The Kia Niro EV for 2024 carries over with minimal changes.

The 2024 Niro EV is available in two trims Wind and Wave. It is equipped with a 64-kWh battery powering the front motor, delivering an estimated 253 miles per charge. The electric motor produces 201 horsepower and 291 lb-ft of torque, reaching 0-60mph in 6.2 seconds. The battery can be fully recharged in 6.8 hours using a level 2 240V charger or reach an 80% charge in 1 hour using DC Fast 100kW.

The base trim Wind, includes a generous list of standard features with leatherette and cloth upholstery, heated front seats, power driver seat, 17-inch aluminum wheels, ambient lighting, dual-zone automatic climate control, satellite radio, voice activated navigation, apple CarPlay and android auto a 10.25-inch touchscreen, wireless phone charger, and smart key with push button start.

The Wave trim adds bidirectional charging, a power sunroof, power folding side mirrors with turn signals, LED headlights, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, head-up display, ventilated front seats, sport pedals, driver seat memory, power adjustable passenger seat, an 8-speaker sound system, a garage door transmitter, front and rear parking sensors, and a heated steering wheel.

Standard safety items on the Niro EV include 7 airbags, active lane departure system and hands-on steering assist, blind spot collision warning, forward collision-avoidance assist, rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist, vehicle exit warning, pedestrian detection, driver attention alert with leading vehicle departure alert, navigation-based smart cruise control-curve w/ stop & go and traffic sign information with speed limiter.

The Niro EV offers excellent value for an entry level electric vehicle, starting around $40,000, with an array of standard features and a reasonable range. It offers a more refined ride when against some of the competitors like Bolt EV and Kona Electric. Other competitors in this segment are the Mustang Mach-E, ID.4, and Nissan Leaf. Another great advantage to getting an electric vehicle now is Government rebates that could add up to $7500. Like all Kia's, the Niro EV comes standard with all the basics one would expect from a compact car and at the other end of the spectrum, the Niro EV is loaded with the kind of items that were only sold in luxury cars a few years ago.

Compact but roomy; lots of standard equipment and driver assist features; sleek styling; Powerful motors from the get-go; good electric range