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2022 Kia Niro EV

2022 Kia e-Niro. Overseas model shown. Source: Kia

Starts at: $A65300+

Available: Now

The e-Niro is back in 2022 with a fresh new look, larger dimensions, and even vehicle-to-load. Additionally, in a first for Kia in Australia, it will have full telematics in the form of Kia Connect.

BEV Range (km) 460 Charging Plugs (AC) Type 2
Real World Range (km) 410 Charging Plugs (DC) CCS2
Battery Size (kWh) 64 Max Charge Rate (kW, AC/DC) 7/100
Max. Power (kW) 150 Tow Rating (kg)
Unbraked/Braked
Max. Torque (Nm) 255 Max. Acceleration (seconds, 0-100km/hr)

Available in either the entry-level EV or flagship GT-Line, safety credentials for the all-new Niro EV range have been boosted, and include as standard across all trim levels:

  • Centre Side Airbag
  • Multi Collision Braking
  • ECM (Electronic Chromic Mirror)
  • Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA)
  • Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
  • Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)

The GT-Line also gets:

  • Power Tilt
  • Sliding Sunroof
  • Premium Relaxation Seat
  • 8 Speaker Harmon/Kardon Premium Sound System
  • V2L (Vehicle 2 Load)

Kia Connect will be available as standard on both the Niro EV GT-Line trims and offers features such as:

  • Various remote controls of the vehicle via smartphone
  • Remote engine start
  • Remote climate control
  • Remote door lock/unlock
  • Remote seat heating/ventilation control
  • Check vehicle status
  • Valet Parking mode
  • Kia Connect Live Services
  • Emergency call (Safety and Security)
  • Vehicle Tracking (Safety and Security)
  • Stolen Vehicle Ignition Control (Safety and Security)
  • Send Destination 2 Car (from Smartphone)
  • Local Search
  • Voice Control (eg.Temperature/Weather info/Handsfree call)
  • Integrate personal calendar and show calendar events
  • EV Charging Station locations

2022 Kia e-Niro. Overseas model shown. Source: Kia
2022 Kia e-Niro. Overseas model shown. Source: Kia
2022 Kia e-Niro. Overseas model shown. Source: Kia
2022 Kia e-Niro. Overseas model shown. Source: Kia
2022 Kia e-Niro. Overseas model shown. Source: Kia
2022 Kia e-Niro. Overseas model shown. Source: Kia
2022 Kia e-Niro. Overseas model shown. Source: Kia
2022 Kia e-Niro. Overseas model shown. Source: Kia
All-new-Niro_5-overseas-image

Reviews & Road Trips

  • Kia e-Niro Review: An electric compact SUV that can fit into our lifestyle - How does a Kia e-Niro fit into the Australian lifestyle? The answer from our expert panel of judges - a scientist, a soccer mum and a carpenter - is perfectly.

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