2023 Kia Niro ElectricFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
EV Range & Charging
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Electric Motor
- TBD
EPA-estimated range of 253 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 7 hr 30 min for a full charge. Energy consumption: 29.3 kWh per 100 miles (combined).
Real-World MPG
Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov
Driving mix: City 50% / Highway 50%
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 148.3 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 113 MPG.
Trim Comparison
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (A1) | Electricity EV | 126 | 101 | 113 | $650 |
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
vs. average new vehicle
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)
- 29.2513 kWh / 100 mi
- Energy Use (City)
- 26.3115 kWh / 100 mi
- Energy Use (Hwy)
- 32.8445 kWh / 100 mi
NHTSA Safety Ratings
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)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 Probability | 11.8% |
Safety Equipment
Recall History2
Source: NHTSAOwner-Reported Problems38 complaints
Source: NHTSANHTSA has received 38 owner complaints for the 2023 Kia Niro Electric. Top reported issues include electrical system, advanced safety (adas) and air bags. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.
Problems by System / Component
2023 Kia Niro Electric problems by category: Electrical System: 10 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 7 complaints, Air Bags: 6 complaints, Power Train: 5 complaints, Fuel System: 4 complaints, Brakes: 3 complaints, Speed Control: 3 complaints, Engine: 3 complaints.
Sample Owner Complaints
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.