BASIC INFO
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| Brand |
Kia |
Rivian |
| Model |
Niro EV Earth 2025 |
R2 (commonly called R2S for SUV version) |
| Vehicle Type |
Electric |
Compact/Mid-size Electric SUV |
| Trims |
Wind, Wave, and Earth |
Single-Motor RWD, Dual-Motor AWD, Tri-Motor AWD |
| Release Date |
November 2024 |
Production starts H1 2026 |
| Status |
Available |
Unreleased, reservations open |
| Made In |
South Korea |
Normal, Illinois, USA |
| Body Type |
Compact Crossover SUV |
5-door SUV |
| Vehicle Warranty |
5 years / 60,000 miles |
5 years / 60,000 miles (est., TBD) |
| Colors |
Snow White Pearl, Mineral Blue, Runway Red, Cityscape Green, Steel Gray, and Black |
TBD (expected multiple Rivian-style adventure colors) |
PERFORMANCE
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| Motor Type |
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Front-mounted) |
Permanent Magnet Electric Motors |
| Horsepower |
201 hp (150 kW) |
Est. 400–600+ hp (depending on trim) |
| Torque |
188 lb-ft (255 Nm) |
TBD |
| Acceleration |
0-60 mph in 7.8 seconds |
Under 3.0 sec (Tri-Motor) |
| Top Speed |
104 mph |
125 mph (est.) |
| Range |
253 miles |
300+ miles |
| Drivetrain |
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
RWD (Single), AWD (Dual/Tri Motor) |
BATTERY AND CHARGING
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| Battery Type |
Lithium-ion Polymer |
Lithium-ion (LG 4695 cylindrical cells) |
| Battery Capacity |
64.8 kWh |
TBD (~90–110 kWh est.) |
| Power Consumption |
3.1 mi/kWh (~32 kWh/100mi) |
TBD |
| Battery Warranty |
10yr/100,000mi (70% capacity retention) |
8 years / 100,000 miles (expected Rivian standard) |
| Home Charging Speed |
7.5 hrs (0-100%) |
11.5 kW (Level 2) |
| Supercharging Speed |
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Compatible with Tesla Superchargers (NACS) |
| DC Fast Charging Speed |
85 kW (10-80% in 43 min) |
Up to 200+ kW (expected) |
| Miles of Range added Per Hour |
25-30 miles/hour |
15–20 mi (Level 2), 140+ mi in 20 min (DCFC est.) |
| Charging Time |
7.5 hours (0-100%) |
8–12 hrs (Level 2), ~30 min (10–80% DCFC) |
| 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 Wallbox |
| 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 |
185 in (est.) |
| Width |
71.8 inches |
75 in (est.) |
| Height |
61.4 inches |
66 in (est.) |
| Wheelbase |
107.1 inches |
115 in (est.) |
| Ground Clearance |
6.3 inches |
High ground clearance (adjustable, est. 8–10 in) |
| Cargo Space |
22.8 cu ft (646 liters) |
Fold-flat rear seats + frunk (TBD volume) |
| Curb Weight |
3,884 lbs |
5,000 lbs (est.) |
| No. of Doors |
5 Doors |
5 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 Seats |
5 |
WHEEL AND TIRES
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| Wheel Type |
Premium Alloy Wheels |
Alloy Wheels |
| Wheel Size |
18-inch |
20–22 in (est., depending on trim) |
| Front Tire |
P235/45R18 |
TBD |
| Rear Tire |
P235/45R18 |
TBD |
STEERING AND SUSPENSION
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| Steering |
Electric Power Steering (EPS) |
Electric Power Steering |
| Transmission |
Single-Speed Automatic |
Single-Speed Direct Drive |
| Turning Radius |
17.4 ft |
TBD |
| Gear Box |
Fixed-Ratio (EV Direct Drive) |
Automatic (EV Single-speed) |
| Front Suspension |
MacPherson Strut |
ndependent |
| Rear Suspension |
Multi-Link |
Independent (likely multi-link) |
TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES
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| Autopilot |
No |
No (but ADAS features included) |
| Navigation System |
Yes |
Yes |
| Adaptive Cruise Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Climate Control |
Yes |
Dual-Zone Automatic |
| Auxiliary Auto Input |
Yes |
Wireless + USB |
| Over The Air Updates |
Yes |
Yes |
| Keyless Start |
Yes |
Yes |
| Keyless Entry |
Yes |
Yes |
| Heated Steering Wheel |
Yes |
Yes |
| Panoramic Sunroof |
Yes |
Yes |
| Apple Car Play |
Yes |
No (Rivian custom OS) |
| Android Auto |
Yes |
No (Rivian custom OS) |
| Touchscreen |
10.25 inches |
15.6-inch Center Display |
| WiFi & Hotspot |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
Yes |
| MP3 Player |
Yes |
Integrated |
| No. Of Speakers |
8 Speakers |
Premium Audio (TBD, ~12 speakers est.) |
SAFETY FEATURES
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| Braking System |
Regenerative Braking System |
Regenerative + Hydraulic |
| Front Brakes |
Ventilated Disc Brake |
Disc |
| Rear Brakes |
Solid Disc 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) |
6–8 (est.) |
| Rear Seat Belt |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Parking sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Crash Sensor |
Yes |
Yes |
| Ultrasonic Sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Multiple Cameras |
Yes |
Yes |
| 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 Departure Warning |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Parking Aid |
Yes |
Yes |
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