of the EV including exterior and interior features, battery packs, electric motors, etc.

The year for which the model is announced by the manufacturer. Most often it does not completely coincide with the calendar year in which the model is available on the market.

Markets in which this electric vehicle is available.

Current MSRP of the model (before incentives) depending on the market.

The body style of the model as defined by the number of doors and roof treatment.

Materials used in the vehicle's body construction.

Available exterior colors for the model as specified by the manufacturer.

Available interior colors for the model as specified by the manufacturer.

Number of doors for passengers. Depending on the body style, the doors can be two, four, etc.

Number of seats inclduing the driver and passenger ones. Depending on the model, the seats can be five, six, seven or other.

The distance from the frontmost to the rearmost point of the electric vehicle.

The width of the vehicle without mirrors.

The distance from the ground to the top of the electric car.

The distance between the centers of the front and rear axle.

The distance between the centers (centerline) of the two wheels on the front axle.

The distance between the centers (centerline) of the two wheels on the rear axle.

The distance from the foremost point of the vehicle to the middle of the front axle. In other words, this is the length that extends to the front of the wheelbase. Combined with the rear overhang and the wheelbase, this gives the total length of the vehicle.

The distance from the middle of the rear axle to the rearmost point of the vehicle. In other words, this is the length that extends to the rear of the wheelbase. Combined with the front overhang and the wheelbase, this gives the total length of the vehicle.

The approach angle designates the widest angle at which the vehicle can approach a ramp without hitting it with its front. This angle is measured from the front tire at ground to whichever element from the front of the vehicle fails to clear first.

The departure angle designates the widest angle at which the vehicle can leave a ramp without hitting it with its rear. This angle is measured from the rear tire at ground to whichever elements from the rear of the vehicle fails to clear first.

The distance from the ground to the lowest point of the vehicle measured without cargo or passengers. The ground clearance is also known as ride height.

The vertical distance from the vehicle's roof to the front seats bottom.

The vertical distance from the vehicle's roof to the rear seats bottom.

The horizontal distance between the panels of the two front doors.

The horizontal distance between the panels of the two rear doors.

The width of the front seats of the car, which indicates how much space is available for the driver and passenger on either side of their waists when they sit down.

The width of the seat cushion on the back, which indicates how much space is available for the passengers on either side of their waists.

The distance available for the legs of the driver and the front passenger.

The distance available for the legs of the rear passengers.

This is the sum of the front and rear passenger volumes. The front passenger volume is calculated by multiplying the front headroom, legroom and shoulder room. The rear passenger volume can be calculated in the same way. If the difference between the shoulder and the hip room is more than 5 inches (125 mm), their average is used for the multiplication.

The available space for cargo in the main trunk, excluding the additional available space from folding one or two rear seat rows.

The maximum available space for cargo in the main trunk, including the additional available space from folding one or two rear seat rows.

The available space for cargo in the secondary trunk, usually positioned in the front of the electric car.

Curb weight (a.k.a. kerb weight) is the EV mass with standard equipment, liquids (oils and fuel at nominal tank capacity) but without cargo and passengers. In some EU countries, the curb weight also includes the weight of a 75 kg (165 lb) driver.

In the context of automobiles, the payload is the summary of the weights of passengers, cargo, accessories, equipment.

GVWR stands for gross vehicle weight rating and is also known as gross vehicle mass (GVM). It describes the maximum operating weight of the electric car including the curb weight and payload (accessories, equipment, driver, passengers and cargo).

The braked towing capacity designates the maximum weight the vehicle can tow when the trailer has its own braking system. This enables a higher towing capacity since the vehicle does not handle the entire stopping force on its own.

The unbraked towing capacity designates the maximum weight the vehicle can tow when the trailer lacks a braking system. This results in a lower towing capacity since the vehicle will handle the entire stopping force on its own.

The drag coefficient or coefficient of drag is related to the car's aerodynamics as it denotes the resistance to the air of the front surface of the vehicle when it is in movement. The lower the coefficient, the better aerodynamics the model has. Ultimately, this allows for higher speeds and improved power efficiency.

The electric motor category according to the type of motor commutation. Most electric motors operate on magnetism and can be powered by direct current (DC) or alternating current (AC) sources. Depending on the type of commutation, electric motors are either self-commutated (AC and DC, mechanical or electronic) and externally commutated (AC only, asynchronous or synchronous).

Information about the electric notor's location. The two most common locations are the front and rear of the electric car.

The electric motor voltage is related to how fast a motor can run. The voltage-rotational speed relationship is proportional one - the higher the voltage, the higher the speed.

The power produced by the electric motor depends proportionally on the motor's rotational speed.

The electric motor's rotational speed measured in RPM when the motor achieves its maximum power.

Torque is the driving force of an electric motor and is the rotational equivalent of a linear force. A typical feature of electric cars is that they get full torque from zero speed.

Information about the velocity (rotational speed in RPM) at which the electric motor achieves its maximum torque. The velocity can have an exact value or a range at which the torque is in its peak.

Regenerative braking is a typical feature of electric vehicles, in which the electric motor uses the vehicle's kinetic energy to save power or stores it for later use.

Some manufacturers include software designed driving modes to improve power efficiency and/or range. Information about the available driving modes for this model.

Very often manufacturers provide information only about the total system power without detailing the power output of each individual electric motor in the system. In most cases, it is the sum of the power output of all electric motors on the vehicle.

In a similar fashion to the total system power, the total system torque is frequently listed as the only indicator of the vehicle's torque. In most cases, it is the sum of the torque of all electric motors on the vehicle.

The top speed that the vehicle can achieve as specified by the manufacturer.

The time in seconds the electric car needs to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h.

The time in seconds the model needs to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph.

Additional details about the vehicle's performance.

Information about the design type of the steering mechanism of the electric car.

Information about the type of power steering used in this model.

Often referred to as turning diameter or turning radius (multiplied by two), this is the smallest diameter that the outside wheels of the vehicle describe when it is turning on full lock.

The number of full rotations made by the steering wheel from lock to lock (from one extreme end to the other).

Additional details about the steering of the model.

Information about the type of transmission used by the vehicle. Generally, EVs are equipped with one-speed automatic units.

Information about the type of drivetrain (the system that delivers power to the driving wheels).

The axle ratio a.k.a. final drive ratio of the electric motor. It shows the number of revolutions of the driveshaft needed to spin the axle one complete turn.

Information about the main components of the front suspension of the electric vehicle.

Information about the main components of the rear suspension of the electric vehicle.

Additional details about the suspension of this model.

Information about the type of brakes used on the front wheels.

This indicator refers to the size of the rotor of the front wheels' disc brakes. Larger rotors offer more braking power and resist overheating better.

Information about the type of brakes used on the rear wheels.

Also known as the size of the disc brake rotor on the rear wheels. The larger the diameter, the better the heat dissipation and braking power.

Additional details about the brakes of this model.

Information about the battery capacity as specified by the manufacturer in kWh without explicit clarification whether it is gross or net capacity.

Ah is short for amp‑hour, a measure of how much electric charge a battery can store. It shows how many amps the battery can supply continuously for one hour before emptying. While Ah reflects charge capacity, it doesn't represent total energy. For evaluating an EV's real battery capacity and driving range, kWh is the meaningful metric.

The name of the company that has manufactured the battery.

The type of rechargeable battery depending on its composition.

The battery voltage denotes the difference in electric potential between the positive and negative electrodes of the pack. The higher difference in potential results in a higher voltage.

In general, energy density shows the energy stored in a certain space per unit volume. In the context of batteries, the energy density is actually the specific energy (energy per unit mass) measured in watt-hours per kilogram (Wh/kg).

Total weight of the battery pack including not only the cells but also the shield, wiring, etc.

The total volume of the battery pack.

Information about the position of the battery pack in the electric vehicle.

Information about the thermal management technologies used by this specific model.

Additional information about the rechargeable battery of the electric car.

Additional details about this electric car, including specifications and features that do not belong to the categories above.