Heavily Camouflaged Kia Niro EV Spied Winter Testing
The all-electric Kia Niro is currently undergoing cold weather testing in the Arctic Circle.
Earlier this year, Kia unveiled the Niro EV Concept at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show, previewing the future all-electric crossover set to arrive later this year. Final details and specifications on the production Kia Niro EV have not been announced, but the Korean automaker did say the concept was capable of returning 238 miles of driving range on a single charge. Expect the production model to be similar in range.
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The Kia Niro EV will serve as one of five fully-electric cars Kia plans on selling by 2025. Joining the Niro EV in the near future will be the next-generation Soul EV.
Although this prototype is wearing heavy camouflage, our spy photographers point out the lack of an exhaust and engine sound confirm it’s the all-electric variant. There’s also a different design on the wheels.
Look for more details on the Kia Niro EV to surface later this year, as it should head to market as a 2019 model.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Don't know where Ford is, but their rumored 300 mile small SUV better get on the program and get out there really quick!!