Kia Niro EV Wave 2025 vs 2026 Toyota C-HR BEV

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thumb image Kia Niro EV Wave 2025 US$ 43,900
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thumb image 2026 Toyota C-HR BEV US$ 42,000

BASIC INFO

Brand Kia Toyota
Model Niro EV Wave 2025 C-HR BEV
Vehicle Type Electric Compact crossover SUV
Trims Wind, Wave, and Earth SE (FWD), XSE (AWD)
Release Date December, 2024 2026 (expected)
Status Available Upcoming
Made In South Korea Not confirmed (Toyota e-TNGA platform)
Body Type Compact Crossover SUV Coupe-like SUV
Vehicle Warranty 5 years / 60,000 miles Not announced
Colors Snow White Pearl, Mineral Blue, Runway Red, Cityscape Green, Steel Gray, and Black Overcast, Tandoori, Cement, Midnight Black Metallic, Wind Chill Pearl (+ two-tone options on XSE)

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Front-mounted) Electric motors (single FWD on SE, dual motors AWD on XSE)
Horsepower 201 hp (150 kW) 221 hp (SE), ~338 hp (XSE)
Torque 188 lb-ft (255 Nm) Not specified
Acceleration 0-60 mph in 7.8 seconds 5.0 seconds (0–60 mph, XSE)
Top Speed 104 mph Not specified
Range 253 miles Up to 290 miles (EPA estimated)
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) FWD (SE) / AWD (XSE)

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-ion Polymer Lithium-ion
Battery Capacity 64.8 kWh 74.7 kWh
Power Consumption 3.1 mi/kWh (32 kWh/100mi) Not specified
Battery Warranty 10yr/100,000mi (70% capacity retention) Expected ~8 years / 100,000 miles
Home Charging Speed 7.5 hrs (0-100%) 11 kW AC (onboard charger)
Supercharging Speed Around 85 kW Supports DC fast charging
DC Fast Charging Speed 85 kW (10-80% in 43 min) 10–80% in ~30 minutes
Miles of Range added Per Hour 25-30 miles/hour Not specified
Charging Time 7.5 hours (0-100%) 30 min (fast), several hours (home Level 2)
Charging Connector Type J1772 (Level 1/2) + CCS1 (DC Fast Charging) NACS (North American Charging Standard)
Home Charging Options Level 1 (120V): ~3-4 miles/hour (included) - Level 2 (240V): Requires 11 kW home charger (sold separately) Level 1 & Level 2 supported
Onboard Charger Power 11 kW (48A) – Supports fastest Level 2 charging 11 kW

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 174.0 inches 177.9 in (4,520 mm)
Width 71.8 inches 73.6 in (1,870 mm)
Height 61.4 inches 63.8 in (1,595 mm)
Wheelbase 107.1 inches 108.3 in (2,750 mm)
Ground Clearance 6.3 inches Not specified
Cargo Space 22.8 cu ft (646 liters) 25.4 cu ft (720 L)
Curb Weight 3,884 lbs Not specified
No. of Doors 5 Doors 4
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 5

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Premium Alloy Wheels Alloy
Wheel Size 18-inch 18″ (SE), 20″ (XSE)
Front Tire P235/45R18 Not specified
Rear Tire P235/45R18 Not specified

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Electric Power Steering (EPS) Electric power steering
Transmission Single-Speed Automatic Single-speed
Turning Radius 17.4 ft Not specified
Gear Box Fixed-Ratio (EV Direct Drive) N/A (EV)
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut Independent (tuned for EV)
Rear Suspension Multi-link Independent multi-link

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot No Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 (driver assistance suite)
Navigation System Yes Cloud navigation with Drive Connect
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Climate Control Yes Automatic
Auxiliary Auto Input Yes Yes
Over The Air Updates Yes Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Heated Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Panoramic Sunroof No Available (XSE with Tech Package)
Apple Car Play Yes Wireless
Android Auto Yes Wireless
Touchscreen 10.25 inches Yes
WiFi & Hotspot Yes Yes
Bluetooth Yes Yes
MP3 Player Yes Yes
No. Of Speakers 6 Speakers 6 standard, 9 JBL premium on XSE Tech Package

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System Regenerative Braking System (ABS) Regenerative + hydraulic brakes
Front Brakes Ventilated Discs Brake Disc
Rear Brakes Solid Discs Brake Disc
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Anti Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking Yes Yes
Power Door Lock Yes Yes
Child Safety Lock Yes Yes
No. Of Airbags 7 airbags (Front, side, curtain, driver knee) Multiple (front, side, curtain)
Rear Seat Belt Yes Yes
Auto Parking sensors Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors Yes Yes
Multiple Cameras Yes 360° view on XSE
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor No Yes
Stability Control Yes Yes
Anti Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Power Mirrors Yes Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Lane Keeping Assist Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning Yes Yes
Rear Parking Aid Yes Yes

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