2024 Kia Niro EV arrives with over 250-mile range and sub-,000 price tag

2024 Kia Niro EV arrives with over 250-mile range and sub-$40,000 price tag

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2 years ago

September 22, 2023

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As Kia’s all-electric Niro EV enters its second model year following its second-generation refresh, the automaker has shared what’s new along with the price tags consumers can expect. Spoiler alert – not much has changed compared to 2023, but this crossover still remains a solid option given the tech that comes standard for its MSRP. Have a look.

The Niro has been a staple in Kia’s lineup since it arrived as a 2017 model in 2016. Soon thereafter, the Korean automaker added a plug-in version before making an all-electric model in 2018. As part of parent Hyundai Motor Group’s overall electrification strategy and, more specifically, Kia’s complete rebranding, 2022 brought about a complete refresh of the Niro EV met with a lot of positive feedback.

Priced below $40,000, this compact SUV, in true HMG fashion, offered some of the most advanced EV technology for the best price on the market. It included features like vehicle-to-load (V2L) capabilities, a head-up display (HUD), and adequate range.

Today, Kia has shared details of its second model year Niro EV since the second-generation refresh, and it delivers much of the same technology we saw last year, but with a few new changes.

Niro EV price, technology stays about the same in 2024

According to details shared by Kia America today, the 2024 Niro EV arrives with a minimal price increase but, to be honest, also minimal upgrades. The compact SUV will still come available in two trim levels – Wind and Wave – and features the same 64.8 kWh battery pack as the 2023 version.

The result is an EV that can deliver up to 253 miles of EPA range on a single charge along with 201 horsepower and 188 lb.-ft. of torque. Many of the same ADAS features come standard on the Niro EV or as available options for either trim.

Features included in the second-generation refresh that remain but are important to note are the EV’s HUD, V2L capabilities, and best-in-class cargo space. Speaking of which, that is one of the few changes in this year’s Niro EV, as Kia has added the dual-level cargo floor as a standard feature.

The only other significant change pointed out pertains to colors. Kia says the Wind trim of the Niro is no longer available with the Light Grey interior package, and the automaker has dropped the Fire Orange Metallic exterior paint altogether… go figure.

Here’s how the price levels of the 2024 Kia Niro EV break down, excluding $1,325 in destination fees:

Wind – $39,600
Wave – $44,600

For comparison, each trim is only priced $50 more than its 2023 predecessor, excluding any fees. Again, not much to report here, but Kia did a decent job with last year’s refresh, so this is still a solid buy if you can stomach the 250-mile range. Not sure who needs to hear this, but that’s plenty of range for the average commuter. What do you guys think? Dope or nope?

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China overhauls EV charging: 100,000 ultra-fast public stations by 2027

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July 9, 2025

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China overhauls EV charging: 100,000 ultra-fast public stations by 2027

China just laid out a plan to roll out over 100,000 ultra-fast EV charging stations by 2027 – and they’ll all be open to the public.

The National Development and Reform Commission’s (NDRC) joint notice, issued on Monday, asks local authorities to put together construction plans for highway service areas and prioritize the ones that see 40% or more usage during holiday travel rushes.

The NDRC notes that China’s ultra-fast EV charging infrastructure needs upgrading as more 800V EVs hit the road. Those high-voltage platforms can handle super-fast charging in as little as 10 to 30 minutes, but only if the charging hardware is up to speed.

China had 31.4 million EVs on the road at the end of 2024 – nearly 9% of the country’s total vehicle fleet. But charging access is still catching up. As of May 2025, there were 14.4 million charging points, or roughly 1 for every 2.2 EVs.

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To keep the grid running smoothly, China wants new chargers to be smart, with dynamic pricing to incentivize off-peak charging and solar and storage to power the charging stations.

To make the business side work, the government is pushing for 10-year leases for charging station operators, and it’s backing the buildout with local government bonds.

The NDRC emphasized that the DC fast chargers built will be open to the public. This is a big deal because a lot of fast chargers in China aren’t. For example, BYD’s new megawatt chargers aren’t open to third-party vehicles.

As of September 2024, China had expanded its charging infrastructure to 11.4 million EV chargers, but only 3.3 million were public.

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Two charged in $650 million global crypto scam that promised 300% returns

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July 8, 2025

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Two charged in 0 million global crypto scam that promised 300% returns

A U.S. Justice Department logo or seal showing Justice Department headquarters, known as “Main Justice,” is seen behind the podium in the Department’s headquarters briefing room before a news conference with the Attorney General in Washington, January 24, 2023.

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Federal prosecutors have charged two men in connection with a sprawling cryptocurrency investment scheme that defrauded victims out of more than $650 million.

The indictment, unsealed in the District of Puerto Rico, accuses Michael Shannon Sims, 48, of Georgia and Florida, and Juan Carlos Reynoso, 57, of New Jersey and Florida, of operating and promoting OmegaPro, an international crypto multi-level marketing scheme that promised investors 300% returns over 16 months through foreign exchange trading.

“This case exposes the ruthless reality of modern financial crime,” said the Internal Revenue Service’s Chief of Criminal Investigations Guy Ficco. “OmegaPro promised financial freedom but delivered financial ruin.”

From 2019 to 2023, Sims, Reynoso and their co-conspirators allegedly lured thousands of victims worldwide to purchase “investment packages” using cryptocurrency, falsely claiming the funds would be safely managed by elite forex traders, the Department of Justice said.

Prosecutors said the pair flaunted their wealth through social media and extravagant events — including projecting the OmegaPro logo onto the Burj Khalifa, Dubai’s tallest building — to convince investors the operation was legitimate.

A video posted to the company’s LinkedIn page shows guests in evening attire posing for photos and watching the spectacle in Dubai.

Tesla forced to refund $10,000 FSD payment and 0% interest on Cybertruck

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July 8, 2025

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Tesla forced to refund ,000 FSD payment and 0% interest on Cybertruck

Tesla is starting to experience some consequences for misleading Full Self Driving customers – at least that’s the finding of one arbitration ruling that has Tesla refunding one customer $10,000 plus legal fees for failing to deliver on their promises. Find out more on today’s legally challenging episode of Quick Charge!

An arbitration “court” found that Tesla misled customers with its Full Self Driving product, and has now been forced to refund at least one person’s $10,000 payment (plus legal fees) for the not-quite autonomous driving software. France, too, is piling on claims of deceptive business practices – but there’s some good news for FSD fans! If you’re still willing to pay for it, Tesla will thrown in 0% financing on a brand new Cybertruck.

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