2023 KIA Niro EV Wave - Specifications and price
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| Brand The name of the manufacturer. | KIA |
| Model The model name of the electric car. | Niro EV |
| Trim The code/name that denotes the level of equipment of the EV including exterior and interior features, battery packs, electric motors, etc. | Wave |
| Model year 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. | 2023 |
| Market Markets in which this electric vehicle is available. | North America |
| Price Current MSRP of the model (before incentives) depending on the market. | USD 44,550 (USA, Apr 2022) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style The body style of the model as defined by the number of doors and roof treatment. | Crossover |
| Materials Materials used in the vehicle's body construction. | Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors Available exterior colors for the model as specified by the manufacturer. | Graphite Gray Aurora Black Gravity Blue Runway Red Snow White Steel Gray |
| Interior colors Available interior colors for the model as specified by the manufacturer. | Black Grey |
| Number of doors Number of doors for passengers. Depending on the body style, the doors can be two, four, etc. | 5 |
| Number of seats Number of seats inclduing the driver and passenger ones. Depending on the model, the seats can be five, six, seven or other. | 5 |
| Length The distance from the frontmost to the rearmost point of the electric vehicle. | 174.0 in (inches) 4420 mm (millimeters) |
| Width The width of the vehicle without mirrors. | 71.8 in (inches) 1824 mm (millimeters) |
| Height The distance from the ground to the top of the electric car. | 61.8 in (inches) 1570 mm (millimeters) |
| Wheelbase The distance between the centers of the front and rear axle. | 107.1 in (inches) 2720 mm (millimeters) |
| Front track The distance between the centers (centerline) of the two wheels on the front axle. | 62.0 in (inches) 1575 mm (millimeters) |
| Rear track The distance between the centers (centerline) of the two wheels on the rear axle. | 62.4 in (inches) 1585 mm (millimeters) |
| Clearance 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. | 6.0 in (inches) 153 mm (millimeters) |
| Front headroom The vertical distance from the vehicle's roof to the front seats bottom. | 40.5 in (inches) 1029 mm (millimeters) |
| Rear headroom The vertical distance from the vehicle's roof to the rear seats bottom. | 38.1 in (inches) 968 mm (millimeters) |
| Front shoulder room The horizontal distance between the panels of the two front doors. | 56.3 in (inches) 1430 mm (millimeters) |
| Rear shoulder room The horizontal distance between the panels of the two rear doors. | 55.4 in (inches) 1407 mm (millimeters) |
| Front hip room 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. | 53.5 in (inches) 1359 mm (millimeters) |
| Rear hip room 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. | 52.7 in (inches) 1339 mm (millimeters) |
| Front legroom The distance available for the legs of the driver and the front passenger. | 41.5 in (inches) 1054 mm (millimeters) |
| Rear legroom The distance available for the legs of the rear passengers. | 36.9 in (inches) 937 mm (millimeters) |
| Passenger volume 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. | 2823.0 l (liters) 99.69 ft3 (cubic feet) 2.82 m3 (cubic meters) |
| Total volume The total volume of the vehicle is the sum of the front and rear volume or the sum of the all available passenger and cargo volume. | 3298.0 l (liters) 116.47 ft3 (cubic feet) 3.30 m3 (cubic meters) |
| Trunk volume The available space for cargo in the main trunk, excluding the additional available space from folding one or two rear seat rows. | 475.0 l (liters) 16.77 ft3 (cubic feet) 0.47 m3 (cubic meters) |
| Maximum trunk volume The maximum available space for cargo in the main trunk, including the additional available space from folding one or two rear seat rows. | 1392.0 l (liters) 49.16 ft3 (cubic feet) 1.39 m3 (cubic meters) |
| Secondary trunk volume The available space for cargo in the secondary trunk, usually positioned in the front of the electric car. | 20.0 l (liters) 0.71 ft3 (cubic feet) 0.02 m3 (cubic meters) |
| Curb weight 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. | 3802.97 lb (pounds) 1725 kg (kilograms) |
| Payload In the context of automobiles, the payload is the summary of the weights of passengers, cargo, accessories, equipment. | 981.06 lb (pounds) 445 kg (kilograms) |
| GVWR 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). | 4784.03 lb (pounds) 2170 kg (kilograms) |
| Additional information Additional details related to the electric car's body. | Towing capacity with brake - 750 kg / 1653 lbs Towing capacity without brake - 300 kg / 661 lbs Front overhang - 895 mm Rear overhand - 805 mm |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Electric motor type 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). | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor Information about the electric notor's location. The two most common locations are the front and rear of the electric car. | Front |
| Voltage 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. | 358 V (volts) |
| Power The power produced by the electric motor depends proportionally on the motor's rotational speed. | 150 kW (kilowatts) 201.2 hp (mechanical horsepower) 203.9 ps (metric horsepower) |
| Maximum power RPM The electric motor's rotational speed measured in RPM when the motor achieves its maximum power. | 6000 - 9000 rpm (revolutions per minute) |
| Torque 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. | 255 Nm (newton meters) 26.0 kgm (kilogram meters) 188.1 ft-lb (foot-pounds) |
| Regenerative braking 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. | Yes |
