Kia Niro EV vs Chevrolet Bolt EUV
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MSRP$39,550 | MSRP$27,800 |
Listings61 | Listings51 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe 2023 Kia Niro enters its second generation with fresh styling and numerous mechanical and tech updates, but it still offers a choice of three powertrains, with the Niro Hybrid, Niro EV, and Niro PHEV plug-in hybrid all returning for 2023. That means a change in focus for the all-electric Niro EV, which is the subject of this review. The first-generation Niro EV was Kia’s first mass-market electric car not based on an existing gasoline model (the Soul EV paved the way for it). But the redesigned 2023 Kia Niro EV now shares the lineup with the Kia EV6. That model takes aim at more premium EVs like the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and Nissan Ariya, leaving the Niro EV to compete with entry-level models, such as the Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV, Volkswagen ID.4, and Nissan’s Leaf. Available in all 50 states, the 2023 Niro EV launches in whimsically named Wind and Wave trim levels. We spent some time in the higher-level Wave version for this review. | |
Reviews SummaryThe Chevrolet Bolt EV hatchback and the slightly larger and more crossover-like Bolt EUV have had a rough couple of years, as both went through a recall process due to a risk of battery fires. Chevy eventually came up with a fix for the problem and significantly lowered prices of both the Bolt EV and Bolt EUV for 2023. That makes the 2023 Chevy Bolt EUV one of the most affordable new electric vehicles on sale, and it’s available with advanced driver assist technologies that are rare outside of premium segments. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine201 hp Electric | Engine200 hp Electric |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
EV Battery Capacity65 kWh | EV Battery Capacity66 kWh |
MPG City126 | MPG City125 |
MPG Highway101 | MPG Highway104 |
Battery Charge Time (120V)59 hours | Battery Charge Time (120V) |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)7 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name201 hp Electric | Engine Name200 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (120V)59 hours | Battery Charge Time (120V) |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)7 hours |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity65 kWh | EV Battery Capacity66 kWh |
MPG City126 | MPG City125 |
MPG Highway101 | MPG Highway104 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space22.8 cu ft | Cargo Space16.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3721 lbs | Curb Weight3680 lbs |
Height61.8 in | Height63.6 in |
Length174.0 in | Length169.5 in |
Width71.8 in | Width80.6 in |
Wheelbase107.0 in | Wheelbase105.3 in |
Maximum Payload1063 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $39,550 | $27,800 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 6.8 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The 2023 Kia Niro enters its second generation with fresh styling and numerous mechanical and tech updates, but it still offers a choice of three powertrains, with the Niro Hybrid, Niro EV, and Niro PHEV plug-in hybrid all returning for 2023. That means a change in focus for the all-electric Niro EV, which is the subject of this review. The first-generation Niro EV was Kia’s first mass-market electric car not based on an existing gasoline model (the Soul EV paved the way for it). But the redesigned 2023 Kia Niro EV now shares the lineup with the Kia EV6. That model takes aim at more premium EVs like the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and Nissan Ariya, leaving the Niro EV to compete with entry-level models, such as the Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV, Volkswagen ID.4, and Nissan’s Leaf. Available in all 50 states, the 2023 Niro EV launches in whimsically named Wind and Wave trim levels. We spent some time in the higher-level Wave version for this review. | The Chevrolet Bolt EV hatchback and the slightly larger and more crossover-like Bolt EUV have had a rough couple of years, as both went through a recall process due to a risk of battery fires. Chevy eventually came up with a fix for the problem and significantly lowered prices of both the Bolt EV and Bolt EUV for 2023. That makes the 2023 Chevy Bolt EUV one of the most affordable new electric vehicles on sale, and it’s available with advanced driver assist technologies that are rare outside of premium segments. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 201 hp Electric | 200 hp Electric |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
EV Battery Capacity | 65 kWh | 66 kWh |
MPG City | 126 | 125 |
MPG Highway | 101 | 104 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 59 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 7 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 201 hp Electric | 200 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 59 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 7 hours | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 65 kWh | 66 kWh |
MPG City | 126 | 125 |
MPG Highway | 101 | 104 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 22.8 cu ft | 16.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3721 lbs | 3680 lbs |
Height | 61.8 in | 63.6 in |
Length | 174.0 in | 169.5 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 80.6 in |
Wheelbase | 107.0 in | 105.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1063 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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