2023 Kia Niro ElectricFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Small Station WagonsFront-Wheel Drive
City
126
MPGe
Highway
101
MPGe
Combined
113
MPGe

EV Range & Charging

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Driving Range
253 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
7 hr 30 min
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
29.3
City 26.3 / Hwy 32.8 kWh
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

148.3MPG average+31.2% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 113 MPG · Owner reported avg: 148.3 MPG

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

Automatic (A1)
Electricity EV
City
126
Hwy
101
Comb
113
Fuel cost: $650/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$650

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$8,750

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)
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)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2023 Kia Niro 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 Probability11.8%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: Standard & OptionalLane Departure Warning: Standard
37
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History2

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems38 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA 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

Electrical System
10
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
7
Air Bags
6
Power Train
5
Fuel System
4
Brakes
3
Speed Control
3
Engine
3

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.

13
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
7
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Other / UnknownFiled: 11/20/2024Crash1 InjuryODI#11626489
My wife was in an accident on [XXX] around [XXX] at the intersection of [XXX] . She had exchanged safety information with the person whose vehicle had stalled. She went to shut off the car upon exch…
Air BagsFiled: 02/08/2024ODI#11570832
My dashboard screen has turned off completely 3 different times in the 14 months I have had the vehicle. It is normally off for several days at a time. When it is off, I have no access to my speed, ga…
Electrical SystemFiled: 07/06/2023ODI#11530655
The components and systems failing are the brakes, adaptive cruise control, smart stop n go cruise control and electrical. Yes it is available for inspection upon request. The auto cruise control d…

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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