2022 Kia Niro EV Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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The Kia Niro EV was introduced in 2019 to complete the Niro family of fuel-efficient subcompact crossovers, none of which are powered by gasoline alone. For 2022, Niros are largely carry-over models, and as such, they receive minimal year-over-year changes. The most notable updates are new badging and more standard technology and safety features.

Following Kia’s new brand marketing direction, the 2022 Niro EV now sports the South Korean automaker’s new stylized logo on its front grille, tailgate, wheel center caps, and steering wheel hub. The Niro EV continues to be offered in EX and EX Premium trims, which are the higher-equipped models for the lineup.

Standard features include 17-inch alloy wheels, cloth-and-leatherette upholstery, LED headlights and daytime running lights, a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, automatic climate control, and a smart key with push-button start.

Newly standard for 2022 is a 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen, which includes navigation, UVO link, SiriusXM satellite radio, and a Harman Kardon premium sound system. Previously, EX models were equipped with an 8-inch touchscreen. Wireless device charging is also now standard on the Niro EV. The EX Premium adds LED taillights, a power sunroof, adjustable cabin mood lighting, LED interior overhead lamps, leatherette trim, ventilated front seats, and a cargo cover.

Powered by a 64-kilowatt-hour battery, the all-electric Niro offers 201 horsepower and 239 pound-feet of torque. The range is EPA-estimated at 239 miles on a full charge, but driving performance and mileage can be adjusted utilizing the available drive modes (Eco, Eco+, Normal, and Sport). The Niro EV is available in a front-wheel-drive configuration only; all-wheel drive is not an option.

When connected to a Level 2 charger, which is the standard system installed at residential properties and also commonly found at free public stations, the Niro EV will take 9.5 hours to reach an 80% battery charge. Utilizing a 50-kW DC fast charger, however, will decrease that time significantly, to 1 hour and 15 minutes. Using the 100-kW variety will shave charging time down by another 15 minutes.

The 2022 Niro EV also offers a long list of standard driver-assistance technologies, which Kia bundles under the DriveWise moniker. The package includes forward collision-avoidance with pedestrian and cyclist detection, a pedestrian warning system, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane keep assist, driver attention warning, lane following assist, high beam assist, and rear occupant alert. Previously reserved for EX Premium models, navigation-based adaptive cruise control, which adjusts for curves as well as stop-and-go traffic, is now standard. Reverse parking distance warning, however, is still an EX Premium exclusive.

The 2022 Niro EX starts at $39,990—an increase of $900. But the EX Premium starting MSRP remains unchanged at $44,650. The only available factory-installed package for either trim is a Cold Weather Package priced at $1,100. This adds a battery heater, heat pump, and heated steering wheel.

Beverly Braga
Published Jun 1, 2022 by Beverly Braga
Beverly Braga has a multifaceted history in the automotive industry, with experience in journalism, fleet management, and public relations. She is currently a freelance writer and communications consultant based in Michigan. A perennial fan of road trips and exploring, she has traveled to every state in the U.S. except for one: Alaska.

