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Ford Puma Gen-E vs Kia Niro EV
Selected trimSelectChange trim259 mi · 46.8 kWh · £29,995
Selected trim2 · 2022-26Change trim288 mi · 64.8 kWh · £34,995
At a glance
In this comparison, Ford Puma Gen-E leads on value for money, motorway range and family practicality, while the Kia Niro EV stays competitive across the board.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Ford Puma Gen-E if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.8p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Ford Puma Gen-E wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValueFord
Ford
6.2
Kia
4.9
Motorway RangeFord
Ford
4.5
Kia
2.1
FamilyFord
Ford
6.2
Kia
4.7
ChargingFord
Ford
4.1
Kia
1.6
Cost Per MileFord
Ford
8.8
Kia
3.5
City DrivingFord
Ford
7.9
Kia
6.4
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Ford Puma Gen-E
Select
- £5,000 cheaper
- 91 litres more boot space
- 50 kW faster rapid charging
- 34 Wh/km more efficient
- 1 more year of battery warranty
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Ford Puma Gen-ESelect | Kia Niro EV2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £29,995 (better) | £34,995 |
| Official range | 259 miles | 288 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 566 L (better) | 475 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 26 min | Not available |
| 0-62 mph | 8 sec | 7.8 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Ford Puma Gen-E
Kia Niro EV
Length
Ford Puma Gen-E4,313mm-107mm
Kia Niro EV4,420mm
Width
Ford Puma Gen-E1,805mm-20mm
Kia Niro EV1,825mm
Height
Ford Puma Gen-E1,555mm
Kia Niro EV1,545mm-10mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Ford Puma Gen-ESelect | Kia Niro EV2 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,313 mm | 4,420 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,805 mm (better) | 1,825 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 1,930 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,555 mm | 1,545 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.5 m (better) | 10.6 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 595 mm spare (better) | 575 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Ford Puma Gen-ESelect | Kia Niro EV2 |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear legroom | 786 mm | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 566 L (better) | 475 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1283 L | Not available |
| Frunk | 43 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 0 kg | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Eligible for the full £3,750 UK Electric Car Grant, one of 7 SUVs we track that qualifies for the top band.
- Boot space of 566 L is bigger than 80% of SUVs we track.
- Uses 130 Wh/km on the WLTP cycle, more efficient than 100% of SUVs we track.
Kia Niro EV
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Ford Puma Gen-E Select |  Kia Niro EV 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.31m | 4.42m+107mm |
| Width | 1.80m | 1.82m+20mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 1.93m | Not available |
| Height | 1.55m | 1.54m-10mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.59m | 2.72m+132mm |
| Ground Clearance | 157mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 566L (better) | 475L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1283L | Not available |
| Frunk | 43L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear Legroom | 786mm | Not available |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.5m (better) | 10.6m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,563kg (better) | 1,739kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 46.8kWh | 64.8kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 259 mi | 288 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 100kW (better) | 50kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £29,995 (better) | £34,995 |
| Price after EV grant | £26,245 (-£3,750) | £34,995 (not eligible) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2026+ | 2022–2026 |
* Kia Niro EV: Heat pump: an option on the 3 and 4, not available on the 2.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Ford Puma Gen-ESelect | Kia Niro EV2 |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 259 miles | 288 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 186 miles | 194 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 26 min | Not available |
| Max rapid charge rate | 100 kW (better) | 50 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 130 Wh/km (better) | 164 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 46.8 kWh | 64.8 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
| Heat pump | Not available | Not standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Ford Puma Gen-ESelect | Kia Niro EV2 |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 8 sec | 7.8 sec (better) |
| Power | 124 kW | 150 kW (better) |
| Torque | 290 Nm (better) | 255 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD | fwd |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Ford Puma Gen-E
Select
Kia Niro EV
2
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Ford Puma Gen-E
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Prices & deals
New and used prices
Current pricing and recent used-market behaviour.
| Measure | Ford Puma Gen-ESelect | Kia Niro EV2 |
|---|---|---|
| Used market price from | £17,999 | £16,530 |
| Average used price | £20,750 | £19,500 |
| Active used listings trackedIndependent UK dealer listings seen in the last 90 days. | 10 listings | 87 listings (better) |
| Recent used-price trend | Down 23.4% over ~6 months | Down 2.5% over ~6 months |
Used prices are indicative figures gathered from independent UK dealer listings and change frequently.
Calculate your real costs
For a useful running-cost comparison, factor in your mileage, charging access and current petrol or diesel car alongside the EV estimate.
Compare with petrol or diesel
Compare purchase price, energy, road tax and maintenance with a petrol or diesel alternative.
Calculate company-car tax
Work out monthly Benefit-in-Kind using current and future HMRC rates.
Cost per mile
Compare EV charging costs per mile with petrol and diesel using your charging options.
Check a lease quote
Assess the effective monthly cost alongside the list price and expected depreciation.
Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Ford Puma Gen-E Select
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant75%
Child Occupant84%
Vulnerable Road Users70%
Safety Assist69%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Ford Puma Gen-ESelect | Kia Niro EV2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years (better) | 7 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | 160,934 km |
Buying options
Get a quote
Ford Puma Gen-E
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Kia Niro EV
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
Ford Puma Gen-E
- £17,9992026Car360View
- £23,5002026EV ExpertsView
Kia Niro EV
- £13,4052023Car360View
- £23,6502024Car360View
- £22,6412024Car360View
Frequently asked questions
Is the Kia Niro EV worth the extra £5,000 over the Ford Puma Gen-E?
The Kia Niro EV costs £5,000 more than the Ford Puma Gen-E. For that premium it adds 29 miles more WLTP range. The Ford Puma Gen-E is not just cheaper - it also offers 50 kW faster peak rapid charging, 91 litres more boot space and lower energy use, 130 versus 164 Wh/km. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Ford Puma Gen-E comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Ford Puma Gen-E or the Kia Niro EV?
The Ford Puma Gen-E is £5,000 cheaper to buy. The Ford Puma Gen-E is cheaper to charge, roughly £144 a year versus £176 for the Kia Niro EV, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Ford Puma Gen-E comes out roughly £5,160 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Ford Puma Gen-E and Kia Niro EV like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 186 miles for the Ford Puma Gen-E and 194 miles for the Kia Niro EV - effectively matched, and both well below their WLTP figures because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Ford Puma Gen-E or the Kia Niro EV?
The two are within 20 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 595 mm of total clearance for the Ford Puma Gen-E and about 575 mm of total clearance for the Kia Niro EV.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Ford Puma Gen-E or the Kia Niro EV?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Ford Puma Gen-E and 84% for the Kia Niro EV. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation. The Ford Puma Gen-E has the longer battery warranty at 8 years, versus 7 for the Kia Niro EV.
Go deeper on each car
Visit the full model pages for owner feedback, expert reviews, used prices and battery-health information.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .