2026 Kia Niro EV WAVE
2026 Kia Niro EV WAVE
Pricing
Base MSRP$44,700
Destination Fee$1,495
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission1-speed (single-speed reduction gear)
Transmission Speeds1
Final Drive Ratio10.65:1
Drive TypeFWD (single front motor)
Sequential / Paddle ShiftStandard (regen-braking paddle shifters, both trims)
Electrified Powertrain
Powertrain TypeBEV
Electric MotorSingle Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor, 358V, 204 ps (150 kW) @ 6,000-9,000 rpm, 255 Nm (188 lb-ft) @ 0-6,000 rpm
Motor LayoutSingle (front-motor, FWD)
Battery TypeLithium-ion Battery (LIB)
Battery Capacity64.8 kWh
Total System Horsepower201 hp
Total System Torque188
Electric Range253 mi
MPGe (Combined)113
Regenerative BrakingStandard (adjustable via paddle shifters)
Charging
Onboard Charger (AC)11
Max DC Fast Charge350
DC Fast Charge (10–80%)45 (at 100kW); source also lists 65 min at 50kW and 43 min at 350kW
Charge PortCCS (Combo) — Niro EV is not one of the NACS-equipped models; front-charge-port location integrated into unique bumper design
Capability & Weights
Payload1,063 (at min curb weight) / 981 (at max curb weight)
Curb Weight3,721 (min) – 3,803 (max), varies by trim/options
GVWR4,784 lbs
Dimensions
Exterior Length174.0 in
Exterior Width71.8 in
Exterior Height61.8 in
Wheelbase107.0 in
Front Track61.9 in
Rear Track62.2 in
Turning Diameter34.8 ft
Ground Clearance6.0 in
Interior Room
Passenger Volume99.7 (total)
Cargo Volume (behind last row)22.8 (2nd row seats upright, incl. under-tray)
Maximum Cargo Volume63.7 (2nd row seats folded, incl. under-tray)
Seating Capacity5
Front Headroom40.5 in
Rear Headroom38.1 in
Front Legroom41.5 in
Rear Legroom36.9 in
Front Shoulder Room56.3 in
Rear Shoulder Room55.4 in
Front Hip Room53.3 in
Rear Hip Room52.7 in
Chassis & Suspension
Front SuspensionMcPherson strut
Rear SuspensionMulti-link
SteeringMotor Driven Power Steering (MDPS), 13.3:1 ratio, 2.66 turns lock-to-lock
BrakesIntegrated Electric Booster (IEB); ventilated disc front (16.0in) / solid disc rear (15.0in)
Wheels7.0J x 17in alloy
TiresP215/55R17
Interior & Comfort
Seating MaterialVegan perforated leather
Driver Seat10-way power adjustable w/ 2-way power lumbar + Integrated Memory System (IMS)
Front Passenger Seat10-way power adjustable w/ 2-way power lumbar support
2nd Row Seating60/40 split-folding rear bench (3-passenger), rear air vents, armrest w/ cupholder
Heated SeatsStandard (3-level, front); heated outboard rear seats optional
Ventilated SeatsStandard (3-level, front)
Steering WheelVegan leather-wrapped, heated (standard)
Climate ControlAutomatic dual-zone with Driver Only mode; Heat Pump HVAC optional
Remote StartStandard (Smart Key remote start)
Power Liftgate/TailgateStandard (power tailgate)
Auto-Dimming MirrorStandard (electrochromic w/ HomeLink)
12V / USB Outlets12V (x1) + USB-A front (x2) + USB-C front (x1) + USB-A rear (x2) + wireless phone charger; Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) inverter standard
Sunroof / MoonroofStandard (power sunroof w/ sunshade, full LED interior lighting)
Wireless Phone ChargingStandard
Technology & Entertainment
Infotainment10.25in touchscreen navigation (AVN5.0) — premium sound, SiriusXM, wired Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, HD radio
Screen Size10.25 in
NavigationStandard
Apple CarPlay / Android AutoStandard (wired)
Phone ConnectivityWired Apple CarPlay/Android Auto; Bluetooth standard
Kia Connect / Connected ServicesStandard (both trims, via 10.25in AVN5.0 nav system)
Audio SystemHarman Kardon premium audio w/ external amp/subwoofer
Steering Wheel Audio ControlsStandard (both trims)
Driver Display10.25in color TFT supervision cluster, reconfigurable
Safety & Driver Assistance (Kia Drive Wise)
AirbagsDual front advanced airbags; dual front seat-mounted side airbags; full-length side curtain airbags; driver's knee airbag
ABSStandard (4-wheel)
Stability ControlStandard (ESC)
Traction ControlStandard (integrated w/ ESC)
Blind-Spot Collision-AvoidanceStandard (BCA-R with Parallel Exit)
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-AvoidanceStandard (RCCA)
Forward Collision-Avoidance (FCA)Standard (FCA-JT: junction-turning, car/pedestrian/cyclist)
Automatic Emergency BrakingStandard (part of FCA-JT)
Smart Cruise Control (SCC)Standard (NSCC-C, Navigation-based Curve with Stop & Go)
Lane Departure WarningStandard (LDW)
Lane Keeping / Lane Following AssistStandard (LKAS, LFA, HDA II w/ automatic lane change and machine learning)
Parking Sensors / Remote Smart Parking AssistStandard (PDW-F & R, front+reverse, plus PCA-R and Remote Smart Park Assist-Entry, RSPA)
Backup Camera / Surround View MonitorStandard (rear-view camera with dynamic guidelines)
Tire Pressure MonitorStandard (TPMS)
Brake AssistStandard (part of ABS/ESC suite)
Exterior & Lighting
HeadlightsStandard (LED Projector Headlights)
Daytime Running LightsStandard (LED DRL, both trims)
Brake LightsLED high-mounted stop lamp, integrated into rear spoiler
MirrorsGloss-black, power-folding, heated, LED repeater lamps
Rear SpoilerStandard (rear spoiler with integrated LED high-mounted stop lamp)
AntennaStandard (Shark Fin Antenna)
Skid Plates / CladdingChrome-coated skid plate (standard); unique-design bumper w/ integrated front charge port and chrome-coated skid plates; gloss-black detailing
Warranty
Basic5-year / 60,000-mile
Powertrain10-year / 100,000-mile
EV / Hybrid Battery10-year / 100,000-mile
Corrosion5-year / 100,000-mile
Roadside Assistance5-year / 60,000-mile
Packages & Options
Package 1Wave Preserve Package
Package 1 — IncludesHeat pump; heated rear seats ($1,300, required in Eastern Region/OR/WA)
Package 2Light Gray Interior Color Package + Gray C-Pillar Trim
Package 2 — IncludesLight gray interior color ($0) + gray C-pillar trim ($195); requires Wave Preserve Package
Other Available OptionsWave Preserve Package (+$1,300); Light Gray Interior Color Pkg + Gray C-Pillar Trim (+$195, requires Wave Preserve Pkg); exterior colors +$395
Available Colors
Exterior ColorsAurora Black Pearl, Runway Red, Snow White Pearl (each +$395, both trims)
Interior ColorsBlack (standard); Light Gray Interior Color Package ($0, WAVE only, requires Gray C-Pillar Trim + Wave Preserve Package)