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by Anonymous
Jun 01, 2024
Great car, everything I need. It has lots of buttons and options that Ill never use, but the basics of it work well as a point a to b electric vehicle. Jun 01, 2024
by Alexis R
Feb 07, 2024
First off, I went from a 2009 Toyota Rav 4 to this. I will say that I do love this car. Going from a 4WD to a FWD was tough. I do miss the way my 4WD grips the road. I definitely want to switch to an AWD vehicle after this. The inside is actually very nice and I like it a lot. It feels pretty premium considering it’s not a luxury vehicle. The auto drive features like lane assist and break assist, other features are nice. It lets me know when at a stop, if the lead vehicle in front of me is leaving ; it also has collision control so alerts me if I’m going to fast and may have an accident and not have enough time to break; I’ve heard it breaks upon impact but have not tested this!! I lost love the blind spot assist feature… if I’m trying to switch lanesit will beep and let me know when objects and cars are near me on the side back or front, (helps a lot for parking). Another great feature is the wireless charger, I love this! . I will say the maps feature for the car sometimes is off on directions. But the plus side to this is you can use google maps or any maps on your phone and do CarPlay if your usb is plugged in. I also appreciate the heated steering wheel, seats, and when you have the rear defrost on it also heats up your outer side mirrors and I love that for cold mornings! Really comes in handing, no more wiping!! lol . At first I thought the heated steering wheel was gimmicky, but I actually use it every morning when it’s super cold ,it just adds that extra comfort when you’re first getting in the car and really makes a difference. I drove an LX version of this same make model of car and the speakers in the premium version are insanely better and give more bass and full bodied sound than the LX. I haven’t yet found the option to adjust the bass and such though. Maybe it has it or maybe that’s lacking which is a bummer if it is. To be honest going from a RAV4 trunk space to this, it hasn’t affected me too much! I feel yes, there’s less space, but for a smaller SUV it actually is alright. It fits enough and it has a shelf thing that pulls out so you can stack on top of the trunk inside too (this will block your back window though). Of course if you store a lot of stuff this may be a downsize for you I will say it’s enough space for 8 or more grocery bags, a you’re groceries and more will fit. It’s enough to fit your dog, a stroller or even two at that. A car seat would fit also. So it’s enough for the average person . The car actually is very roomy inside and it doesn’t feel cramped for passengers. Let’s talk range. The rang is genuinely good! For my regular work commute (I work local to my town) it’s about 8 minutes one way. But I also drive to clients houses and can go up to 25 minutes out of the way 3-4 towns away, so 20+ miles one way. Plus small store trips or errands in the week. I only need to charge 1-2 x a week! If I have a couple longer routes, I may charge twice weekly but most weeks I only charge Saturdays! This has cut out SO much expenses. I spend maybe 15-25$ a week charging. 14-18$ if 1/week and 20-25$ if 2/week. Compare that to spending 25-30$ every 2 days on gas like I was! I was spending 90$ a week on gas at the very least. It ended up being easily 250-350$ a month on gas and when it was 5-6$ a gallon even more! I struggled to pay for gas it was hard, only putting 20$ in my tank each time. Switching to EV and having the Niro with a range of about 250 miles or higher on a 100% is fantastic. Of course the charging, other features can drain your battery more, I did notice when I would charge 2 phones, especially the wireless charger, it would eat up my range much quicker. So I’d say don’t charge unless you have to, and especially the wireless it eats much more than other ports. Another tip, keep your display off when you can, a great battery saver! Yes there’s better range out there but this is plenty for someone who does mild-medium commutes and errands. And even if you drive much more, you’re still paying a LOT less than if it was a gas vehicle. If you’re someone who drives 50-150 miles per day, this still could be a good investment for you. But expect to charge 3 times a week at least. For me, it’s no big deal. I spend a lot of time just browsing the internet anyways, so spending 25-45 mins charging, no biggie. I sometimes just get work done or shop or run an errand if I can. That brings me to one of my last points, YES this car can work for you, or an EV similar to this one’s range CAN work for you if you don’t own HOME charging! I do not own home charging. I’m an apartment dweller. This is 100% doable for me. I live in California in the Bay Area. Hustle and bustle, traffic, spaced out cities, and this works for me! 1 or 2x at most charging a week. About 70 minutes of my time. It usually takes only 40 minutes to charge to 80% and fyi, you rarely want to charge about 80% to keep your battery healthy. Last points… Ilove the charcoal color of my Niro too. It’s got the new Kia logo which is awesome. Yes I can say I wish I could’ve afforded the 2023 version but hey, this is a great car for the price, it’s nice inside and out, it has a premium feel. Not quite luxury, but it’s above average for the interior. Speakers are 3.9/5 maybe 4. (I am snobby with sound so, my JBL were better in my fav 4. ) The ease of use in the navigation and the tech in the car I’d give a 3/5 because some of it is a little less intuitive, and maps isn’t the best. But it doesn’t crash so that’s a plus. Safety features and lane assist all that are 5/5 color/style of car 4.5/5, the drive of the car is smooth and. How the driving experience is I’d give a 4/5 , overall score I’d say final score, I’d give it a solid 3.9 /5 it’s definitely a nice car and I can be happy with it for many years and it’s reliable!! Feb 07, 2024
by andy d
Oct 26, 2023
Compact cars are usually cheaply made. Not this one. It is smooth, quiet with no sqeaks inside. The doors are heavy and make a solid thud when closed. Smart cruise is not quite as good as Ye 291 lb ft of torque makes this pretty quick too especially for only having 1 electric motor. Very efficient and has great real world range. Can easily get claimed 239 miles and more if you dont floor it all the time. Oct 26, 2023

