2021 · Wagon · Electric
2021 Kia Niro EV range & efficiency
The 2021 Kia Niro EV is a wagon with one EPA-rated configuration. Its most efficient version is rated 112 MPGe combined (30 kWh per 100 miles) with an EPA range of 239 miles. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2020 model. Among 14 wagons rated for 2021, it ranks 2nd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, it costs about $810 a year to fuel.
What will it cost you?
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Energy use
The 2021 Kia Niro EV uses 30 kWh per 100 miles (18.6 kWh/100 km), which is 3.3 miles per kWh or 112 MPGe combined.
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Combined | 112 MPGe |
| Energy use | 30 kWh/100 mi |
| Metric | 18.6 kWh/100 km |
| Miles per kWh | 3.33 |
How it ranks among 2021 Wagons
Full class ranking →Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.
Niro EV MPGe across model years
Full history →1 EPA-rated configuration
| Configuration | Type | City | Hwy | Combined | Range | Your cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWD · Electric motor (150 kW) · Single-speed Niro Electric |
Electric | 123 MPGe | 102 MPGe | 112 MPGe | 239 mi | $810 |
Specs (most efficient configuration)
- Fuel
- Electricity
- Engine / motor
- Electric motor (150 kW)
- Transmission
- Single-speed
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Electricity use
- 30 kWh/100 mi
- Charge time (240V)
- 9.5 hrs
- Passenger volume
- 97 cu ft
- Cargo volume
- 22 cu ft
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 0 g/mi
- EPA fuel economy score
- 10/10
- EPA greenhouse gas score
- 10/10
2021 Kia Niro EV vs. rivals
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Same year, other powertrains: 2021 Kia Niro (50 MPG), 2021 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid (105 MPGe + 46 MPG)
Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the 2021 Kia Niro EV?
The EPA rates the 2021 Kia Niro EV at up to 239 miles on a full charge.
How efficient is the 2021 Kia Niro EV?
Up to 112 MPGe combined, which is 30 kWh per 100 miles.
What is the efficiency in kWh/100 km for the 2021 Kia Niro EV?
The 2021 Kia Niro EV uses 30 kWh per 100 miles (18.6 kWh/100 km), which is 3.3 miles per kWh or 112 MPGe combined.
How much does it cost to charge a 2021 Kia Niro EV?
Charging from empty to its full 239-mile EPA range draws about 72 kWh from the wall (charging losses included), which costs about $13 at 18¢/kWh. Public DC fast charging usually costs two to three times more.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2021 Kia Niro EV per year?
About $810 at 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, or $5.40 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.