What is it?
The Niro EV is the all-electric version of Kia's small SUV, sold alongside the HEV and PHEV variants on the same body. It is the safe family-EV pick with 460 km of WLTP range and Kia's 7-year battery cover.
The lineup runs from Niro EV S at $66,590 drive-away, through to Niro EV GT-Line at $72,360 drive-away. Warranty cover sits at 7 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
460 km WLTP from a 64.8 kWh battery, 7-year unlimited km warranty plus 7-year battery cover, the safe family-EV pick in Kia's small-SUV class.
EV peak DC charging at 80 kW, slower than the EV3 and other newer EV platforms.
Quick Buyer Context
Should you buy the Niro EV?
Reasons to buy
- 460 km WLTP from a 64.8 kWh battery, 7-year unlimited km warranty plus 7-year battery cover, the safe family-EV pick in Kia's small-SUV class.
- Warranty: 7 years, unlimited km. Battery: 7 years, 150,000 km.
- 5-star ANCAP (2022), full driver-assist suite.
- 475 L boot, segment-competitive cargo space.
Reasons to wait
- EV peak DC charging at 80 kW, slower than the EV3 and other newer EV platforms.
- You want faster DC charging (the EV3 and newer 800V platforms charge harder), you want AWD, or you want a sub-$60k drive-away EV (EV3 Air Standard Range is sharper).
- GT-Line EV approaches $67k drive-away, close to EV3 Air Long Range territory. Cross-shop the EV3 if range and DC speed matter more than Niro packaging.
- Top trim climbs to $72,360 drive-away.
Who it suits
Families
475 L boot, full safety suite
City drivers
Tidy footprint, easy parking
EV first-timers
Charge at home, skip the servo
Commuters
Daily driver, low fuss
CarTell Verdict
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