Niro EV Wave FWD
What the Niro EV Wave adds over the LX (+$17,310)
| Spec | LX | Niro EV Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3247 lbs | 3803 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3071 lbs | 3721 lbs |
| Engine type (full description) | 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection Hybrid Engine | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | 6 in |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4210 lbs | 4784 lbs |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $27,390 | $44,700 |
| Overall height | 60.8 in | 61.8 in |
| Front shoulder room | 56.2 in | 56.3 in |
| Steering type | Rack & Pinion / Electric Motor | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) |
| Front suspension type | McPherson Strut | McPherson type suspension |
| Tire size | P205/60R16 | P215/55R17 |
| Total interior volume | 105.1 cu-ft | 99.7 cu-ft |
| Final drive ratio | 4.438:1 (1st/2nd/3rd/4th/Rvs) / 3.227:1 (5th/6th) | 10.65:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 6 | 1 |
| Transmission type | dct | 1-speed transmission |
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 17 in |
| Wheel width | 6.5 in | 7 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 107 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 1-speed transmission, 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support, 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support, 10-way power front passenger seat, including 2-way power lumbar, 10.25 in. color TFT supervision cluster display, reconfigurable, 10.25 in. touchscreen Navigation display system with Premium sound system, Satellite, wired Android Auto and Apply CarPlay and HD radio (AVN5.0), 17-inch Alloy wheels, 2nd row air vents, 4 speakers and 2 tweeters, 64.8 kWh BEV engine, AC charge port, Aluminum Pedals, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist – Rear (BCA-R) with Parallel Exit, Body-color with satin chrome accent outside door handles, Carpet Floor Mats, Cupholders: Dual front, Dial-Type transmission shifter, Digital Key 2.0 Touch, Driver and Front passenger seat back pocket, Electrochromic day and night rear-view mirror with HomeLink, Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Hold, Emissions: ZEV (50-state compliant), External amp (sub woofer): cargo area (x1), Forward Collision Avoidance Assist – Junction Turning (FCA-JT): Fusion type, car and pedestrian and cyclist, Front console arm rest with storage, cup holder and USB charger, Gloss Black Detailing, including Lower side door cladding, Wheel arch molding, Lower bumper detailing, Outside mirror base, Windshield wiper housing and Rear spoiler garnish, Gloss-black outside mirrors, Harman Kardon premium audio, Heated front seats (3-levels), Heated steering wheel, Heated, power folding, power adjustable outside mirrors with LED repeater lamps (gloss black mirror base), High Voltage Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Heater, Highway Drive Assist II, including automatic lane change and machine learning, Highway Driving Assist (HDA), Hill-start Assist Control (HAC), In-cable control box, Integrated Memory System (IMS), Keyless Entry with lock, unlock and panic, LED cargo lamp, LED fog lamps
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | epb |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 63.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 22.8 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 99.7 cu-ft |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 6 in |
| Overall height | 61.8 in |
| Overall length | 174 in |
| Overall width | 71.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 107 in |
Engine Basics
| Engine type (full description) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 40.5 in |
| Third-row headroom | 38.1 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.5 in |
| Third-row legroom | 36.9 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $44,700 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 56.3 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55.4 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | McPherson type suspension |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link |
Tires
| Tire size | P215/55R17 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 10.65:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 1 |
| Transmission type | 1-speed transmission |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3803 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3721 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4784 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 17 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety29 std · 0 opt
- Highway Drive Assist II, including automatic lane change and machine learning
- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist – Junction Turning (FCA-JT): Fusion type, car and pedestrian and cyclist
- Lane Following Assist (LFA)
- Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
- Dual front advanced airbags
- Dual front seat-mounted side airbags
- Full-length side curtain airbags
- Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS)
- Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control - Curve with Stop and Go (NSCC-C)
