Kia Niro EV

Kia has discontinued the Niro EV. Its last MSRPs ran from $39,700 for the Niro EV Wind to $44,700 for the Niro EV Wave across the 2 configurations we track. With Kia's $1,495 destination fee, that came to $41,195 to $46,195 before tax and options. By trim: Niro EV Wind, $39,700 ($41,195 with the destination fee); Niro EV Wave, $44,700 ($46,195 with the destination fee). Leftover new stock and used cars are priced by the seller, so expect prices to differ.

Yes, after the 2026 model year. Kia's August 27, 2026 pricing release says the 2027 Niro is offered exclusively as a hybrid, and EPA's 2027 listings include no Niro Electric. New 2026 Niro EVs are still sold from remaining inventory: in late September 2026, kia.com listed the Niro EV from $39,700 with limited inventory available.

EPA rates the 2026 Niro EV at 253 miles for both the Wind and the Wave, with an efficiency figure of 30 kWh per 100 miles. There's no 2027 Niro EV to compare: Kia's 2027 Niro is a hybrid only. Expect less than 253 miles at sustained highway speed and in freezing weather.

Kia quotes 10% to 80% in 43 minutes on a DC fast charger. At home, a full charge takes about 6 hours on an 11 kW Level 2 charger, the most its onboard charger accepts. To use Tesla Superchargers, Kia says you need a NACS adapter, sold separately.

Yes, with an adapter. Kia says Niro EV owners can charge at Tesla Superchargers using a NACS adapter, sold separately. Ask a Kia dealer which adapter Kia supports for the Niro EV before you buy one. Kia quotes 10% to 80% in 43 minutes on a DC fast charger.

Kia doesn't publish a 0-60 mph time for the US Niro EV, so we don't list one, and we don't substitute magazine test results. Kia's US specifications list a 150 kW front motor, about 201 hp, driving the front wheels on both the Wind and the Wave.

The Wave does. Kia lists a vehicle-to-load (V2L) inverter as standard on the 2026 Niro EV Wave and not on the Wind, so the Wave can power electrical devices from its battery. The Wave also adds perforated vegan-leather upholstery, and it costs $44,700 before destination, $5,000 more than the Wind.

Kia lists 22.8 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats with the second row upright, including the under-floor tray. The 60/40 split-folding rear bench seats three, for five seats in total, and folds down when you need room for longer loads.

On the figures in our database, the 2027 Bolt EV costs less ($27,600 before destination against the Niro EV Wind's $39,700), goes slightly further (262 miles EPA against 253) and charges faster (25 minutes 10–80% against 43). The Niro EV counters with more cargo space, 22.8 cubic feet against the Bolt's 16.2, and V2L on the Wave. A discounted leftover Niro can narrow the price gap.

Not in our data — both Kia Niro EV configurations we track use front-wheel drive, and we don't list an all-wheel-drive version.

The Kia Niro EV seats 5.

No. The federal Clean Vehicle Credit (IRC §30D) expired on September 30, 2025 under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — no new EVs purchased on or after October 1, 2025 qualify. State incentives remain available: see our /deals page for current rebates in California, Maine, Colorado, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and other states. The Section 30C EV Charger Tax Credit (for home charger installation) expired June 30, 2026 — if your charger was placed in service on or before that date, you can still claim it (30% up to $1,000) on your 2026 return via IRS Form 8911.

Real-world data from EV fleets suggests modern lithium-ion EV batteries (2020+) retain roughly 85–90% of their original capacity at 100,000 miles, above the 70% capacity floor in the Kia Niro EV battery warranty, and 80–85% at 200,000 miles.

The Kia Niro EV battery warranty is 10 years / 100,000 miles, with a 70% capacity floor. It covers capacity loss below that floor, and the coverage transfers to later owners. Compare it with every other EV in our EV battery warranty rankings.