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Kia e-Niro vs Kia Niro EV
Selected trim2 · 2022-26Change trim288 mi · 64.8 kWh · £34,995
At a glance
In this comparison, Kia e-Niro leads on running costs and city driving, while the Kia Niro EV leads on value for money and family practicality.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Kia e-Niro if...
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2.1p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
Choose the Kia Niro EV if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Kia Niro EV leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueNiro EV
e-Niro
0
Niro EV
4.9
FamilyNiro EV
e-Niro
3.7
Niro EV
4.7
Cost Per Milee-Niro
e-Niro
5.1
Niro EV
3.5
City Drivinge-Niro
e-Niro
7.1
Niro EV
6.4
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Kia e-Niro2 | Kia Niro EV2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not available | £34,995 |
| Official range | 180 miles | 288 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 451 L | 475 L (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 9.8 sec | 7.8 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Kia e-Niro
Kia Niro EV
Length
Kia e-Niro4,375mm-45mm
Kia Niro EV4,420mm
Width
Kia e-Niro1,805mm-20mm
Kia Niro EV1,825mm
Height
Kia e-Niro1,570mm
Kia Niro EV1,545mm-25mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Kia e-Niro2 | Kia Niro EV2 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,375 mm | 4,420 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,805 mm (better) | 1,825 mm |
| Height | 1,570 mm | 1,545 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.6 m | 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 | Kia e-Niro2 | Kia Niro EV2 |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 451 L | 475 L (better) |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Kia e-Niro
- Uses 153 Wh/km on the WLTP cycle, more efficient than 80% of SUVs we track.
- At 4,375 mm, shorter than 80% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
Kia Niro EV
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Kia e-Niro 2 |  Kia Niro EV 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.38m | 4.42m+45mm |
| Width | 1.80m | 1.82m+20mm |
| Height | 1.57m | 1.54m-25mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.70m | 2.72m+20mm |
| Ground Clearance | 155mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 451L | 475L (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.6m | 10.6m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,667kg (better) | 1,739kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 39.2kWh | 64.8kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 180 mi | 288 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 50kW | 50kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | Not available | £34,995 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2019–2022 | 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 | Kia e-Niro2 | Kia Niro EV2 |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 180 miles | 288 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 126 miles | 194 miles (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 50 kW | 50 kW |
| Home AC charging | 7.2 kW | 11 kW (better) |
| Energy consumption | 153 Wh/km (better) | 164 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 39.2 kWh | 64.8 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Heat pump | Not available | Not standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Kia e-Niro2 | Kia Niro EV2 |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 9.8 sec | 7.8 sec (better) |
| Power | 100 kW | 150 kW (better) |
| Torque | 395 Nm (better) | 255 Nm |
| Drivetrain | fwd | fwd |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Kia e-Niro
2
Kia Niro EV
2
Watch the reviews
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Reviews and videos discuss each model overall; the specifications above apply to your selected trims.
Prices & deals
New and used prices
Current pricing and recent used-market behaviour.
| Measure | Kia e-Niro2 | Kia Niro EV2 |
|---|---|---|
| Used market price from | £14,495 | £16,530 |
| Average used price | £15,045 | £19,500 |
| Recent used-price trend | Broadly flat | 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
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Cost per mile
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Assess the effective monthly cost alongside the list price and expected depreciation.
Safety & ownership confidence
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Kia e-Niro2 | Kia Niro EV2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 7 years | 7 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | 160,934 km |
What owners say
Aggregated from UK owner forums and communities - the things you only learn after living with the car.
Shared watch-outs for both cars
Owners of every car here flag real-world range. Worth checking on a test drive whichever you choose.
Kia e-Niro
2
Owners love
- Very efficient, with owners commonly seeing 4 miles per kWh or more and 250 miles or so from a charge in mild weather
- Little or no battery degradation reported, even on high-mileage and taxi cars
- Comfortable, quiet and easy to live with, with a high seating position and wide-opening doors
Watch out for
- A minority of cars develop a whining or rattling motor and reduction-gear bearing noise, usually fixed under warranty but sometimes with long waits for parts
- The boot is smaller than the crossover shape suggests
- Range drops by around 30% in winter and noticeably at motorway speeds
Owner tips
- Listen for whining, rattling or ticking from the drivetrain on the test drive
- Check the service history is complete (every 12 months or 10,000 miles) to keep the warranty valid
Kia Niro EV
2
Owners love
- Efficient, with owners commonly seeing 3.5-4.5 miles per kWh
- Quiet, comfortable and easy to drive, with a useful i-Pedal one-pedal mode
- A bigger boot than the e-Niro, plus a small front storage compartment
Watch out for
- Rapid charging peaks at around 80 kW, slow next to newer EVs
- Winter range falls well short of the official figure, around 220-230 miles in real use
- The heat pump was an extra-cost option, and cars without it lose more range in winter
Owner tips
- Check whether the car has the optional heat pump if you do a lot of winter driving
- Keep motorway speeds around 60-65 mph when range matters
Buying options
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Kia e-Niro
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Kia Niro EV
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Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
Kia e-Niro
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Kia Niro EV
- £13,4052023Car360View
- £23,6502024Car360View
- £22,6412024Car360View
Frequently asked questions
What are the Kia e-Niro and Kia Niro EV like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 126 miles for the Kia e-Niro and 194 miles for the Kia Niro EV - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Kia Niro EV goes roughly 68 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Kia e-Niro 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 Kia e-Niro and about 575 mm of total clearance for the Kia Niro EV.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Kia e-Niro or the Kia Niro EV?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 86% battery health for the Kia e-Niro and 84% for the Kia Niro EV. That gives the Kia e-Niro a modest edge in retained real-world range. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation. Both batteries carry a 7-year manufacturer warranty.
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 .