- Parking Collision Avoidance – Rear (PCA-R)
- Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
- Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) with off switch
- Parking Distance Warning – Forward and Reverse (PDW-F & R) with off switch
- Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
- 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS)
- Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist – Rear (BCA-R) with Parallel Exit
- Driver's knee airbag
- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Hold
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
- Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) door-logic based
- Remote Smart Park Assist - Entry (RSPA)
- Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Infotainment11 std · 0 opt
- 10.25 in. color TFT supervision cluster display, reconfigurable
- 10.25 in. touchscreen Navigation display system with Premium sound system, Satellite, wired Android Auto and Apply CarPlay and HD radio (AVN5.0)
- 4 speakers and 2 tweeters
- External amp (sub woofer): cargo area (x1)
- Harman Kardon premium audio
- Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
- Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters
- USB-A: 1st row x2, front console
- USB-A: 2nd row x2, seatback-mounted
- USB-c: 1st row x1, front console
- Wireless phone charger
Convenience9 std · 0 opt
- Smart Key with Push-button start, Smart trunk unlock, remote start, and panic alarm
- 12V power outlet x1, front console
- Digital Key 2.0 Touch
- Keyless Entry with lock, unlock and panic
- Power passenger window with auto up/down and pinch protection
- Power tailgate
- Vehicle-to-load (V2L) inverter
- Central door locks
- Power driver's window with auto up/down and pinch protection
Climate3 std · 1 opt
- 2nd row air vents
- Air Conditioning, automatic dual-zone with Driver Only mode
- High Voltage Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Heater
- Heat Pump HVAC system optional
Seating9 std · 1 opt
- 2nd row bench (3 passengers) 60/40 split-folding rear seats
- Heated front seats (3-levels)
- Ventilated front seats (3-levels)
- Integrated Memory System (IMS)
- Heated outboard rear seats optional
- 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support
- 10-way power front passenger seat, including 2-way power lumbar
- Driver and Front passenger seat back pocket
- Vegan perforated leather seats
- Rear center arm rest with cup holder
Interior17 std · 0 opt
- Heated steering wheel
- Electrochromic day and night rear-view mirror with HomeLink
- Aluminum Pedals
- Bottle holder integrated into front door trim
- Cupholders: Dual front
- Dial-Type transmission shifter
- Front console arm rest with storage, cup holder and USB charger
- Front door pockets
- LED room lamp
- Mood Lighting
- Satin Chrome inside door handles
- Sunvisor with vanity mirror, sliding, with LED light
- Tilt and telescoping steering column
- Vegan Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Carpet Floor Mats
- LED cargo lamp
- LED overhead console lamp
Exterior23 std · 0 opt
- Power Sunroof with Sunshade (includes full LED interior lighting)
- Heated, power folding, power adjustable outside mirrors with LED repeater lamps (gloss black mirror base)
- 17-inch Alloy wheels
- Body-color with satin chrome accent outside door handles
- Exhaust System: Single muffler
- Gloss Black Detailing, including Lower side door cladding, Wheel arch molding, Lower bumper detailing, Outside mirror base, Windshield wiper housing and Rear spoiler garnish
- Gloss-black outside mirrors
- Heated, manual folding, outside mirrors with LED repeater lamps (body colour mirror base)
- LED Daytime Running lights
- LED fog lamps
- LED positioning lamps
- Laminated front windows
- Rain-Sensing and conventional blade windshield wipers
- Rear LED combination lamps
- Solar control and tinted front windows
- Solar control, heated, tinted, acoustic glass windshield
- Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)
- Unique Design, Chrome-coated Skid Plate
- Unique design bumper with integrated front charging port, and chrome-coated skid plates
- Auto Light Control headlights
- Privacy glass (rear doors, rear quarter, back-lite)
- Mud Guards
- Rear spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Lamp
Powertrain8 std · 1 opt
- 1-speed transmission
- 64.8 kWh BEV engine
- AC charge port
- Drive Mode Select (DMS): Sport / Eco / Normal modes
- Emissions: ZEV (50-state compliant)
- Idle Stop and Go (ISG)
- In-cable control box
- On-board charger
- Wave Preserve Package (Heat Pump, Heated Rear Seats) optional
Chassis3 std · 0 opt
- McPherson strut front suspension
- Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
- Multi-link rear suspension
Cargo1 std · 0 opt
- Luggage net hook
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Common questions about the Niro EV Wave
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2026 Kia Niro Niro EV Wave?
The manufacturer lists $44,700 for the 2026 Kia Niro Niro EV Wave. That is $17,310 above the LX, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2026 Kia Niro Niro EV Wave add over the LX?
Against the LX, 69 features become standard that the LX does not and 18 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.