With the increasing demand from drivers for more eco-friendly alternatives, it’s no wonder that the popularity for electric vehicles is growing. To answer this call, in recent years car manufacturers have risen to meet this demand by creating and releasing electric and hybrid models for environmentally conscious consumers. With the budding EV market, it is more important than ever for buyers to know everything they can about the options available to them. Two of them being the Kia NIRO and Hyundai Electric.
With their shared Korean origins, it is not surprising that Kia and Hyundai are bound to be compared to one another, and might be two of the choices consumers have to decide between when purchasing. Here, we’ll compare the 2025 Kia Niro EV Wind and the 2025 KONA Electric N-line.
2025 Kia Niro EV Wind Overview
Kia has only 3 all-electric models: the Kia EV6, Kia EV9, and Kia Niro. The Kia Niro Wind, with a starting MSRP of $39,600, comes in a handful of colors including Mineral Blue and Interstellar Gray. This model has an EPA-estimated, all-electric driving range of 253 miles and a combined EPA-Estimated MPGe of 113.
The Niro EV Wind also comes with Driver Assistance technology such as:
- Auto Emergency Braking Technologies with Junction Turning Detection
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Lane Keeping & Following Assist
- Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go
- Highway Driving Assist 2
- Park Distance Warning-Rear
In the interior, this model has cloth seating and 10-Way Power Driver's Seat with 2-Way Power Lumbar Adjustment. The Niro EV is compatible with the Kia Digital Key 2.0 and Kia Access App with Find My Car, and drivers will enjoy the 10.25-in infotainment display.
The Kira Niro only has two trims, with the Wind being its base trim, so buyers have the option to upgrade their model for more features.
2025 Hyundai KONA Electric N-Line Overview
The 2025 KONA Electric has four trims in total, the S, SEL, N Line, and Limited. The 2025 KONA Electric N-Line has a starting MSRP of $38,375. Its EPA-estimated range is up to 230 miles and a combined EPA-estimated MPGe of 103.
The KONA Electric N-Line also comes with Driver Assistance technology such as:
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection and Junction Turning and Direct Oncoming
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Lane Following Assist
- Highway Driving Assist
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
The interior of the KONA Electric N-Line has a Black Alcantara® Sport combination seating (Leatherette & Alcantara®) and an 8-way power driver seat with power driver lumbar support. Drivers will also enjoy the 12.3-in touchscreen infotainment display.
The N-Line is the second to most expensive trim of the Hyundai KONA Electric, so buyers have the option to upgrade and downgrade to their needs.
Comparison
Both the NIRO Wind and the KONA Electric N-Line share a lot of features but there are clear differences between the two models.
- Price. The Niro EV Wind is a little more than $1,000 more expensive than the KONA Electric N-Line
- Available Exterior Colors. The Kia Niro has more nontraditional colors for you to choose for the exterior with red, blue and green, with the Hyundai only having red.
- Driver Assistance Technology. These two models have a lot of overlap in the driver assistance tech that they have. Driver’s should look at the full list of driver assistance features for both models for a fuller picture of each car’s capabilities.
- Driver Seat. Both models have power driver seating, but the Niro EV Wind has a 10-way power driver seat while the Electric N-Line only has an 8-way power driver seat. Both feature power driver lumbar support or adjustment.
- Infotainment Display. The N-Line infotainment display is 2.05 inches larger than the Wind at 12.3-in.
Visit Jackson Kia for Your Electric SUVs Needs
As time goes on the EV market is only going to become a bigger space with more and more options to choose from. Make Jackson Kia your go to dealership for all your electric SUV needs. Keep an eye on our new and pre-owned inventory, and come visit us or schedule and appointment for a test drive today!