2025 Kia Niro ElectricFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
EV Range & Charging
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Electric Motor
- 150 kW PMSM (IPM)
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: 30.0 kWh per 100 miles (combined).
Trim Comparison
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (A1) | Electricity EV | 126 | 101 | 113 | $700 |
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
- 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)
- 30 kWh / 100 mi
- Energy Use (City)
- 27 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 History1
Source: NHTSAOwner-Reported Problems11 complaints
Source: NHTSANHTSA has received 11 owner complaints for the 2025 Kia Niro Electric. Top reported issues include advanced safety (adas), steering and wheels & tires. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.
Problems by System / Component
2025 Kia Niro Electric problems by category: Advanced Safety (ADAS): 2 complaints, Steering: 1 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 1 complaints, Electrical System: 1 complaints, Air Bags: 1 complaints, Speed Control: 1 complaints, Seat Belts: 1 complaints, Suspension: 1 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.