| Driving modes Some manufacturers include software designed driving modes to improve power efficiency and/or range. Information about the available driving modes for this model. | Eco Comfort Sport |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed The top speed that the vehicle can achieve as specified by the manufacturer. | 103.8 mph (miles per hour) 167.0 km/h (kilometers per hour) |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h The time in seconds the electric car needs to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h. | 7.80 s (seconds) |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph The time in seconds the model needs to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph. | 7.10 s (seconds) |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Standard | Range |
|---|---|
| EPA (Electric car range and efficiency) | 252.9 mi / 407.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Standard | Driving | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| EPA (Electric car range and efficiency) | Combined | 113 MPGe |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism Information about the design type of the steering mechanism of the electric car. | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering Information about the type of power steering used in this model. | Electronic |
| Turning circle 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. | 10.6 m (meters) 34.78 ft (feet) |
| Lock-to-lock turns The number of full rotations made by the steering wheel from lock to lock (from one extreme end to the other). | 2.66 |
| Additional information Additional details about the steering of the model. | Steering ratio - 13.3:1 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission Information about the type of transmission used by the vehicle. Generally, EVs are equipped with one-speed automatic units. | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain Information about the type of drivetrain (the system that delivers power to the driving wheels). | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio 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. | 10.65 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension Information about the main components of the front suspension of the electric vehicle. | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension Information about the main components of the rear suspension of the electric vehicle. | Independent Multi-link |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes Information about the type of brakes used on the front wheels. | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes Information about the type of brakes used on the rear wheels. | Discs |
| Additional information Additional details about the brakes of this model. | Front disks - 406.4 m / 16 in Rear disks - 381 mm / 15 in |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Markings | Width | Profile | Diameter | Contour | Offset | Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7Jx17 ET50 | 7 | J | 17 | - | 50 | Aluminium |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Markings | Width | Profile | Diameter | Load index | Speed index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215/55R17 94W | 215 | 55 | 17 | 94 | W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer The name of the company that has manufactured the battery. | SK Innovation |
| Type of rechargeable battery The type of rechargeable battery depending on its composition. | Li-Ion Polymer |
| Battery capacity The capacity of the rechargeable battery that powers this EV as specified by the manufacturer in kilowatt hours. | 64.8 kWh (kilowatt hours) |
| Voltage 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. | 358 V (volts) |
| Energy density 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). | 146.3 Wh/kg (watt-hour per kilogram) |
| Weight Total weight of the battery pack including not only the cells but also the shield, wiring, etc. | 976.65 lb (pounds) 443 kg (kilograms) |
| Location Information about the position of the battery pack in the electric vehicle. | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling Information about the type of battery cooling on this specific model. | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information Additional information about the rechargeable battery of the electric car. | Capacity - 180.9 Ah Cell-level energy density - 253 Wh/kg Vehicle-to-load (V2L) inverter Optional battery warmer and heat pump |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Type | Interface | Voltage | Current | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC charging | Type 1 (IEC 62196-3 CC, CCS1) | - | - | 11 kW |
| DC charging | Type 1 (IEC 62196-3 CC, CCS1) | - | - | 50 kW |
| DC charging | Type 1 (IEC 62196-3 CC, CCS1) | - | - | 100 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Name | Interface | Power | Current | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onboard charger | Type 1 (IEC 62196-3 CC, CCS1) | 11 kW | - | Front-middle |  |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Type | Battery % | Estimated time (h:m) |
|---|---|---|
| DC charging 100 kW | 0% - 80% | 00:45 |
| DC charging 50 kW | 0% - 80% | 01:05 |
| AC charging | 0% - 100% | 06:05 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Category | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| - | Aluminum Pedals | S |
| - | Gray C-Pillar Trim | O |
| Safety and assistance | 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist – Rear (BCA-R) with Parallel Exit | S |
| Safety and assistance | Brake Assist System (BAS) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Digital Key 2.0 Touch | S |
| Safety and assistance | Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Lead Vehicle Departure Alert | S |
| Safety and assistance | Driver's knee airbag | S |
| Safety and assistance | Dual front advanced airbags | S |
| Safety and assistance | Dual front seat-mounted side airbags | S |
| Safety and assistance | Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Forward Collision Avoidance Assist – Junction Turning (FCA-JT) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Forward Collision Warning | S |
| Safety and assistance | Front and rear 3-point seat belts | S |
| Safety and assistance | Front seat-belt pretensioners | S |
| Safety and assistance | Front seat-belt reminder and buckle sensor | S |
| Safety and assistance | Full-length side curtain airbags | S |
| Safety and assistance | Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors | S |
