Kia Niro 64 kWh 2020

Starting price: $39,090

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Ownership summary

Verdict:

Kia Niro 64 kWh 2020 looks like a FWD electric SUV for family use, daily driving and the occasional longer route. For ownership planning, the key range numbers are not only 239 mi official, but also about 209 mi mixed and 162 mi in cold highway driving.

In daily use, home charging takes about 10 h 6 min from 0-100%; on trips, the 10-80% DC estimate is about 42 min (est.), so highway use needs more patience. The practical side is documented with 5 seats, 15.9-49.6 cu ft cargo and 7 years / 100,000 miles battery warranty. The main caveat is that road-trip charging is slower than newer long-range EVs. Range confidence is high, while specs completeness is mostly complete.

Best fit
Daily drivingHome chargingFamily use

Main caveatRoad-trip charging is slower than newer long-range EVs.

Range reality

Official EPA range
239 mi
BEVDB mixed estimate
209 mi
Cold highway estimate
162 mi
Official vs BEVDB gap
-30 mi / -13%

Charging reality

Home charging
0-100% 10 h 6 min
Fast charging
10-80% 42 min (est.)
10-80% range added
147 mi Based on BEVDB combined consumption

Practical ownership

Seats
5
Cargo
15.9-49.6 cu ft
Battery warranty
7 years / 100,000 miles

Data quality

Range confidence
High
Specs completeness
Mostly complete
Estimate basis
EPA data + BEVDB model
Missing key data
Safety rating
City - Mild Weather255 miles
City - Cold Weather174 miles
Highway - Mild Weather198 miles
Highway - Cold Weather162 miles

Estimates of actual range. The values given here are BEVDB estimates calculated from EPA data and usable battery capacity, based on the BEVDB model. The BEVDB real-range card uses four fixed reference scenarios: City (Mild), Highway (Mild), City (Cold), and Highway (Cold). Mild means +20°C (70°F) without intensive climate-control use; cold means -10°C (14°F) with cabin heating. City speed is 50 km/h (30 mph), and highway speed is 110 km/h (70 mph). These figures are not official test results. Actual range will vary depending on speed, temperature, road conditions, road profile, load, tires, and driving style.

Have questions about Real Range?
Nominal Capacity67.5 kWh
Usable Capacity64 kWh
Battery TypeLithium-ion
Architecture400 V
Warranty Period7 years
Warranty Mileage100000 miles
Cathode MaterialNCM622

Source: Manufacturer

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Home / Destination

Charging TypeJ1772J1772 icon
Port LocationFront Center
Charge Power7.2 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)10 h 6 min
Charge Speed (mild)10 miles/hour
Charge Speed (cold)10 miles/hour

Fast Charging

Fast Charging PortCCS Combo 1CCS Combo 1 icon
Port LocationFront Center
Charge Power (max)77 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)64 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)42 min
Charge Speed (mild)140 miles/hour
Charge Speed (cold)100 miles/hour
Autocharge SupportedYes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge SupportedNo
Supported ProtocolNo Data

Preconditioning

Preconditioning PossibleNo
Automatically using NavigationNo
Have questions about Charging?

Home / destination charging — 0–100%

AC full charge: fastest ~10h 5m
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
Level 1 · 120V / 12A1.4 kW51h 55m3 mi/h
Level 1 · 120V / 16A1.9 kW38h 15m4 mi/h
Level 2 · 240V / 32A7.2 kW10h 5m14 mi/hLimited by vehicle
Level 2 · 240V / 40A7.2 kW10h 5m14 mi/hLimited by vehicle
Level 2 · 240V / 48A7.2 kW10h 5m14 mi/hLimited by vehicle

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~42 min
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
DC 50 kWCCS connector50 kW avg.54 min107 mi/h
DC 150+ kWCCS connector64 kW avg.42 min137 mi/hVehicle-limited above 150 kW

Estimated charging times are based on usable battery capacity, charging power and vehicle charging limits. Peak DC power is usually reached only briefly; average 10–80% power is more useful for estimating real charging time. Actual charging speed can vary by charger output, battery temperature, state of charge, weather, software and battery condition.

Acceleration7.8 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed104 mph
Total Power150 kW (204 PS)
Total Torque291.3 lb-ft
EPA Consumption30 kWh/100 mi
DriveFWD
Have questions about Performance?

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
Exterior Outlet(s)-
Interior Outlet(s)-

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2H via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2G via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
Have questions about Bidirectional Charging?

BEVDB model

Combined real range (estimate)208.8 miles
Combined Energy Use (estimate)30.5 kWh/100 mi

BEVDB estimates use EPA-rated (or derived) consumption and usable battery capacity to model city/highway ranges; the combined value is a weighted mix of city/highway and mild/cold scenarios. See the methodology and data sources for inputs, official source boundaries, fallback rules, and versioning.

EPA

EPA Range239 mi
MPGe City123 MPGe
MPGe Highway102 MPGe
MPGe Combined112 MPGe
Energy Use30 kWh/100 mi

Source: EPA

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Side crash:No Data
Front crash:No Data
Rollover resistance:No Data
Safety rating:No Data
Rating year:2020

Source: NHTSA

Have questions about Safety?
Length172.2 in
Width71.1 in
Width with MirrorsNo Data
Height61.8 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Weight3994.8 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)4916.3 lbs
Max. Payload1086.9 lbs
Cargo Volume15.9 ft³
Cargo Volume Max49.6 ft³
Cargo Volume Frunk0 ft³
Roof Load220.5 lbs
Tow Hitch PossibleNo Data
Towing Weight Unbraked0 lbs
Towing Weight Braked0 lbs
Vertical Load MaxNo Data
Have questions about Dimensions and Weight?
Price$39,090
Seats5 people
LATCHYes 2 seats
Turning Circle34.8 ft
PlatformNo Data
EV Dedicated PlatformNo Data
Car BodySUV
Roof RailsYes
Heat PumpYes
HP Standard EquipmentNo optional

Reminder: Range and energy consumption figures are estimates. Actual results may vary depending on weather, driving style, terrain, and other conditions. Review the BEVDB methodology for estimate boundaries and source labels. If this model page looks wrong, use Contact and include this page URL plus an official source link when possible.