Hyundai Kona Electric vs Kia Niro EV
The Hyundai Kona Electric leads on range (EPA) and cargo space. The Kia Niro EV leads on 0–60 mph.
SUV
2025 Hyundai Kona Electric (17 inch Wheels)
1 of 25 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 13, 2024
48/100#72 of 80 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Kia Niro Electric Wind
1 of 8 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jan 26, 2026
45/100#76 of 80 · Everyday
Hyundai Kona Electric is cheaper by $7,025
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Kona ElectricHyundai Kona ElectricNiro EVKia Niro EV
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+8 mi· 3%
- 10–80% chargelower is better
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+15 kW· 18%
- Cargo space- best on this row+0.6 cu ft· 3%
- Power
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row0.4 s faster· 6%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Hyundai Kona Electric | Kia Niro EV |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | version not named | version not named |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: KONA N Line | version not named |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: KONA N Line 65 kWh | version not named |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | ||
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: KONA N Line 65 kWh | version: "First Edition" EV (e-Niro) |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version: Extended Range 150kW Motor Electric Single Speed Reduction Gear FWD | version: EV (Earth), 2022 · name as listed in Korean |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Hyundai Kona Electric if
Pick the Kia Niro EV if
No lead on the compared figures - price, market and service decide
Score by category
out of 100
Hyundai Kona ElectricKia Niro EV
Range
7266Charging
1514Performance
4549Practicality
6866
How much is each in the US?
Hyundai Kona Electric
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 13, 2024 - Price checked Jun 13, 2024 - it may be out of date
hyundainews.com- 2024 SE FWD
- $32,675
- 2024 SEL FWD
- $36,675
- 2024 Limited FWD
- $41,045
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?
Hyundai Kona ElectricKona Electric
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Hyundai Kona Electric
- Hyundai Kona Electric
- EPA
- Kia Niro EV
- 253 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 8 mi
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Hyundai Kona Electric
- Kia Niro EV
- 43 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Hyundai Kona Electric
- Hyundai Kona Electric
- Kia Niro EV
- 85 kW
- Ahead by
- 15 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Hyundai Kona Electric
- 8.1 sversion: KONA N Line 65 kWh
- Kia Niro EV
- 7.8 sversion not named
Which is cheaper to buy?
Hyundai Kona ElectricKona Electric
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Hyundai Kona Electric
- Hyundai Kona Electric
- Kia Niro EV
- Ahead by
- $7,025
Where next
Compare with others
Hyundai Kona Electric vs
- Mercedes-Benz EQBMercedes-Benz EQB scores 7 higher
- Score
- 55
- Price
- from $53,050
- Volvo EX30Volvo EX30 scores 7 higher
- Score
- 55
- Price
- from $40,345
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQMercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ scores 7 higher
- Score
- 55
- Price
- from $163,750
- Nissan AriyaNissan Ariya scores 7 higher
- Score
- 55
- Price
- - No US price yet
Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 16, 2026 · 30 sources
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- https://www.kia.com/mx/showroom/niro/specification.html
- https://www.kia.com/us/es/niro-ev
- https://www.kia.com/uk/new-cars/niro/
- https://www.kia.com/kr/vehicles/niro/price
- https://www.kia.com/be/fr/modeles/niro/specifications/
- https://www.kia.com/pe/showroom/all-new-niro-ev/specification.html
- https://www.kia.com/sg/showroom/niro-sg2-2023/specification.html
- https://kia.kiev.ua/model-catalog-page/new-niro/niro-komplektaciji-ta-cini