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2022 Kia Niro Electric
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Review and specifications

2022 Kia Niro Electric

The Kia Niro EV gets around without gasoline, but it doesn’t compromise on comfort or practicality. Its interior is well appointed, and its elevated seat height and roomy cargo area give the five-passenger, front-drive Niro the versatility of a small SUV. It has a 239-mile range, which means the Niro EV will outrun some electric cars that cost tens of thousands more. The Niro shares its electric drive with the Hyundai Kona Electric and the Kia Soul EV. Like its corporate siblings, it has a 64-kWh battery that takes about 10 hours to charge from nearly empty through a 240-volt connector. Acceleration is smooth, instant, and silent. We think this EV is more rewarding to drive than the hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of the Niro. Kia has limited its availability initially to certain states.

Market value
$39,090
Fuel
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2022
Owner rating 4/5
Reliability 2/5
Data updated June 4, 2026

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Electric
Body style
wagon
Drive type
FWD
Transmission
Direct, 1-speed
Category
Electric cars
Generation began
2019

Pricing

Original MSRP range
$39,090 - $44,650

Ratings

Road test score
81/100
Owner satisfaction
4/5
Would buy again
64%
Reliability
2/5

Fuel economy

EPA combined
112 MPG
Cruising range
240 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3 sec
0-60 mph
6.8 sec
60-0 mph braking
135 ft
Avoidance speed
52.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
172 in
Width
71 in
Height
62 in
Wheelbase
106 in
Weight
3,935 lb
Maximum load
850 lb
Towing capacity
0 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
3.5 in
Front leg room
42.5 in
Rear head room
3.5 in
Rear leg room
29 in
Luggage
2+2+0

Owner feedback

Comfort
3/5
Driving
5/5
Styling
2/5
Value
1/5

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
10/10
Greenhouse gas score
10/10
SmartWay
Elite

Brand context

About Kia

<p>For almost any modern vehicle category, there’s a Kia that’s worth considering buying. Among competitive small and midsized sedans, Kia sells the K4 and K5. For small and midsized SUVs, models like the Sportage and Sorento are competitive with nice interiors, good ride comfort, and appropriately powerful engines. Fuel economy across the brand is generally good, but hybrid and plug-in hybrid options are available for even more miles per gallon. Plug-in hybrid options have a useful all-electric driving range. Kia EVs are generally competent, but buyers need to be attentive to reliability. Many new and used Kias earn our recommendation.</p><p><br/></p>

Vehicle ID: 23023 First published: November 18, 2021 Updated: June 4, 2026

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