2024 Kia Niro EV

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The 2024 Niro EV isn't the best in any one particular area, but it does a lot of things very well. It's comfortable and packed with in-car tech and has impressive real-world range. It's not the least expensive electric vehicle out there, but Kia's long list of standard features and excellent warranty help offset that.Read full review

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$30,731

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2024 Kia Niro EV Review

Pros

Long list of standard features
Offers a lot of the latest technology and driver assist features
Smooth ride and quiet cabin
Relatively roomy cargo area

Cons

Doesn't provide much excitement from behind the wheel
Front seat padding is a bit too firm for ideal comfort

What's new

A dual-level cargo floor is now standard
Part of the second Niro generation introduced for 2023

Overview

by the Edmunds Experts

1/8/2024

The 2024 Kia Niro EV is the smallest all-electric SUV in the South Korean carmaker's lineup, though there are the smaller Soul and Seltos in the gas-powered roster. After a complete redesign last year, the Niro EV returns largely unchanged and that's fine when you consider it's our favorite electric SUV in its class. There's obviously a lot to like about the Niro EV, so make sure to check out our test team's Expert Rating below to get the whole story.

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Kia Niro EV Insights

Trim:

Niro EV Wind

Range

edmunds TESTED

280 miles

Edmunds Tested Range^{Edmunds begins with a full battery charge and drives the vehicle on a mix of city and highway roads (approximately 60% city, 40% highway) until the battery is almost entirely empty. (We target 10 miles of remaining range for safety.) The miles traveled and the indicated remaining range are added together for the Edmunds Tested Range figure.}

EV batteries lose 1-2% of range per year. Est. range for this car is 238 miles after 8 years.^{Electric cars typically experience 1-2% of range loss per year with slightly faster degradation over the first 50,000 miles as the car settles into its long term state, according to Recurrent's study of 15,000 EVs.}

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Charging

SAE Combo^{Standard port for most electric models. Supports Level 1, Level 2, and DC Fast charging.}

Plug Type

7.5 hrs

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10 yrs or 100,000 miles^{The federal government requires that EV batteries be warrantied for a minimum of eight years or 100,000 miles. The EV battery warranty includes replacement if your battery capacity drops below a certain percentage of the original capacity.}

According to GeoTab’s data, if the observed degradation rates are maintained, the vast majority of batteries will outlast the usable life of the vehicle.

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Cost to Drive

$57/mo

Niro EV

$162/mo

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Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

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Edmunds spotlight: Affordable but not cheap

The 2024 Kia Niro EV is one of the least expensive electric vehicles on sale today. Unlike a few other EVs, this attainable pricing doesn't come at the expense of range, as the Niro is estimated by the EPA to go 253 miles on a single charge. Even better, we managed to squeeze out an impressive 280 miles on the real-world Edmunds EV Range Test. On top of that, the Niro EV comes with plenty of standard features, including a comprehensive set of driver assist features, plenty of cargo space, and a stylish design.

Competitors to consider

There are few EVs that are as inexpensive as the Kia Niro EV that we recommend. These include the Hyundai Kona Electric, Volkswagen ID.4 and the forthcoming Volvo EX30. They all provide solid range and features but the Niro EV tops our list thanks to its all-around practicality and appeal. Alternatively, you could check out Kia's EV6. It's more expensive than the Niro, but it is roomier and sportier to drive.

Edmunds Expert Rating

edmunds TESTED

by the Edmunds Experts

Great

8.2

out of 10

We drove the 2024 Kia Niro EV on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.^{The Edmunds Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.}

Performance

8/10

How does the Niro EV drive? The Niro EV feels zippy enough around town. The electric motor provides pleasing power when you need it, and the accelerator pedal never feels touchy or overly sensitive. In Edmunds' testing, the Niro EV accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in a class-average 7.1 seconds. The brakes offer decent performance, with a nice, firm pedal and adjustable one-pedal driving, meaning you can use the regenerative braking to slow the car and rarely have to use the brake pedal.

The Niro EV isn't really sporty, though. The suspension is tuned more for comfort than sharp handling. It's composed and stable on the road, but the low levels of grip mean you won't be whipping around corners with much enthusiasm.

Comfort

8.5/10

How comfortable is the Niro EV? The Niro EV is quiet and comfortable, with little wind or road noise at highway speeds. The ride is compliant without being overly soft or floaty. It makes for a relaxed cabin. The front seats are well shaped and offer decent support, but we found the padding a bit firm. We wouldn't call it uncomfortable, but we hope the seats break in with some more use. The rear seat, too, is a bit firm and flat. Heated seats are standard for the front seats and available for the rear. Also optional are a heated steering wheel and ventilated front seats.

