Kia Niro EV vs Volvo EX30
The Volvo EX30 leads on range (EPA) and 10–80% charge. The Kia Niro EV leads on cargo space.
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
2026 Volvo EX30 Single motor extended range
1 of 21 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
59/100#63 of 87 · Everyday
Kia Niro EV is cheaper by $645
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Niro EVKia Niro EVEX30Volvo EX30
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+8 mi· 3%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row15 min faster· 35%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+90 kW· 106%
- Cargo space- best on this row+11.6 cu ft· 104%
- Power- best on this row+50 kW· 33%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row1.6 s faster· 24%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Kia Niro EV | Volvo EX30 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | version: P5 Electric |
| 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 | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version not named | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | version: P5 Long Range Electric | |
| 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 | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | no data | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version: EV (Earth), 2022 · name as listed in Korean | no data |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Kia Niro EV if
Score by category
out of 100
Kia Niro EVVolvo EX30
Range
6773Charging
2248Performance
5183Practicality
9052
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checked Jan 26, 2026 - Price checked Jan 26, 2026 - it may be out of date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
- Single Motor Extended Range
- $40,345
- Twin Motor Performance
- $46,345
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Volvo EX30EX30
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Volvo EX30
- Kia Niro EV
- 253 miEPA
- Volvo EX30
- 261 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 8 mi
Which charges faster?
Volvo EX30EX30
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Volvo EX30
- Kia Niro EV
- 43 min
- Volvo EX30
- 28 min
- Ahead by
- 15 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Volvo EX30
- Kia Niro EV
- 85 kW
- Volvo EX30
- 175 kW
- Ahead by
- 90 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Kia Niro EV
- 7.8 sversion not named
- Volvo EX30
- 5.3 s
Which is cheaper to buy?
Kia Niro EVNiro EV
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Kia Niro EV
- Kia Niro EV
- Volvo EX30
- Ahead by
- $645
Where next
Compare with others
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Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 29 sources
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