Kia has shifted its position in the automotive landscape, developing vehicles with innovative designs, built with high-quality materials, and chock-full of cutting-edge technology. The 2023 Kia Niro EV is no exception. This fully-electric crossover SUV delivers impressive all-electric driving range, advanced safety features, and a sleek modern design that lets others know that you’re behind the wheel of an EV. Continue reading below as our team here at Kitchener Kia has compiled the key highlights of the Kia Niro EV, currently available for sale at our Kitchener, Ontario showroom.
The 2023 Kia Niro EV is equipped with a 64.8 kWh Lithium-Ion polymer battery that’s mated to a 358-volt permanent magnet Synchronous motor. This advanced EV system generates a combined 201 horsepower (150 kW) and 188 lb-ft (255 Nm) of instantaneous torque. The Niro EV has a battery capacity figure of 180.8 Ah, a battery power figure of 182 kW and a battery density figure of 253 kW.
When it comes to fully-electric vehicles, two things are top of mind, driving range and charge time. Nobody wants to worry about range anxiety in their brand new car and behind the wheel of a 2023 Kia Niro EV, range anxiety is a thing of the past. The vehicle boasts a maximum driving range of up to 407 km and can be fully charged in as little as 43 minutes on a Level 3 Fast Charger!
Specifications | 2023 Kia Niro EV |
Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
Power (kW/HP) | 201 / 150 |
Torque (lb-ft/Nm) | 158 / 255 |
Transmission | Single-Speed Reduction Gear |
Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
Battery Output (kWh) | 64.8 |
Battery Type | Lithium Ion Polymer Battery (LIPB) |
Voltage (V) | 358 |
Estimated Electric Driving Range | Up to 407 km |
Estimated Fuel Economy (Le/100km) – (City/ Highway/Combined) | 1.9 / 2.3 / 2.1 |
Charging – Level 1 (120V) | 57 hours 5 mins |
Charge Time – Level 2 (240V) | 9 hours 5 mins (7kW) / 6 hours 5 mins (11kW) |
Charging – Level 3 (Fast Charge) | 65 mins (50kW) / 45 mins (100kW) / 43 mins (350 kW) |
Owners can choose from seven (8) unique exterior paint colours for their 2023 Kia Niro EV. These paint options include:
The 2023 Kia Niro EV’s smart power liftgate allows you to access the vehicle’s rear cargo area without the need to press any buttons. This convenient feature detects the vehicle’s keyfob when you’re standing near the rear hatchback and automatically opens and/or closes the power rear liftgate.
Dimensions: | 2023 Kia Niro EV |
Length (mm/in) | 4,420 / 174.0 |
Width (mm/in) | 1,825 / 71.8 |
Height (mm/in) | 1,570 / 61.8 |
Wheelbase (mm/in) | 2,720 / 107.1 |
Minimum Ground Clearance (mm/in) | 150 / 5.9 |
Gross Vehicle Weight (kgs/lbs) | 2,170 / 4,784 |
The 2023 Kia Niro EV offers owners versatile 60/40 split-folding rear seats that enhance the vehicle’s overall practicality. Enjoy the ability to carry up to five people, a surprisingly large amount of cargo, or a mix of both! With the second-row seats up, rear passenger seats will enjoy the available heated rear seat function, perfect for the cold winter conditions that Kitchener is known to have.
Kia designers are aware that electric vehicles are not just a means of transportation, they’re a physical representation of the values that their drivers have. That’s why they’ve decided to use sustainable materials such as charcoal cloth and synthetic leather as the main seat upholstery materials for the 2023 Kia Niro EV. Not only are these seat materials environmentally sustainable, they are also modern and require little maintenance when compared to traditional seat materials.
Dimensions: | 2023 Kia Niro EV |
Front Headroom (mm/in) (with Sunroof) | 1,028 / 40.5 |
Rear Headroom (mm/in) | 1,005 / 39.6 |
Front Hip Room (mm/in) | 1,353 / 52.3 |
Rear Hip Room (mm/in) | 1,347 / 53.0 |
Front Leg Room (mm/in) | 1,053 / 41.4 |
Rear Leg Room (mm/in) | 1,011 / 39.8 |
Front Shoulder Room (mm/in) | 1,429 / 56.2 |
Rear Shoulder Room (mm/in) | 1,407 / 55.4 |
Cargo Capacity Behind 2nd Row (L/cu-ft) | 645.6 / 22.8 |
Cargo Capacity Behind 1st Row (L/cu-ft) | 1,390.3 / 49.1 |
The 2023 Niro EV’s 10.25-inch multimedia touchscreen display houses everything you need to stay connected while out on the road. With its integrated navigation system and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. Control the Niro Hybrid’s various vehicle system functions, audio settings, navigation and more, all through this large centre touchscreen display.
The 2023 Kia Niro EV comes equipped with a wireless phone charger as standard. Stay charged up and connected while on the road thanks to this convenient technology feature. Simply place your compatible smartphone device onto the built-in wireless charging pad in the vehicle’s centre console and let the Niro EV do the rest.
The 2023 Kia Niro EV comes equipped with an advanced Rear Cross-Traffic Collision with Avoidance Assist feature. During a reversing maneuver, this system uses rear-mounted radar sensors to detect approaching obstacles from behind the vehicle. and alerts you through audible and visual warnings. Should it detect a possible collision, the system can also automatically apply the brakes, if needed.
To help you stay safely in your lane, Niro Plug-In Hybrid’s Lane Keep and Follow Assist senses when you inadvertently cross over the lane markings and triggers warnings to alert you. If you take no action, it guides your vehicle back into its lane.
Interested in getting behind the wheel of a 2023 Kia Niro EV? Contact us, today, and schedule a test drive with one of our friendly and knowledgeable Kia product specialists. Visit our Kitchener, Ontario showroom at 300 Homer Watson Blvd. and browse through our wide selection of new and used Kia models. We also offer a comprehensive array of genuine Kia parts and accessories, and our Kia service department is more than happy to assist you with all of your automotive maintenance needs.