The standard dual-zone automatic climate control works well, keeping the cabin at a comfortable temperature without blasting the fans the entire time. The vents are well placed, including those for rear passengers. The climate control panel is easy to reach, though you might have to take your eyes off the road to do more than adjust the temperature.

Interior

8/10

How’s the interior? The Niro's interior is cleanly designed and easy to use. All major controls are within easy sight and reach. You rarely have to hunt for a button. The graphics for the touchscreen menu system look a little dated, but it's relatively easy to use in the end. We like the adjustable panel just below the screen. One press changes the panel from climate controls to media and navigation controls. The temperature knob changes to a volume knob. It's pretty slick.

The Niro EV features an elevated but still relatively low ride height. That's great for getting in and out as well as for your seating position and visibility. The Niro sits a little taller than the average sedan or hatchback, so the seats aren't a pain to get in and out of. It's easy to find a comfortable driving position, though the steering wheel could use a hair more reach for taller drivers. There's space in both rows for taller passengers, though some rivals offer more rear seat space. The view out of the front is good, though the rear window is a bit narrow. The backup camera's resolution isn't the greatest either.

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Technology

8.5/10

How’s the tech? As with many of its other models, Kia includes lots of standard in-car tech and driver aids with the Niro EV. Features include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (though neither is wireless), navigation and a Harman Kardon audio system. The navigation and infotainment interface looks a little dated, but it's straightforward to use. The top trim includes a power outlet that can use the Niro's battery to power electronics and small electrical tools or appliances. Cool stuff. Our test vehicle also had a head-up display, though we noticed it washes out when you wear polarized sunglasses.

We're pleased with the list of standard driver aids, too, which includes adaptive cruise control and blind-spot warning. Optional equipment includes parking sensors and upgraded adaptive cruise control that can adjust speed for turns by using the navigation system. The aids all work well, with no false warnings or jerky reactions.

Storage

8/10

How’s the storage? The Niro EV's hatch offers a generous amount of cargo space, especially with the adjustable rear load floor dropped down. The cargo area is wide and upright, and the 60/40-split rear seats can be folded down to offer even more cargo space. The hatch's dimensions are roughly on par with the Niro's rivals. The flat rear seat floor is nice for even more space if you don't have passengers back there. Storage in the rest of the car is OK but nothing particularly stands out. The door pockets and armrest bin are a bit small, but there are places to store your phone or sunglasses. The cupholders can be tucked away for a little extra utility.

Got little kids? The child safety seat anchors are easy to access, but the rear seat is on the smaller side. Same goes for the door opening, so installing larger seats might be a bit tricky.

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Range and Efficiency

8.5/10

How are the range and efficiency? The Niro EV gets an EPA-estimated range of 253 miles. In the Edmunds EV Range Test, we exceeded that by a decent margin, traveling 280 miles on a single charge. Our calculated consumption was 25.6 kWh of electricity used per 100 miles, which is better than the EPA-estimated 29 kWh/100 miles. Remember that the lower the consumption figure, the better. Overall, this is one of the more frugal EVs on the market.

Kia says the Niro EV has a peak DC fast-charging rate of 85 kW, which the company says can get you from 10% to 80% capacity in about 45 minutes with an appropriate charger. This is about average for a compact EV. The VW ID.4 and Kia's EV6 can recharge more quickly, for example, but the Niro is quicker than a Chevy Bolt at a DC fast charger.

Value

8.5/10

Is the Niro EV a good value? The Niro EV is a bit more expensive than its main rivals but less than premium EVs such as the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6 or Mustang Mach-E. The Kia comes well equipped from the start, too, and the top trim adds even more niceties that will cost you thousands more on some other EVs. The Niro EV's interior looks nice but isn't particularly premium. Everything felt solid and well put together in our test car too.

The Niro EV features one of the best warranties on the market. Kia provides a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain and battery warranty. The basic warranty covers the car for five years/60,000 miles. Kia also offers five years/60,000 miles of roadside assistance.

Wildcard

8/10

Kia has been offering some very distinct designs lately, and the Niro EV is no exception. It's not as stylish or as sporty as its stablemate, the Kia EV6, but it's stylish nonetheless. We think it looks better in solid colors than it does with the two-tone color scheme, but we like that Kia offers something more interesting than black, white and shades of gray.