| Safety and assistance | High Beam Assist | S |
| Safety and assistance | Highway Driving Assist | S |
| Safety and assistance | Highway Driving Assist 2.0 (HDA 2.0) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Immobilizer | S |
| Safety and assistance | Impact sensing auto door unlock | S |
| Safety and assistance | Inside Handle Override Child Safety Door Locking System | S |
| Safety and assistance | Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Lane Following Assist System | S |
| Safety and assistance | Lane Keep Assist System with Driver Attention Alert | S |
| Safety and assistance | LATCH | S |
| Safety and assistance | Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control – Curve | S |
| Safety and assistance | Parking Collision Avoidance – Rear (PCA-R) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) with off switch | S |
| Safety and assistance | Parking Distance Warning – Forward and Reverse (PDW-F & R) with off switch | S |
| Safety and assistance | Pedestrian Warning System | S |
| Safety and assistance | Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) – door-logic type | S |
| Safety and assistance | Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines | S |
| Safety and assistance | Remote Smart Park Assist - Entry (RSPA) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Rollover sensor | S |
| Safety and assistance | Safe Exit Warning (SEW) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Smart Key with Push-button start, Smart trunk and panic alarm | S |
| Safety and assistance | Speed sensing auto door locks | S |
| Safety and assistance | Tire-Pressure Monitoring System | S |
| Safety and assistance | Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | 10.25-inch touchscreen Navigation display system with Premium sound system, Satellite and HD radio | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | AM/FM/MP3/SiriusXM audio system | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | Bluetooth wireless technology with voice recognition | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | Digital clock | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | Outside temperature display | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | 8 x speakers and 1 subwoofer Harman Kardon Sound System with Clari-Fi technology | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | Supervision meter cluster with 7-inch display with Tachometer | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | Trip computer | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | USB audio input ports | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | USB chargers (front center fascia and inside center console) | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | UVO eco Infotainment System | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | Wireless phone charger | S |
| Air-conditioning | 2nd row air vents | S |
| Air-conditioning | Air Conditioning, automatic dual-zone with Driver Only mode | S |
| Heating | Heat Pump HVAC system | O |
| Heating | Heat Pump HVAC system | O |
| Heating | High Voltage Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Heater | S |
| Heating | Rear heating duct | S |
| Seats | 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support | S |
| Seats | 10-way power front passenger seat, including 2-way power lumbar | S |
| Seats | 60/40 split-folding rear seats | S |
| Seats | Driver's seat back pocket | S |
| Seats | Front and rear adjustable headrests | S |
| Seats | Front passenger seat back pocket | S |
| Seats | Heated front seats | S |
| Seats | Heated outbound rear seats | O |
| Seats | Integrated Memory System (IMS) | S |
| Seats | Ventilated front seats | S |
| Steering wheel | Heated steering wheel | S |
| Steering wheel | Steering wheel-mounted audio controls | S |
| Steering wheel | Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters | S |
| Steering wheel | Tilt and telescoping steering column | S |
| Steering wheel | Vegan Leather-wrapped steering wheel | S |
| Doors and windows | Body-color outside door handles with satin chrome accent | S |
| Doors and windows | Cargo cover | S |
| Doors and windows | Deluxe door arm rest covering with stitches | S |
| Doors and windows | Deluxe high gloss door garnish | S |
| Doors and windows | Heated and acoustic-glazed windshield | S |
| Doors and windows | Heated back-lite glass | S |
| Doors and windows | Laminated front windows | S |
| Doors and windows | Power door locks with two-turn entry system | S |
| Doors and windows | Power driver's window with auto up/down and pinch protection | S |
| Doors and windows | Power passenger window with auto up/down and pinch protection | S |
| Doors and windows | Power rear windows | S |
| Doors and windows | Power Sunroof with Sunshade (includes full LED interior lighting) | S |
| Doors and windows | Power tailgate | S |
| Doors and windows | Privacy glass (rear doors, rear quarter, back-lite) | S |
| Doors and windows | Satin Chrome inside door handles | S |
| Doors and windows | Solar control and tinted front windows | S |
| Doors and windows | Unique Design, Chrome -coated Skid Plate | S |
| Mirrors | Electrochromic day and night rear-view mirror with HomeLink | S |
| Mirrors | Headted abd body-color outside mirrors with high-gloss accent | S |
| Mirrors | Illuminated sunvisor vanity mirrors | S |
| Mirrors | Power-folding and power-adjustable side mirrors with LED turning indicators | S |
| Mirrors | Sunvisor with vanity mirror, sliding, with LED light | S |
| Lights | Auto Light Control headlights | S |
| Lights | Bi-function projection headlights with leveling function and escort | S |
| Lights | LED cargo light | S |
| Lights | LED center room lamp | S |
| Lights | LED Daytime Running lights | S |
| Lights | LED fog lights | S |
| Lights | LED overhead console and room lamps | S |
| Lights | LED positioning lamps | S |
| Lights | Mood Lighting | S |
| Lights | Rear LED combination lamps | S |
| Lights | Rear Spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Lamp | S |
| Upholstery | SynTex vegan perforated leather seats with Gloss Black Detailing | S |
