BASIC INFO
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| Brand |
Kia |
Jeep |
| Model |
Niro EV Wind 2025 |
Cherokee EV (speculative future version) |
| Vehicle Type |
Electric |
Mid-size SUV (Electric) |
| Trims |
Wind, Wave, and Earth |
Expected – Limited, Overland, Trailhawk, Laredo (based on Jeep’s trim tradition) |
| Release Date |
November 2024 |
Hybrid confirmed 2026 |
| Status |
Available |
Hybrid revealed |
| Made In |
South Korea |
USA / North America (Stellantis plant) |
| Body Type |
SUV |
SUV |
| Vehicle Warranty |
5 years / 60,000 miles |
Likely 3 yrs / 36,000 miles (bumper-to-bumper), 8 yrs / 100,000 miles (battery) |
| Colors |
Snow White Pearl, Mineral Blue, Runway Red, Cityscape Green, Steel Gray, and Black |
Black, White, Silver, Red, Blue, Green (typical Jeep palette) |
PERFORMANCE
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| Motor Type |
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Front-mounted) |
Dual Permanent Magnet Motors (AWD) – base version may have single |
| Horsepower |
201 hp |
300–400 hp (estimated for EV) |
| Torque |
188 lb-ft |
450–500 Nm (estimate) |
| Acceleration |
0-60 mph in 7.8 seconds |
6–7 seconds (speculative) |
| Top Speed |
104 mph |
180–200 km/h |
| Range |
253 miles |
500–600 km (WLTP) or ~300–370 miles (EPA est.) |
| Drivetrain |
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
FWD (base) / AWD (higher trims, Trailhawk, Overland) |
BATTERY AND CHARGING
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| Battery Type |
Lithium-ion Polymer |
Lithium-Ion (possibly NMC or LFP depending on trim) |
| Battery Capacity |
64.8 kWh |
90–100 kWh (expected if EV variant launched) |
| Power Consumption |
3.1 mi/kWh (32 kWh/100mi) |
18–20 kWh/100 km (estimate) |
| Battery Warranty |
10yr/100,000mi (70% capacity retention) |
8 years / 100,000 miles |
| Home Charging Speed |
(Level 2, 240V): 29 miles of range per hour |
11 kW AC (7.5–10 hrs full charge) |
| Supercharging Speed |
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150–200 kW DC |
| DC Fast Charging Speed |
85 kW (10-80% in 43 min) |
30 min (10–80%) |
| Miles of Range added Per Hour |
25-30 miles/hour |
30–35 miles (AC home), ~150–200 miles (DC fast) |
| Charging Time |
7.5 hours (0-100%) |
8–10 hrs (AC), 30–40 min (DC 10–80%) |
| Charging Connector Type |
J1772 (Level 1/2) + CCS1 (DC Fast Charging) |
CCS (North America & Europe) |
| Home Charging Options |
Level 1 (120V): ~3-4 miles/hour (included) - Level 2 (240V): Requires 11 kW home charger (sold separately) |
CCS (North America & Europe) |
| Onboard Charger Power |
11 kW (48A) – Supports fastest Level 2 charging |
11 kW |
DIMENSION AND WEIGHT
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| Length |
174.0 inches |
4,800–4,900 mm |
| Width |
71.8 inches |
1,900 mm |
| Height |
61.4 inches |
1,700–1,750 mm |
| Wheelbase |
107.1 inches |
2,800 mm |
| Ground Clearance |
6.3 inches |
200–220 mm (higher on Trailhawk) |
| Cargo Space |
22.8 cu. ft |
800–1,600 L (rear seats folded) |
| Curb Weight |
3,854 lbs |
2,100–2,300 kg (EV version) |
| No. of Doors |
5 Doors |
5 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 Seater |
5 |
WHEEL AND TIRES
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| Wheel Type |
Alloy Wheels |
Alloy |
| Wheel Size |
17-inch |
18" (base), 20" (upper trims) |
| Front Tire |
P215/55R17 |
235/55 R18 (est.) |
| Rear Tire |
P215/55R17 |
235/55 R18 (est.) |
STEERING AND SUSPENSION
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| Steering |
Electric Power Steering |
Electric Power Steering |
| Transmission |
Single-Speed Automatic |
Single-speed automatic (EV) |
| Turning Radius |
17.4 feet |
5.8 m |
| Gear Box |
Fixed-Ratio (EV Direct Drive) |
1-speed (EV) |
| Front Suspension |
MacPherson Strut |
Independent MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension |
Multi-Link |
Multi-link independent |
TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES
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| Autopilot |
No |
No (but ADAS L2 expected) |
| Navigation System |
Yes |
Yes (integrated with Uconnect |
| Auxiliary Auto Input |
Yes |
Yes (USB-C, USB-A, AUX) |
| Over The Air Updates |
Yes |
Yes |
| Keyless Start |
Yes |
Yes |
| Keyless Entry |
Yes |
Yes |
| Heated Steering Wheel |
No |
Yes |
| Panoramic Sunroof |
No |
Yes |
| Apple Car Play |
Yes |
Wireless |
| Android Auto |
Yes |
Wireless |
| Touchscreen |
10.25 inches |
10.25"–12.3" Uconnect display |
| WiFi & Hotspot |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
Yes |
| MP3 Player |
Yes |
Yes |
| No. Of Speakers |
6 or 8 Speakers |
6–12 (depending on trim, Alpine premium audio in higher trims) |
SAFETY FEATURES
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| Braking System |
Regenerative braking with hydraulic disc brakes |
Regenerative + Hydraulic |
| Front Brakes |
Ventilated Disc |
Disc |
| Rear Brakes |
Solid Disc |
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 |
No |
Yes |
| Crash Sensor |
Yes |
Yes |
| Ultrasonic Sensors |
No |
Yes |
| Multiple Cameras |
Rearview camera, available 360-degree camera |
360° surround view (upper trims) |
| 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 |
No |
Yes |
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