2019 Kia Niro EV Rapid Review: Kia's new $40,000 electric crossover is spunky and fun, but not nearly as refined as its price indicates

The 2019 Kia Niro EV.Alanis King

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• Photos feature the Kia Niro EV EX Premium trim, which has a base price of $44,000. Optional features brought this example up to $47,155.
• You can find Business Insider's full review of the 2019 Niro EV here.

The Kia Niro EV was new for 2019, building on Kia's previous Niro lineup of a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid. It's an electric vehicle based on a non-EV, hence its ordinary styling.

It comes in two trims, both featuring front-wheel drive. The EX Premium adds a power sunroof, mood lighting, and heated front seats.