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Kia Niro EV 39 kWh

Years of Production
When the car first came out and when they stopped making it
2020 - 2022
This car is not available on the US market right now, but you can still compare it with other cars.

Trims

Currently Produced
Base
Discontinued
39 kWh 64 kWh

Kia Niro EV 39 kWh

Photo of Kia Niro EV 39 kWh (1 slide)

Technical Specifications of Kia Niro EV 39 kWh

General Info

Years of Production
When the car first came out and when they stopped making it
2020 - 2022
Country of Manufacture
Country where final assembly of the car took place.
South Korea
Current Status
Announced (planned), Pre-order (reservations open), Produced (on sale), Discontinued (no longer made)
Discontinued
Body Style
Refers to the car's shape & design (sedan, SUV, hatchback)
SUV Kia Niro EV 39 kWh

Range and Efficiency

Range EPA
Estimated range on a full battery according to official EPA ratings (USA)
No Data
Range WLTP
Range according to WLTP ratings.
TEL: car in its lightest configuration.
TEH: car in its heaviest configuration.
TEL
TEH
180 mi No Data
Efficiency
Energy consumption per distance driven. Lower figures indicate better efficiency.
kWh/100 mi
Wh/mi
No Data No Data

Battery and Charging

Battery Capacity
Nominal: total amount of energy the car’s battery can hold. Usable: actual amount of energy you can access.
Nominal
Usable
42 kWh 39.2 kWh
Max Charging Power
Max electric power the car can accept for charging, determined by its on-board charger (AC) and battery (DC)
AC
DC
7.2 kW 44 kW
Charge Port
The car's charge port type. It affects charging speed and station compatibility.
CCS Type 1
CCS Type 1 charge port

Performance

Drive Type
Which wheels are powered (all, rear, or front) by the electric motor(s)
FWD
Engine
Torque: pulling force of the engine. Power: how quickly it can turn the wheels with that force.
Power
Torque
134 hp (100 kW) 291 lb-ft
0-60 mph
Acceleration time from 0 to 60 mph (USA) or 0 to 100 km/h (Europe)
9.5 s
Top Speed
The fastest the car can go (maximum speed)
96 mph
0.00 s
00 mph

Dimensions

Length
Car's body length (front to back bumper)
172.2 in
Width
Car's body width including or excluding side mirrors
with Mirrors
w/o Mirrors
71.1 in 71.1 in
Height
Car's body height (from ground to highest point)
61.8 in
Wheelbase
Distance between centers of front and rear wheels (affects ride and handling)
106.3 in

Cargo and Towing

Number of Seats
Total passenger capacity of the car (including driver)
5
Curb Weight
Car's weight without passengers or cargo
3675 lb
Cargo Volume
Trunk: cargo capacity (rear seats up).
Max: cargo capacity (rear seats folded).
Frunk: cargo capacity in the front hood.
Trunk
Max
Frunk
15.9 ft3 49.6 ft3 No Data
Towing Capacity
Maximum weight the car can tow safely with a trailer that has its own brakes
No Data
Last Updated:
March 10, 2024
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How Far Can You Go in Kia Niro EV 39 kWh

The map shows how far you can go with a fully-charged battery:
  • Light area: Round trip
  • Dark area: One-way trip
For the most accurate results, please allow the widget to use your location.

Charging Kia Niro EV 39 kWh

Slow (AC)
Fast (DC)

Home and Office (AC) Charging

NEMA 5-15

Socket specs
Socket specs
120 V, 15 A, 1-phase
Socket output
Socket output
1.8 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
14 h 31 min

NEMA 5-20

Socket specs
Socket specs
120 V, 20 A, 1-phase
Socket output
Socket output
2.4 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
10 h 53 min

NEMA 6-20

Socket specs
Socket specs
240 V, 20 A, 1-phase
Socket output
Socket output
4.8 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
05 h 27 min

NEMA 14-30

Socket specs
Socket specs
240 V, 30 A, 1-phase
Socket output
Socket output
7.2 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
03 h 38 min

NEMA 14-50

Socket specs
Socket specs
240 V, 50 A, 1-phase
Socket output
Socket output
12 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
03 h 38 min
Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (7.2 kW)

NEMA 6-50

Socket specs
Socket specs
240 V, 50 A, 1-phase
Socket output
Socket output
12 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
03 h 38 min
Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (7.2 kW)

Fast (DC) Charging

CCS DC 50 kW

Socket output
Socket output
50 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 38 min
Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (44 kW)

