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KiaNiro EV (2022-2026)

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Small SUV
Electric

£18,773Typical price

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Kia’s Niro small SUV has been a real hit with buyers. For the second-generation model, launched in 2022, there’s a full-electric EV model available alongside two hybrids. Is the Niro EV convincing for buyers looking to switch to electric power? And does it beat rivals like the Peugeot e-2008, Skoda Enyaq iV and Volkswagen ID.3? Find out in our full Kia Niro EV review.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Comfort and practicality
Model reliability 0-4 years
Brand reliability 0-4 years

Jun 2026Last checked by Which?
Jan 2023First reviewed by Which?
Jul 2022Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

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Ease of driving

Overall
Visibility
Smoothness of power delivery
Driving stability
Cabin layout

Driving performance

Overall
Acceleration
Gearbox and transmission
Brakes

Comfort and practicality

Overall
Entry and exit
Seat comfort
Ride quality
Quietness
Build quality
Seat space
Boot space

Euro NCAP

Safety kit

Model reliability 0-4 years

How we test model reliability 0-4 years

How reliable this car is, based on the real life feedback of current owners as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years. A car cannot be a Best Buy if: It's available to buy new and has a 0-4-year model reliability score of two stars or less; or it's only available on the used market and has a 5-9-year model reliability score of two stars or less; or it's only available on the used market and launched less than five years ago and has a 0-4-year model reliability score of two stars of less.

Brand reliability 0-4 years

Overall
Electric car reliability
Full hybrid reliability
Plug-in hybrid reliability
Petrol reliability
Diesel reliability

How we test brand reliability 0-4 years

Our reliability ratings are based on the feedback from tens of thousands of UK motorists, as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years.

Brand reliability 5-9 years

Overall
Electric car reliability
Diesel reliability

Brand reliability 10-15 years

Overall
Petrol reliability
Diesel reliability

General
Car body style	Small SUV
Size and body style	Small SUV
Class	Compact/Small SUV
Luxury	No
Convertible	No
Availability	Used only
Used price	£18,773 - £26,468
Fuel type	Electric
Tested fuel efficiency	3.47mi/kWh
Length	4,420mm
Width (excluding wing mirrors)	1,825mm
Width (including wing mirrors)	2,055mm
Height	1,570mm
Driver max height
Second-row passenger max height
Boot space with seats up
Boot space with seats down
Number of seats	5
Folding rear seats	Yes
Isofix attachments	Yes
Turning circle	11.2 m
On sale date	01 July 2022
Lowest pence-per-mile cost	£7.10

Latest tested engine
Engine and trim name	64.8 kWh Inspiration
Fuel type	Electric
Battery capacity
Energy required for full charge
Charging losses
Transmission	Single-speed automatic
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Tested fuel efficiency (mi/kWh)
Cost per mile	7.1p per mile
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	0
Tested electric range (miles)
Official Euro emission level	Electric - N/A
Braked tow load (KG)	750kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	300kg
Engine test date	12 October 2022
Test programme	2017

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