Electric power gives the 2026 Kia Niro EV smooth acceleration for local roads, highways, and daily drives around Ocala. Kia equips the Niro EV with a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor that produces 201 horsepower and 188 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 1-speed transmission and front-wheel drive.

Charging is designed to fit busy routines. According to Kia, the Niro EV includes an 11-kW onboard charger and can DC fast charge from 10 percent to 80 percent in about 43 minutes when using an 85-kW EVSE. Kia also lists access to more than 25,000 NACS-compatible Tesla Superchargers with a NACS adapter sold separately.

• 201 hp electric motor
• 188 lb-ft of torque
• 64.8-kWh lithium-ion polymer battery
• EPA-estimated 253-mile all-electric range
• 113 MPGe combined
• 1-speed transmission
• Front-wheel drive
• Approx. 43-minute DC fast charge from 10 to 80 percent

The cabin of the 2026 Kia Niro EV features a tech-forward layout with a 10.25-inch touchscreen display with navigation and a 10.25-inch digital instrument display. Kia Connect is also listed, including a complimentary 3-year subscription that begins from the new vehicle retail sale or lease date.

Everyday connectivity is supported through a wide range of standard and available features. Depending on the trim, the Niro EV may include Bluetooth multi-device connectivity, voice recognition with Natural Language Understanding, a wireless phone charger, front USB-A ports, a front USB-C charging port, and second-row USB-A charging ports.

• 10.25-inch touchscreen display with navigation
• 10.25-inch instrument display
• Kia Connect with complimentary 3-year subscription
• Bluetooth wireless technology with multi-device connectivity
• Voice recognition with Natural Language Understanding
• Available wireless phone charger
• Front USB-A charging ports
• Second-row USB-A charging ports

Kia lists 17 standard driver assistance technologies for the 2026 Kia Niro EV. These include helpful systems such as Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction Turning Detection, Blind-Spot Collision Warning with Parallel Exit, and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist.

The Niro EV also includes features intended to support lane guidance, highway confidence, parking awareness, and driver attention. Available and standard systems listed by Kia include Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist, Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go-Curve, Highway Driving Assist, Driver Attention Warning with Leading Vehicle Departure Alert, Rear Occupant Alert, and Safe Exit Warning.

• 17 standard driver assistance technologies
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
• Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction Turning Detection
• Blind-Spot Collision Warning with Parallel Exit
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
• Lane Keeping Assist
• Lane Following Assist
• Highway Driving Assist
• Safe Exit Warning

The 2026 Kia Niro EV combines compact maneuverability with useful crossover proportions. Kia lists the model at 174.0 inches long, 71.9 inches wide, 61.8 inches tall, and riding on a 107.1-inch wheelbase.

Exterior equipment differs by trim, giving shoppers a variety of style and convenience options. Features include 17-inch Aero Alloy Wheels with 215/55R17 tires, an EV front bumper design with an integrated charging port, LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, auto headlight control, and available LED projector headlights. Exterior colors include Steel Gray, Interstellar Gray, Aurora Black Pearl, Snow White Pearl, Runway Red, Cityscape Green, Mineral Blue, and Snow White Pearl with Steel Gray Aeroblade.

• 174.0-inch length
• 107.1-inch wheelbase
• 17-inch Aero Alloy Wheels
• 215/55R17 tires
• Integrated charging port
• LED daytime running lights
• LED taillights
• Available LED projector headlights
• Available Smart Power Liftgate

Inside the 2026 Kia Niro EV, there is seating for five and 99.7 cubic feet of passenger volume. Kia lists 40.5 inches of front headroom, 41.5 inches of front legroom, 38.1 inches of rear headroom, and 36.9 inches of rear legroom.

Cargo flexibility makes the Niro EV useful for errands, travel, and daily routines. It provides 22.8 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the second row and up to 63.7 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. Interior features include 60/40 split-folding rear seats, a dual-level cargo floor, dual-zone automatic climate control, rear A/C vents, available heated front seats, available ventilated front seats, an available heated steering wheel, and available ambient lighting.

• Seating for five
• 99.7 cu ft passenger volume
• 22.8 cu ft cargo volume behind rear seats
• 63.7 cu ft cargo volume with rear seats folded
• 60/40 split-folding rear seats
• Dual-level cargo floor
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Rear A/C vents
• Available heated and ventilated front seats