2025 Kia Niro EV Prices, Reviews, and Pictures

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The 2025 Kia Niro EV is on the smaller side for an EV, but it does a lot of things very well. It's comfortable and efficient, even if other EVs offer longer overall range. Solid in-car tech rounds out the package. You also can't overlook Kia's class-leading warranty.Read full review

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Edmunds suggests you pay

$37,197

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Edmunds suggested price is based on sales in IA thru 9/21/26, including destination fee, but not other dealer fees. Final assembly in South Korea.

Pros

Long list of standard features
Offers a lot of the latest technology and driver assist features
Smooth ride and quiet cabin
Relatively roomy cargo area

Cons

Doesn't provide much excitement from behind the wheel
Front seat padding is too firm for ideal comfort

What's new

No significant changes for 2025
Part of the second Niro generation introduced for 2023

Overview

Written by automotive expert Michael Cantu

Updated: 9/22/2026

The Niro EV is part of Kia's electric SUV lineup which also includes the EV6 and EV9. It's the smallest and most affordable electric vehicle of the group. The Niro EV is also part of the Niro family, which consists of the more affordable Niro hybrid and Niro Plug-in Hybrid models. The Niro EV delivers an EPA-estimated driving range of 253 miles, but it went 280 miles on a full charge in our real-world Edmunds EV Range Test. The Niro EV is relatively affordable compared to other EVs, but it's not the least expensive option. It also doesn't offer all-wheel drive for folks living in cold climates.

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Kia Niro EV Insights

Trim:

Niro EV Wind

Range

253 miles

EPA Estimated Range

EV batteries lose 1-2% of range per year. Est. range for this car is 215 miles after 8 years.

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Charging

SAE Combo

Plug Type

7.5 hrs

240V Home Charging

EV batteries should be kept at 30-80% charged to extend battery life.

When can I use NACS/Tesla charging stations?

EV Battery Warranty

10 yrs or 100,000 miles

According to GeoTab’s data, if the observed degradation rates are maintained, the vast majority of batteries will outlast the usable life of the vehicle.

EV Tax Credits & Rebates

No rebates available in 50307

Cost to Drive

$59/mo

Niro EV

$233/mo

SUV Avg.

Monthly estimates based on costs in Iowa

Am I Ready for an EV?

EV ownership works best if you can charge (240V) at home or at work
If you can’t charge at home, charging at a charging station takes longer than filling up a gas tank
Adding a 240V EV charger at home can be costly, based on factors like needed electrical-panel work, permits, distance from your panel, and available incentives

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Edmunds Expert Rating

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Driven, tested, rated by automotive expert Reese Counts

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6.9

out of 10

We drove the 2025 Kia Niro EV on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Driving experience

6.9/10

How does the Kia Niro EV drive? The Niro EV feels zippy enough around town. The electric motor provides pleasing power when you need it, and the accelerator pedal never feels touchy or overly sensitive. In Edmunds' testing, the Niro EV accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in a class-average 7.1 seconds. The brakes offer decent performance, with a nice, firm pedal and adjustable one-pedal driving, meaning you can use the regenerative braking to slow the car and rarely have to use the brake pedal.

The Niro EV isn't really sporty, though. The suspension is tuned more for comfort than sharp handling. It's composed and stable on the road, but the low levels of grip mean you won't be whipping around corners with much enthusiasm. The ride is compliant without being overly soft or floaty. It makes for a relaxed cabin.

We're pleased with the list of standard driver aids, too, which includes adaptive cruise control and blind-spot warning. Optional equipment includes parking sensors and upgraded adaptive cruise control that can adjust speed for turns by using the navigation system. The aids all work well, with no false warnings or jerky reactions.

Comfort

6.9/10

How comfortable is the Kia Niro EV? The Niro EV is quiet and comfortable, with little wind or road noise at highway speeds. The front seats are well shaped and offer decent support, but we found the padding a bit firm. We wouldn't call it uncomfortable, but we hope the seats break in with some more use. The rear seat, too, is a bit firm and flat. Heated seats are standard for the front seats and available for the rear. Also optional are a heated steering wheel and ventilated front seats.

The standard dual-zone automatic climate control works well, keeping the cabin at a comfortable temperature without blasting the fans the entire time. The vents are well placed, including those for rear passengers. The climate control panel is easy to reach, though you might have to take your eyes off the road to do more than adjust the temperature.

Got little kids? The child safety seat anchors are easy to access, but the rear seat is on the smaller side. Same goes for the door opening, so installing larger seats might be a bit tricky.

In-cabin tech

8.4/10

How’s the tech? As with many of its other models, Kia includes lots of standard in-car tech and driver aids with the Niro EV. Features include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (though neither is wireless), navigation and a Harman Kardon audio system. The navigation and infotainment interface looks a little dated, but it's straightforward to use. The top trim includes a power outlet that can use the Niro's battery to power electronics and small electrical tools or appliances. Cool stuff. Our test vehicle also had a head-up display, though we noticed it washes out when you wear polarized sunglasses.

Storage & cargo

7/10

How’s storage and cargo? The Niro EV's hatch offers a generous amount of cargo space, especially with the adjustable rear load floor dropped down. The cargo area is wide and upright, and the 60/40-split rear seats can be folded down to offer even more cargo space. The hatch's dimensions are roughly on par with the Niro's rivals. The flat rear seat floor is nice for even more space if you don't have passengers back there.

Storage in the rest of the car is OK but nothing particularly stands out. The door pockets and armrest bin are a bit small, but there are places to store your phone or sunglasses. The cupholders can be tucked away for a little extra utility.

