2024 Kia Niro ElectricFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-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)
29.0
City 27.0 / Hwy 33.0 kWh
Electric Motor
150 kW PMSM

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: 29.0 kWh per 100 miles (combined).

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
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

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 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (City)
27 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (Hwy)
33 kWh / 100 mi

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2024 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
7
Owner Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History1

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems7 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 7 owner complaints for the 2024 Kia Niro Electric. Top reported issues include electrical system, air bags and visibility / wipers. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
3
Air Bags
1
Visibility / Wipers
1
Engine
1
Power Train
1
Wheels & Tires
1
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
1

2024 Kia Niro Electric problems by category: Electrical System: 3 complaints, Air Bags: 1 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 1 complaints, Engine: 1 complaints, Power Train: 1 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 1 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 1 complaints.

3
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
8
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Power TrainFiled: 05/18/2026Crash2 InjuriesODI#11738543
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Niro Hybrid. The contact stated that while at a stop light the warning message "transmission overheating" had displayed and the vehicle did not drive forward. The conta…
Visibility / WipersFiled: 03/03/2026ODI#11721626
The interior surface of the windshield freezes during cold weather operation, beginning at the edges of the windshield and progressing toward the center directly into the driver’s line of sight. This …
Electrical SystemFiled: 01/07/2026ODI#11709314
The 12-volt battery system in my 2024 Kia Niro (VIN: [XXX] ) has suffered two total failures in under one year of ownership (approx. 10,000 miles). In both instances, the vehicle was completely unresp…

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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