Five Standout Features of the 2023 Kia Niro EV

If you want to get behind the wheel of a fully electric SUV with peppy handling and a thoughtful assortment of standard features, then the 2023 Niro EV is the perfect vehicle for you. The 2023 Kia Niro EV has two available trim levels: Wind and Wave. Before you head to your Kia dealership, check out some of the best features of this EV SUV. 

1. Performance Capacity

Both of the 2023 Niro EV trims have an electric motor with a 64.8 kWh battery capable of producing 201 horsepower and 188 lb-ft of torque. The EPA-estimated driving range for this EV is 253 miles. This EV maximizes the performance of the battery with regenerative braking and integrated steering wheel-mounted paddles to control the regenerative braking technology. 

2. Charging Speed

The 2023 Niro EV supports AC charging and DC fast charging. AC charging using a 120-volt cable can reach a full 100% charge in two and a half days. The DC fast charge time takes about 43 minutes to reach 80% charge.

3. Kia Drive Wise Safety Suite

Each trim level of the 2023 Niro EV has a suite of safety features. The Wind trim has enhanced automatic emergency braking with junction turning detection, blind spot detection, rear cross-traffic collision avoidance, lane keeping, lane following, driver attention warning with leading vehicle departure alert, safe exit warning, high beam assist, and rear parking sensors. 
The Wave trim safety features add to the technology from the previous trim with features such as remote smart parking assist, park collision avoidance assist reverse, front and rear parking sensors, enhanced automatic emergency braking with evasive steering assist, as well as junction crossing detection. This trim also has smart cruise control with stop-and-go. 

4. Technology

This EV is loaded with advanced technology, such as auto rain-sensing windshield wipers and a smart power tailgate. Each trim has a 10.25-inch digital instrument display, a 10.25-inch touchscreen display with navigation, satellite radio, and Kia Connect, as well as compatibility with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. A smart key with push button start, remote start, and a wireless phone charger are also standard for each trim. The Wave trim also has a digital key.

5. Comfort Seating

The Wind trim has a power driver’s seat with lumbar support, heated front seats, and SynTex & Cloth seat trim. The Wave trim has perforated SynTex seat upholstery, front power seats, a driver’s memory seat, and heated and ventilated front seats. The driver’s and front passenger’s seats for the Wave trim have a 10-way power adjustment with a two-way power lumbar adjustment. 
Buying an EV vehicle can save you a lot of money in fuel and maintenance costs. An electric SUV like the 2023 Niro EV has countless standard features to make your driving experience comfortable and convenient. Schedule a test drive at Kia Of Muncie today. 

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