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Kia Niro EV
2024 Kia Niro EV
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$39,600
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.0
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Tesla Model S Performance
2020 Tesla Model S Performance
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$91,990
Starting Price (MSRP)
9.5
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Overview

Engine
Electric
Engine
Electric
Transmission
Single Speed Automatic
Transmission
Single Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 126 MPGE
Hwy: 101 MPGE
Fuel Economy
City: 104 MPGE
Hwy: 104 MPGE
Range
253 miles
Range
387 miles
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
58.1 ft³

Photos

Kia Niro EV
2023-2024 Kia Niro EV View Out Back
2023-2024 Kia Niro EV Central Control Panel
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2017-2020 Tesla Model S P100D Rear Angle View
2017-2020 Tesla Model S P100D Dashboard
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
Electric
Electric
Horsepower
201 hp @ 6000 rpm
N/A
Torque
188 lb-ft
N/A
Transmission
Single Speed Automatic
Single Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,721 lbs
4,941 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
1,653 lbs
N/A
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
113 MPGE
104 MPGE
City
126 MPGE
104 MPGE
Highway
101 MPGE
104 MPGE

Battery Range & Charge Times

Range
253 miles
387 miles
Battery Size
64.8 kWh
100 kWh
Charge Time
57.08 Hrs Charge Time @ 110/120V, 6.08 Hrs Charge Time @ 220/240V, 1.08 Hrs Charge Time @ 440V
96.7 Hrs Charge Time @ 110/120V, 12 Hrs Charge Time @ 220/240V, 1.33 Hrs Charge Time @ 440V

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
174 in
196 in
Height
61.8 in
56.9 in
Max Width
71.9 in
77.3 in
Front Width
61.9 in
65.4 in
Rear Width
62.2 in
66.9 in
Wheelbase
107.1 in
116.5 in
Ground Clearance
5.9 in
4.6 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.5 in
42.7 in
Front Seat Headroom
40.5 in
38.8 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
56.3 in
57.7 in
Front Seat Hip Room
53.3 in
55 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
36.9 in
35.4 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38.1 in
35.3 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
55.4 in
55 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
52.7 in
54.7 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
N/A
26.3 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
58.1 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
63.7 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
22.8 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
22.8 ft³
N/A

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
35.8 ft
38.8 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
17" x 7"
19" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7"
19" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P215/55VR17
P245/45WR19
Rear Tire
P215/55VR17
P245/45WR19

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Cityscape Green
  • Graphite Gray
  • Mineral Blue
  • Steel Gray
Pearl White Multi-Coat

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Aurora Black
  • Runway Red
  • Snow White Pearl
  • Deep Blue Metallic
  • Midnight Silver Metallic
  • Solid Black
  • Red Multi-Coat

Standard Interior Materials

  • Charcoal, Cloth & Vegan Leather-Trimmed Seats
  • Black, Premium Seat Trim
  • Cream, Premium Seat Trim
  • White/Black, Premium Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Standard
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Not Available
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Not Available
Standard

Comfort

Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Optional
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Optional
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
8 Years / Unlimited Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
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