BASIC INFO
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| Brand |
Kia |
Rivian |
| Model |
Niro EV Wave 2025 |
R6 |
| Vehicle Type |
Electric |
Electric Pickup Truck |
| Trims |
Wind, Wave, and Earth |
To be announced (expected multiple trims like Standard, Adventure, Max) |
| Release Date |
December, 2024 |
Expected 2026 (announcement in 2025) |
| Status |
Available |
Upcoming / Not yet released |
| Made In |
South Korea |
USA (Normal, Illinois plant) |
| Body Type |
Compact Crossover SUV |
Mid-size pickup truck |
| Vehicle Warranty |
5 years / 60,000 miles |
Expected 5 years / 60,000 miles (bumper-to-bumper), 8 years / 175,000 miles (battery & drivetrain) |
| Colors |
Snow White Pearl, Mineral Blue, Runway Red, Cityscape Green, Steel Gray, and Black |
To be announced (likely similar to R1T & R2 palette) |
PERFORMANCE
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| Motor Type |
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Front-mounted) |
Dual- and possibly Quad-Motor options |
| Horsepower |
201 hp (150 kW) |
400–600 hp (est.) |
| Torque |
188 lb-ft (255 Nm) |
500–700 lb-ft (est.) |
| Acceleration |
0-60 mph in 7.8 seconds |
3.5–4.5 seconds (depending on trim) |
| Top Speed |
104 mph |
110–120 mph (est.) |
| Range |
253 miles |
270–350 miles (depending on battery & drivetrain) |
| Drivetrain |
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
AWD (standard), possible RWD base |
BATTERY AND CHARGING
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| Battery Type |
Lithium-ion Polymer |
Lithium-ion, Rivian-designed pack |
| Battery Capacity |
64.8 kWh |
85 kWh (Standard) – ~110 kWh (Max) |
| Power Consumption |
3.1 mi/kWh (32 kWh/100mi) |
30–33 kWh / 100 miles (est.) |
| Battery Warranty |
10yr/100,000mi (70% capacity retention) |
8 years / 175,000 miles |
| Home Charging Speed |
7.5 hrs (0-100%) |
Up to 11.5 kW (240V Level 2) |
| Supercharging Speed |
Around 85 kW |
Compatible with NACS (Tesla Supercharger) + Rivian Adventure Network |
| DC Fast Charging Speed |
85 kW (10-80% in 43 min) |
Up to 220 kW |
| Miles of Range added Per Hour |
25-30 miles/hour |
25–30 miles (home), ~140–160 miles (fast charge in 20 min) |
| Charging Time |
7.5 hours (0-100%) |
8–10 hrs (home L2), 20–30 min (20–80% DC fast charge) |
| 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) |
Wall charger, portable charger |
| Onboard Charger Power |
11 kW (48A) – Supports fastest Level 2 charging |
11.5 kW |
DIMENSION AND WEIGHT
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| Length |
174.0 inches |
200–210 in (smaller than R1T) |
| Width |
71.8 inches |
80 in |
| Height |
61.4 inches |
72 in |
| Wheelbase |
107.1 inches |
130–135 in |
| Ground Clearance |
6.3 inches |
Adjustable air suspension (8–12 in) |
| Cargo Space |
22.8 cu ft (646 liters) |
4.5–5 ft pickup bed + front trunk (frunk ~10 cu ft) |
| Curb Weight |
3,884 lbs |
5,500–6,000 lbs |
| No. of Doors |
5 Doors |
4 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 Seats |
5 |
WHEEL AND TIRES
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| Wheel Type |
Premium Alloy Wheels |
Alloy wheels |
| Wheel Size |
18-inch |
18"–20" (depending on trim) |
| Front Tire |
P235/45R18 |
All-terrain / all-season options |
| Rear Tire |
P235/45R18 |
All-terrain / all-season options |
STEERING AND SUSPENSION
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| Steering |
Electric Power Steering (EPS) |
Electric Power Steering |
| Transmission |
Single-Speed Automatic |
Single-speed automatic (EV) |
| Turning Radius |
17.4 ft |
19–20 ft (est.) |
| Gear Box |
Fixed-Ratio (EV Direct Drive) |
N/A (EV direct drive) |
| Front Suspension |
MacPherson Strut |
Independent double wishbone |
| Rear Suspension |
Multi-link |
Independent multi-link with air suspension |
TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES
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| Autopilot |
No |
Rivian Driver+ (hands-free assist) |
| Navigation System |
Yes |
Standard w/ over-the-air updates |
| Adaptive Cruise Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Climate Control |
Yes |
Dual-zone automatic |
| Auxiliary Auto Input |
Yes |
Yes |
| Over The Air Updates |
Yes |
Yes |
| Keyless Start |
Yes |
Yes |
| Keyless Entry |
Yes |
Yes (phone-as-key, key fob) |
| Heated Steering Wheel |
Yes |
Yes |
| Panoramic Sunroof |
No |
Optional |
| Apple Car Play |
Yes |
Likely included (expected by 2026 models) |
| Android Auto |
Yes |
Likely included |
| Touchscreen |
10.25 inches |
Large center touchscreen + digital driver display |
| WiFi & Hotspot |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
Yes |
| MP3 Player |
Yes |
Yes (integrated media system) |
| No. Of Speakers |
6 Speakers |
10–18 depending on trim |
SAFETY FEATURES
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| Braking System |
Regenerative Braking System (ABS) |
Regenerative + hydraulic |
| 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) |
8+ |
| Rear Seat Belt |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Parking sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Crash Sensor |
Yes |
Yes |
| Ultrasonic Sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Multiple Cameras |
Yes |
360° camera system |
| 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 |
