New 2025 Kia Niro EV in Bassett, VA

The 2025 Kia Niro EV is available in two trim levels. But if you think that inevitably means different battery sizes, ranges, and vastly different MSRPs, you can relax because that isn’t the case. This second-generation 2025 Kia Niro EV comes in the imaginatively named Wind and Wave versions, which share identical electric, zero-emissions powertrains.

Both models share their fabulous exterior styling, which was all-new last year and delivered extra class and a more premium feel to this impressive compact EV SUV. One of the first things that catches the eye is the striking silver or black boomerang body panel that Kia calls an air blade, which extends from the roof to the rear wheels. The new Kia Niro EV shares plenty of styling cues with other current Kia models, apart from the front, where there’s no need for an actual grille as there’s no combustion engine that requires cooling.

Regardless of whether you see the 2025 Kia Niro EV as a crossover or more of a tall hatch, it’s hard to be unimpressed by the generous 39.8 inches of legroom available for anyone sitting in the rear seats, very welcome for those on longer journeys beyond the boundaries of Rocky Mount and Greensboro. The Kia Niro EV’s second-row legroom is greater than you’ll find in the second rows of many three-row crossovers. The cargo volume behind the 60/40 split rear seats is equally generous at 22.8 cu.-ft. Entry-level Wind trim level features include dual-zone climate control, a power tailgate, roof rails, heated front seats, 17-inch alloy wheels, and a 10.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Wave trim adds the likes of a premium Harman Kardon audio system, a Digital Key, perforated SynTex seat trim, heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and plenty more for not a great deal more money.