Kia EV3 vs Kia Niro EV
The Kia EV3 leads on range (EPA), 10–80% charge and cargo space.
SUV
2027 Kia EV3 Long Range FWD
1 of 12 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 12, 2026
71/100#34 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
Kia EV3 is cheaper by $9,810
Who's ahead - and by how much?
EV3Kia EV3Niro EVKia Niro EV
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+68 mi· 27%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row12 min faster· 28%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+65 kW· 76%
- Cargo space- best on this row+0.3 cu ft· 2%
- Power
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row0.6 s faster· 8%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Kia EV3 | Kia Niro EV |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | version not named | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version not named | |
| Battery (gross) | no data | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version not named | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| 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: "First Edition" EV (e-Niro) | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version: Kia EV3 GT-Line Long Range 2WD, 19-inch | version: EV (Earth), 2022 · name as listed in Korean |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Kia EV3 if
Pick the Kia Niro EV if
Score by category
out of 100
Kia EV3Kia Niro EV
Range
9166Charging
4714Performance
5049Practicality
6766
How much is each in the US?
Kia EV3
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 12, 2026 - Price checked Aug 12, 2026 - it may be out of date
kiamedia.com- 2027 Light FWD
- $29,890
- 2027 Wind FWD
- $34,990
- 2027 Land FWD
- $38,490
- 2027 Wind AWD
- $38,690
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checked Jan 26, 2026 - Price checked Jan 26, 2026 - it may be out of date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?
Kia EV3EV3
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Kia EV3
- Kia EV3
- EPA
- Kia Niro EV
- 253 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 68 mi
Which charges faster?
Kia EV3EV3
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Kia EV3
- Kia EV3
- Kia Niro EV
- 43 min
- Ahead by
- 12 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Kia EV3
- Kia EV3
- Kia Niro EV
- 85 kW
- Ahead by
- 65 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Kia EV3
- 7.7 s
- Kia Niro EV
- 7.8 sversion not named
Which is cheaper to buy?
Kia EV3EV3
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Kia EV3
- Kia EV3
- Kia Niro EV
- Ahead by
- $9,810
Where next
Compare with others
Kia EV3 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 21 sources
Every source link (122)
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