Kia Niro EV vs Toyota bZ4X
The Kia Niro EV leads on range (EPA) and cargo space. The Toyota bZ4X leads on fast-charge peak.
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
SUV
2025 Toyota bZ4X
1 of 20 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
65/100#53 of 87 · Everyday
Toyota bZ4X is cheaper by $4,800
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Niro EVKia Niro EVbZ4XToyota bZ4X
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+1 mi· 0%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+65 kW· 76%
- Cargo space- best on this row+6.8 cu ft· 43%
- Power
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row1.5 kWh/100 mi faster· 5%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Kia Niro EV | Toyota bZ4X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | version: 73.1 kWh FWD |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version: Limited FWD | |
| 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 | no data | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | version: Icon | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | 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: EV (Earth), 2022 · name as listed in Korean | version: Toyota bZ4X Icon FWD 57.7 kWh |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Kia Niro EV if
Pick the Toyota bZ4X if
Score by category
out of 100
Kia Niro EVToyota bZ4X
Range
6768Charging
2241Performance
5155Practicality
9067
How much is each in the US?
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checked Jan 26, 2026 - Price checked Jan 26, 2026 - it may be out of date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
- 2026 Toyota bZ XLE
- $34,900
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Kia Niro EVNiro EV
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Kia Niro EV
- Kia Niro EV
- 253 miEPA
- Toyota bZ4X
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 1 mi
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Kia Niro EV
- 43 min
- Toyota bZ4X
- 30 minversion: Limited FWD
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Toyota bZ4X
- Kia Niro EV
- 85 kW
- Toyota bZ4X
- Ahead by
- 65 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Kia Niro EV
- 7.8 sversion not named
- Toyota bZ4X
Which is cheaper to buy?
Toyota bZ4XbZ4X
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Toyota bZ4X
- Kia Niro EV
- Toyota bZ4X
- Ahead by
- $4,800
Where next
Compare with others
Kia Niro EV vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 31 sources
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