2022 Kia Niro ElectricFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Small Station WagonsFront-Wheel Drive
City
123
MPGe
Highway
102
MPGe
Combined
112
MPGe

EV Range & Charging

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Driving Range
239 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
9 hr 30 min
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
30.0
City 27.4 / Hwy 33.2 kWh
Electric Motor
150 kW AC PMSM

EPA-estimated range of 239 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 9 hr 30 min for a full charge. Energy consumption: 30.0 kWh per 100 miles (combined).

Real-World MPG

Based on 3 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov

123.7MPG average+10.4% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 112 MPG · Owner reported avg: 123.7 MPG

Range: 111–154 MPG

Driving mix: City 53% / Highway 55%

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.

Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 123.7 real world MPG based on 3 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 112 MPG.

Trim Comparison

Automatic (A1)
Electricity EV
City
123
Hwy
102
Comb
112
Fuel cost: $700/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$700

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$8,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 10/10
GHG Score: 10/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
0 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
0.1 barrels

Specifications

Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
Wagon

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Energy Use (Combined)
30.0071 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (City)
27.3891 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (Hwy)
33.2069 kWh / 100 mi

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2022 Kia Niro Electric SUV FWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability10.1%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: OptionalLane Departure Warning: Standard
28
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Investigations

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems28 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 28 owner complaints for the 2022 Kia Niro Electric. Top reported issues include electrical system, power train and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
10
Power Train
5
Engine
4
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
4
Speed Control
2
Brakes
2
Visibility / Wipers
2
Air Bags
1

2022 Kia Niro Electric problems by category: Electrical System: 10 complaints, Power Train: 5 complaints, Engine: 4 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 4 complaints, Speed Control: 2 complaints, Brakes: 2 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 2 complaints, Air Bags: 1 complaints.

6
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
1
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Power TrainFiled: 01/30/2025ODI#11639695
I bought my 2022 Kia Niro EV new in 2022, and around 40,000 miles, I had a problem with the reduction motor so I replaced it, shortly after that I had a problem with the wheel so I replaced a part cal…
Electrical SystemFiled: 10/12/2024ODI#11619465
I received a recall notice for my 2022 Kia Niro EV regarding the safety plugs of the high-voltage battery. I have now scheduled three different appointments with Kia of Lincolnwood to perform this rec…
Power TrainFiled: 02/04/2022ODI#11450489
When the KIA is shifted into "park", it will sometimes roll forward or backwards until the brakes are applied by the driver. This doesn't happen all the time and we have not figured out a way to pred…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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