The Niro EV concept’s electric powertrain is a clear shot at the current leader among affordable EVs, the Chevrolet Bolt EV. Its claimed driving range of 238 miles exactly matches the Bolt’s EPA-estimated figure, which is surely no coincidence. The Kia’s lithium-ion battery pack, at 64 kWh, is slightly bigger than the Chevy’s. A 201-hp electric motor should enable considerably better acceleration than the Niro hybrid, which makes do with a combined 139 horsepower from its gas-electric drivetrain. We don’t expect the Niro EV’s numbers to change much for production, given Kia’s specificity at this early stage.
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