The 2022 Kia Niro EV is a compact crossover with the latest electric car technology. This makes the vehicle quite fuel-efficient, enabling greater travel distances between charges. What are some of these features as it pertains to efficiency?

Driving Range

The Kia Niro is equipped with a lithium-ion polymer 64 kWh battery located just under the car floor, so it doesn’t interfere with the cabin space. Fully charged, the battery provides an estimated range of 239 miles.

Various charging modes are available. You may use the standard 120-volt or 240-volt outlet, the latter of which produces a full charge in about nine hours. You may also elect to use a DC fast-charge system that can recharge the battery to 80% capacity in just 60 minutes.

One of the more prominent fuel-friendly features is the model’s regenerative self-charge. What this does is reclaim the kinetic energy lost during braking and deceleration and uses it to recharge the battery during operation.

Performance

Under the hood is a magnet AC synchronous electric motor that produces 201 hp and 291 lb-ft of torque. The engine is mated to a single-speed automatic transmission. With this engine and transmission comes the ability to zip from zero to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds.

Kia Connect

Use Kia Connect to access driving data right from your mobile device. This enables you to view vehicle status like remaining battery charge. It also provides directions to nearby public charging stations. Use Kia Connect to set up a charging schedule and receive pointers on how to maximize travel efficiency.

Stop by Folsom Lake Kia to see the 2022 Kia Niro. Schedule a Kia test drive in Folsom, CA to judge for yourself just how efficient this electric vehicle is for daily commuting.