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Kia Niro EV vs Volvo EM90

The Volvo EM90 leads on 10–80% charge. The Kia Niro EV leads on cargo space.

Kia Niro EV

SUV

2026 Kia Niro Electric Wind

1 of 8 versions

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked Jan 26, 2026

53/100#45 of 87 · Everyday

Minivan

EM90

China · checked Oct 23, 2026 · volvocars.com

53/100#84 of 434 · Everyday

Who's ahead - and by how much?

Niro EVKia Niro EVEM90Volvo EM90
  • Range
    253 miEPA
    CLTC

    Different test cycles - not compared.

  • 10–80% chargelower is better
    43 min
    - best on this row
    15 min faster· 35%
  • Fast-charge peak
    85 kW
    - best on this row
    +265 kW· 312%
  • Cargo space
    - best on this row
    +10.7 cu ft· 89%
  • Power
    - best on this row
    +50 kW· 33%
  • Battery warranty
    10 years - best on this row
    +2 years· 25%
Every spec side by side

Every spec side by side

SpecKia Niro EVVolvo EM90
Range and efficiency
Range (EPA)253 mino data
Range (WLTP)285 miversion not namedno data
Range (CLTC)no data
Efficiency lower is better29.8 kWh/100 miEPAno data
Battery64.8 kWhversion not named
Charging
Fast-charge peak85 kW - best on this row
10–80% charge lower is better43 min - best on this row
Full charge at 240 V lower is betterno data
AC charging
Performance
0⁠–⁠62 mph lower is better7.8 sversion not named
0⁠–⁠60 mph lower is betterno data
Power - best on this row
Torque188 lb-ft - best on this row
Top speed - best on this row
DriveFWD
Space and size
Cargo space - best on this row
Front trunk0.7 cu ftno data
Seats
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Ground clearance
Weightversion: "First Edition" EV (e-Niro)no data
Battery and warranty
Battery warranty10 years - best on this row
Cell chemistryLi-ion
Equipment
Heat pumpOptional
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)version: EV (Earth), 2022 · name as listed in Korean

Which one suits you?

Score by category

out of 100

Kia Niro EVVolvo EM90
  • Range

    79- Different test cycles - not compared.97
  • Charging

  • Performance

  • Practicality

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checked Jan 26, 2026 - Price checked Jan 26, 2026 - it may be out of date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
Prices in 3 markets

Volvo EM90

No US price yet

China · checked Oct 23, 2026 · volvocars.com

Prices in 1 market
US EV incentives

Questions

Which goes further on a charge?

Range

Kia Niro EV
253 miEPA
Volvo EM90
CLTC
Ahead by
Different tests

Which charges faster?

Volvo EM90EM90

10–80% charge

Leader
Volvo EM90
Kia Niro EV
43 min
Volvo EM90
Ahead by
15 min

Fast-charge peak

Leader
Volvo EM90
Kia Niro EV
85 kW
Volvo EM90
Ahead by
265 kW

Which is quicker?

0⁠–⁠62 mph

Kia Niro EV
7.8 sversion not named
Volvo EM90

Where next

All EVs by overall score

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Where the numbers come from

Checked Aug 16, 2026 · 21 sources

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