We do wish it were a bit more fun to drive, however. It has composed on-road manners, but other small EVs do a better job of being enjoyable and comfortable at the same time.

Which Niro EV does Edmunds recommend?

It's not often that we recommend a range-topping trim, but in this case the Wave model makes plenty of sense. For a rather reasonable price premium over the base Wind, you get a long list of upgrades that contribute to improved convenience, comfort and safety. For those in cold climates, we suggest adding the Preserve package.

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Hatchback for Pragmatics

Wishing for a station wagon, 09/19/2023

2023 Kia Niro EV Wind 4dr SUV (electric DD)

In the absence of station wagons in the US market, this car is perfect for those who are pragmatic. It has enough space for a medium to large sized dog, plenty of space in the backseats, and driving can be anything from urban crawling to sporty enough. This is lower than SUVs, which is great because when you drive an EV you notice that wind resistance actually does matter. I got my Wind … (which has more than enough features) with the Preserve package (heat pump / rear heated seats) and drove it off the lot (including registration) for 40,500. Compared to an ID.4 with similar features, it has a smaller cargo area, but is actually cheaper and is much more efficient. This must be one of the only cars where the EPA numbers are understimated. 3.4 miles/kwh I get when I have a roofbox on top and drive 60 mph. Or when you get on the interstate and go 70. Other than that, it is pretty impossible to get less than 4 m/kwh, which translates to an average range of +/- 300. The slow(er) charging speeds are not an issue for most people. I can live with that because I don't drive more than 300 miles in one stretch except a few times a year. Roundtrips to places 200 miles away are not an issue - just leave 45 minutes to charge it. So far charging mine at home with level 1, and it is absolutely sufficient. What you get instead is a smaller battery pack (thank you for saving lithium that you never would use) and an efficiency that makes people's head spin. A Rivian or a Hummer have less efficiency than my old Prius V - what's the point? I wish the backseat was adjustable forwards and backwards, and that the switch from navigation/media to climate control was not that sensistive - every time I try to turn down down or up the volume, I accidentally turn on auto climate control. That's it. I like the regen paddles - I drive my car kind of like a manual, which is great. The driving assists can get a bit annoying - lane keep works perfectly, but it comes on over 40 mph, which can get annoying - but all of that can be turned off or on in the car setup. For those who need a spare wheel, they are available on the aftermarket and fit in the back, under floor. This car simply works. I don't need more. Perfect. When you compare this car, be sure to compare efficiency and similar features. I wanted an ID.4, but I need a heat pump. I looked at the Aryia, but trunk space is not larger. I was looking at a Chevy, but I don't want a rectabgluar screen in a baroque rounded shape. I do not need an 800 volt system. I do not need to get to 60 in less than 7 seconds. Thanks, KIA, for makiing a practical, pragmatic car that has everything I need. Now, could someone please import a station wagon EV? Update after six months: Winter range (including intersate travela and snow tires) is still around 220 miles. Multiple road trips later, this is still a great car, and very efficient. With snow tires, and in cold temps, gets about 3.1-3.4 m/kw on the interstate (depending on wind). In the city, it gets routinely 4.5-5.2 m/kw without snow tires and in 50 F temps. Charging with preheating is still between 30 and 50 kw in the real cold. Not the quickest, but the efficiency makes up for it - running costs are excellent and much better than a large EV. Build quality is excellent, comfort is excellent. Still waiting for a station wagon EV. First one to import one, I will buy one. Looking at you, VW.