2022 Kia Niro EV Pricing

Original MSRP
$39,090 to $44,650
Price range
$18,198 to $20,676
Average price on CG
$18,198
YoY price change
$20,662 to $18,198
Kia Niro EV price trends

Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Pandora internet radio · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 7 · 315 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Cargo area floor mat: rubber/vinyl · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Floor Material: carpet · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Assist handle: passenger side · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): USB front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 8.21

Engine

EV battery capacity: 64 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 7.2 kW · Electric Charge Cord: 120 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium polymer · Electric Motor HP: 201 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 150 · Electric Motor Torque: 291 · Electric motor charger: DC fast charging · Electric motor charger connector: SAE Combo CCS · Electric motor charging time (120V): 59 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 239

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: black · Door handle color: body-color · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: Kia Connect · Infotainment screen size: 8 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Apple CarPlay

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 7 in. · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: automatic high beam dimmer

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Roof rails: silver

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: door unlock · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash · Traffic sign recognition: adaptive speed limiting

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth · Upholstery accents: leatherette

Spare Tire

Kit: tire sealant

Steering

Steering ratio: 13.3 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Kia Access · Smart device app function: horn/light operation

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Pandora internet radio · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 7 · 315 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Cargo area floor mat: rubber/vinyl · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Floor Material: carpet · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Assist handle: rear · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: accessory hook · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 8.21

Engine

EV battery capacity: 64 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 7.2 kW · Electric Charge Cord: 120 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium polymer · Electric Motor HP: 201 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 150 · Electric Motor Torque: 291 · Electric motor charger: DC fast charging · Electric motor charger connector: SAE Combo CCS · Electric motor charging time (120V): 59 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 239

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: black · Door handle color: body-color · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment: Kia Connect · Infotainment screen size: 10.25 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 7 in. · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Roof rails: silver

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: intersection/junction turn · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: door unlock · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Pre-collision warning system: intersection/junction turn · Rearview monitor: in dash · Traffic sign recognition: adaptive speed limiting

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth · Upholstery accents: leatherette

Spare Tire

Kit: inflator kit

Steering

Steering ratio: 13.3 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Kia Access · Smart device app function: EV battery charging control

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer · Solar-tinted glass: front

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Pandora internet radio · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 7 · 315 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Cargo area floor mat: rubber/vinyl · Door sill trim: stainless steel · Floor Material: carpet · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Ambient lighting: color · Assist handle: rear · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): USB front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 8.21

Engine

EV battery capacity: 64 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 7.2 kW · Electric Charge Cord: 120 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium polymer · Electric Motor HP: 201 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 150 · Electric Motor Torque: 291 · Electric motor charger: DC fast charging · Electric motor charger connector: SAE Combo CCS · Electric motor charging time (120V): 59 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 239

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: black · Door handle color: body-color · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment: Android Auto ready · Infotainment screen size: 10.25 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 7 in. · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Halogen · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: tilt/slide · Roof rails: silver

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: door unlock · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash · Traffic sign recognition: adaptive speed limiting

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leatherette

Spare Tire

Kit: inflator kit

Steering

Steering ratio: 13.3 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Kia Access · Smart device app function: EV battery charging control

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front

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