CCS DC 100 kW

Socket output
Socket output
100 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 38 min
Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (44 kW)

CCS DC 150 kW

Socket output
Socket output
150 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 38 min
Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (44 kW)

CCS DC 200 kW

Socket output
Socket output
200 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 38 min
Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (44 kW)

CCS DC 250 kW

Socket output
Socket output
250 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 38 min
Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (44 kW)

CCS DC 350 kW

Socket output
Socket output
350 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 38 min
Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (44 kW)

Supercharger V2 Split (75 kW)

Socket output
Socket output
75 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 38 min
Not all Tesla Superchargers are open to non-Tesla vehicles Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (44 kW)

Supercharger V2 (150 kW)

Socket output
Socket output
150 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 38 min
Not all Tesla Superchargers are open to non-Tesla vehicles Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (44 kW)

Supercharger V3 (250 kW)

Socket output
Socket output
250 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 38 min
Not all Tesla Superchargers are open to non-Tesla vehicles Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (44 kW)
Last Updated:
March 10, 2024
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About Kia Niro EV 39 kWh

The Kia Niro EV 39 kWh is an all-electric front-wheel drive SUV. It came out in 2020. Kia stopped making the 39 kWh in 2022. The car is not available on the US market.

The Kia Niro EV 39 kWh has a 42 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 153 mi on a single charge. The car has an average efficiency of 25.6 kWh per 100 miles (or 256 Wh/mile) — ranked №458 out of 566 electric vehicles.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast is Kia Niro EV 39 kWh

The Kia Niro EV 39 kWh can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 9.5 seconds (ranked â„–436 out of 572 electric vehicles) and reach a top speed of 96 mph.

The car’s powertrain delivers up to 100 kW (134 hp) of power and 291 lb-ft of torque.

Real-world range of Kia Niro EV 39 kWh

The real-world range of the Kia Niro EV 39 kWh is 138–168 miles (ranked №464 out of 572 electric vehicles) — depending on several factors, including:

  • Speed: Higher speeds deplete the battery faster.
  • Temperature: Extreme cold and hot weather impacts range.
  • Terrain: Hilly or mountainous terrain reduces range.
  • Driving style: Aggressive driving with frequent acceleration and braking consumes more energy.
  • Use of features: Features like climate control and media system also affect range.

It's important to remember that these are just estimates, and your actual range may vary. It's always best to factor in these various factors when planning your trip and be prepared for potential charging stops.

Plan your trips using the EV Navigation interactive map.

Kia Niro EV 39 kWh charge port type?

In the USA Kia Niro EV 39 kWh has a CCS Type 1 charge port.

  • You can charge it at home using a standard domestic socket or plug into any public AC charging station using the right cable. Keep in mind that the car's on-board charger (inverter) limits the maximum AC charging rate to 7.2 kW, which translates to approximately 25 miles of range added per hour of charging.
  • For quicker charging, consider using a compatible DC fast-charging station. The car boasts a maximum charging rate of 44 kW, but remember that battery temperature and charge level can influence the actual speed you'll experience.

Estimate charging time, rate and cost using our Charging calculator.

Kia Niro EV 39 kWh dimensions and weight?

Kia Niro EV 39 kWh comes in the following dimensions:

  • Length: 172.2 in
  • Width: 71.1 in (including side mirrors) or 71.1 in (excluding side mirrors)
  • Height: 61.8 in
  • Wheelbase: 106.3 in (distance between the center of the front and rear wheels)
  • Curb weight: 3675 lbs (weight of the empty car, no people or cargo)
Kia Niro EV 39 kWh cargo capacity?

Here's a breakdown of the Kia Niro EV 39 kWh cargo space:

  • Trunk capacity: With the rear seats up, you get 15.9 cubic feet of cargo space in the back (ranked â„–283 out of 572 electric vehicles).
  • Max cargo capacity: Fold down the rear seats, and you open up 49.6 cubic feet of total cargo space (ranked â„–226 out of 572 electric vehicles).
  • Frunk capacity: The car doesn’t have a “frunk” (front trunk).
Kia Niro EV 39 kWh towing capacity?
The car isn’t officially rated for towing.

Ratings

3.0

Design

based on 105 votes
Rate Design
2.9

Performance

based on 105 votes
Rate Performance
3.1

Desirability

based on 103 votes
Rate Desirability

Safety Ratings

NCAP safety rating
NCAP logo

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