Honda Insight vs Kia Niro EV
The Kia Niro EV leads on fast-charge peak and battery warranty.
SUV
Insight
Japan · checked Oct 21, 2026 · global.honda
62/100#200 of 421 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Kia Niro Electric Wind
1 of 8 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jan 26, 2026
60/100#61 of 87 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
InsightHonda InsightNiro EVKia Niro EV
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+5 kW· 6%
- Power
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row8.2 kWh/100 mi faster· 28%
- AC charging- best on this row+5 kW· 83%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Honda Insight | Kia Niro EV |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | version not named | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version not named | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | version not named |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | no data | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | no data | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | no data | |
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | no data | version: "First Edition" EV (e-Niro) |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version: EV (Earth), 2022 · name as listed in Korean | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Honda Insight if
Score by category
out of 100
Honda InsightKia Niro EV
Range
78- Different test cycles - not compared.67Charging
1922Performance
no data51Practicality
8090
How much is each in the US?
Honda Insight
Kia Niro EV
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jan 26, 2026 - Price checked Jan 26, 2026 - it may be out of date
kiamedia.com- 2026 Wind
- $39,700
- Wind
- $39,700
- 2026 Wave
- $44,700
- Wave
- $44,700
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Honda Insight
- WLTP
- Kia Niro EV
- 253 miEPA
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Kia Niro EVNiro EV
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Kia Niro EV
- Honda Insight
- Kia Niro EV
- 85 kW
- Ahead by
- 5 kW
Where next
- Honda InsightFull specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
Honda Insight vs
- Mercedes-Benz EQBHonda Insight scores 12 higher
- Score
- 50
- Price
- from $53,050
- Volkswagen ID. BuzzHonda Insight scores 5 higher
- Score
- 57
- Price
- from $69,995
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQHonda Insight scores 13 higher
- Score
- 49
- Price
- from $163,750
- BYD Sealion 7 (海狮07EV)BYD Sealion 7 (海狮07EV) scores 1 higher
- Score
- 63
- Price
- - No US price yet
Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 16, 2026 · 21 sources
Every source link (80)
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