Love this car... just one little issue

DRW, 04/02/2024

2023 Kia Niro EV Wind 4dr SUV (electric DD)

We bought our 2023 Kia Niro Wind because it had all the safety and convenience features we were looking for at a good price, as well as the economy of: - maintenance free reliability of an EV - fewer moving parts - no oil changes or tune-ups - lower fuel cost than an ICE vehicle. I typically get more than 4 miles per kWh and that's less than 3 cents per mile for 'fuel'. My first problem … happened after two months, when auto regenerative braking was activated, and this disables i-Pedal (one pedal driving). That was resolved by a quick trip to the dealership. Shortly thereafter, the car began to interrupt the charge after about 10 to 20 minutes of charging. That's a pretty serious problem because if I plugged in the charger and went to bed, I might not have enough charge to get to work in the morning! Kia will not proactively fix this problem -- you have to complain about the charge interrupt problem. Then they will update the car's firmware with a patch that lowers the charge current instead of interrupting the charge. That slows down the charging, so if you're in a hurry for a charge, this is not an ideal solution. The problem is resistance in the contacts of the charge port on the car. At high current, the resistance causes heat. The on-board charger senses the heat, and reduces the charge current to avoid heat damage to the charge port. Better contact design (and maybe some gold plating) would be a better solution to the problem, but Kia is not inclined to do that. It's too bad. This problem is unique to Kia, Hyundai and Genesis EVs, so it's clear they really need to redesign the contacts in the Korean charge port! The Niro doesn't come with a charger. Well, that's not exactly true; the charger is on-board. The thing hanging on my garage wall is an EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment). and I'm very pleased with our Emporia. It has all the features you want in EVSE and the price is $399. I spent another $100 on a 60 amp breaker and wire, conduit and fittings for installation. Now my EVSE can supply 48 amps (about 12kW) to the Niro, but becaus of the deficient charge port on the car, the car limits the charge to about 7.4kW most of the time. All in all, we really like our Niro, and I would have greater respect for the Korean EV manufacturers if they would proactively replace the charge ports with a properly designed charge port so the car would maintain its highest charge rate without over-heating the charge port.

Kia Niro 2023, frugal but fun

Anton, 12/10/2023

2023 Kia Niro EV Wind 4dr SUV (electric DD)

I have had my 2023 Niro EV (Wind plus heat pack) for a year now. It has been a lot of fun and no problems I don’t understand Edmund’s comment about it not being as sporty as some. Transitioning from a Honda CRV it seems almost dangerously fast. Everything feels solid. Even the Wind trim version has lots of features. When I bought its tax credit status was unclear; in the end I didn’t …

Super Car!

Martin Kron, 03/25/2023

2023 Kia Niro EV Wave 4dr SUV (electric DD)

I have my Niro EV Wave for 4 months. After 5,000 miles, I can say I am thrilled with this car. I have had no issues whatsoever. I was originally considering an EV6, but the rear visibility was a deal breaker. The Niro has excellent visibility all around. The seats are comfortable and Niro takes bumps and pot holes very well. The Harmon Kardon sound system is over the top. Tech is …

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2024 Kia Niro EV Features & Specs

Trim:

Wind

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$39,600
EV Tax Credits & Rebates	$100 Based on income
Engine Type	Electric
Edmunds Tested Electric Range	280 miles vs EPA Range 253 miles
Cost to Drive	$57/month
Total Charging Time (240V)	7.5 hours
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	22.8 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	5 years / 60,000 miles
EV Battery Warranty	10 years / 100,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts’ favorite Niro EV safety features:

Lane Following Assist: Monitors the surrounding cars and lane markings to keep the car centered in the lane at all times.
Blind-Spot Collision Warning: Helps avoid collisions from parallel parking spots by engaging the brakes if traffic is detected.
Rear Cross-Traffic Avoidance Assist: Prevents collisions when backing out of a parking spot by alerting the driver and engaging the brakes if necessary.

FAQ

Is the Kia Niro EV a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2024 Niro EV both on the road and at the track, giving it a 8.2 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2024 Niro EV gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 22 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the Niro EV has 22.8 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Kia Niro EV. Learn more

What's new in the 2024 Kia Niro EV?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2024 Kia Niro EV:

A dual-level cargo floor is now standard
Part of the second Niro generation introduced for 2023

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Is the Kia Niro EV reliable?

To determine whether the Kia Niro EV is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Niro EV. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Niro EV's 4-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2024 Kia Niro EV a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2024 Kia Niro EV is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2024 Niro EV and gave it a 8.2 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2024 Niro EV gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 22 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2024 Niro EV is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2024 Kia Niro EV?

The least-expensive 2024 Kia Niro EV is the 2024 Kia Niro EV Wind 4dr SUV (electric DD). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $39,600.

Other versions include:

Wind 4dr SUV (electric DD) which starts at $39,600
Wave 4dr SUV (electric DD) which starts at $44,600

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What are the different models of Kia Niro EV?

If you're interested in the Kia Niro EV, the next question is, which Niro EV model is right for you? Niro EV variants include Wind 4dr SUV (electric DD), and Wave 4dr SUV (electric DD). For a full list of Niro EV models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

2024 Kia Niro EV

Pricing

2024 Kia Niro EV Review

Pros

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What's new

Overview

Kia Niro EV Insights

Range

Charging

EV Battery Warranty

EV Tax Credits & Rebates

Cost to Drive

Am I Ready for an EV?

Edmunds spotlight: Affordable but not cheap

Competitors to consider

Edmunds Expert Rating

Performance

Comfort

Interior

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