Value

7.2/10

Is the Kia Niro EV a good value? The Niro EV is a bit more expensive than its main rivals, but it costs less than premium EVs such as the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6 or Ford Mustang Mach-E. The Kia comes well equipped from the start, too, and the top trim adds even more niceties that will cost you thousands more on some other EVs. The Niro EV's interior looks nice but isn't particularly premium. Everything felt solid and well put together in our test car too.

The Niro EV features one of the best warranties on the market. Kia provides a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain and battery warranty. The basic warranty covers the car for five years/60,000 miles. Kia also offers five years/60,000 miles of roadside assistance.

Range/Efficiency/Charging

5/10

How are the range and efficiency? The Niro EV gets an EPA-estimated range of 253 miles. In the Edmunds EV Range Test, we exceeded that by a decent margin, traveling 280 miles on a single charge. Our calculated consumption was 25.6 kWh of electricity used per 100 miles, which is better than the EPA-estimated 29 kWh/100 miles. Remember that the lower the consumption figure, the better. Overall, this is one of the more frugal EVs on the market.

Kia says the Niro EV has a max DC fast-charging capability of 85 kW, which the company says can get you from 10% to 80% capacity in about 45 minutes with an appropriate charger. This is about average for a compact EV. The VW ID.4 and Kia's EV6 can recharge more quickly, for example, but the Niro is quicker than a Chevy Bolt at a DC fast charger.

X factor

7/10

Kia has been offering some very distinct designs lately, and the Niro EV is no exception. It's not as stylish or as sporty as its stablemate, the Kia EV6, but it's stylish nonetheless. We think it looks better in solid colors than it does with the two-tone color scheme, but we like that Kia offers something more interesting than black, white and shades of gray.

We do wish it were a bit more fun to drive. It has composed on-road manners, but other small EVs do a better job of being enjoyable and comfortable at the same time.

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2025 Kia Niro EV pricing in Des Moines, IA

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Deals & Buying Tips for the 2025 Kia Niro EV for October

New 2025 Niro EV supply is effectively gone, so skip the usual new-car shopping playbook and treat this as a used-market hunt first.

There are only 29 new vehicles left nationwide, and this is remaining 2025 stock. No fresh shipments are coming, so finding your preferred trim or color may be tough.
The used market is the practical fallback here. There are 67 used vehicles nationwide, with used prices starting around $24,000, and the Wind trim makes up most of that supply.
If you do find a new one, pricing is still attractive. Buyers were paying about $5,300 below MSRP, with no general customer cash rebate on top, and the Edmunds Suggested Price is well under sticker.
Those remaining new vehicles are not moving fast. Remaining new inventory is sitting about 369 days versus 36 days for the average new vehicle, which suggests dealers may still want to deal if you can locate one.

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2025 Kia Niro EV trim level differences

The 2025 Kia Niro EV is a subcompact electric SUV that comes in two trim levels: Wind and Wave. Both have a 64.8-kWh battery pack that's good for an EPA-estimated 253 miles of range (280 miles on the Edmunds EV Range Test). They also have a 201-horsepower electric motor that powers the front wheels. Compare the 2025 Kia Niro EV trim levels in-depth.

Which Niro EV trim does Edmunds recommend?

With only two Niro EVs to choose from, we suggest opting for the base Wind model. It comes standard with a long list of features that should satisfy most folks. For about $5K more you can have the Wave, but at that price, you are getting in the territory of the Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 models that provide a longer driving range.

Competitors to consider

The Niro EV's more affordable rivals include the larger Ford Mustang Mach-E and Chevy Equinox EV. The Chevy in particular is stiff competition, with notably better range at a lower price. The Hyundai Kona Electric is also more affordable, has a similar driving range to the Niro, and is about the same size. The base model of the Volkswagen ID.4 has a similar starting price but provides less range. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 are more expensive, but they are larger and have more range. For our test team's thorough review of the Niro EV, check out the Expert Rating below.

Edmunds spotlight: Lots of value, but it's not the most affordable EV

With a starting price of about $40,000, the Niro EV undercuts many rivals in price, but not all. Still, it offers plenty of value thanks to a generous list of standard features. To start, the Niro EV comes standard with many advanced driver aids including the Highway Driving Assist system, which makes highway driving much easier because the SUV automatically brakes, accelerates and keeps itself centered in the lane for you. Other notable standard features include sizable dual display screens, a wireless smartphone charger and heated front seats. The top Wave model brings additional advanced driver aids and more comfort features. But there are more affordable electric SUVs you should consider below.

Kia Niro EV Reviews

Owner Reviews

4.3

30 reviews

5(73%)

4(6%)

3(8%)

2(0%)

1(13%)

Owners Say

Overall, owner sentiment is mixed. Owners like the smooth ride, good range, comfy seats, roomy cabin, and strong safety features. Some owners also say it is efficient and works well for daily driving. But others complain about confusing electronics, frustrating charging, and poor cold-weather defrost and range.

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Most Helpful Owner Review

Love this car... just one little issue

DRW, 04/02/2024

2023 Kia Niro EV Wind 4dr SUV (electric DD)

We bought our 2023 Kia Niro Wind because it had all the safety and convenience features we were looking for at a good price, as well as the economy of: - maintenance free reliability of an EV - fewer moving parts - no oil changes or tune-ups - lower fuel cost than an ICE vehicle. I typically get more than 4 miles per kWh and that's less than 3 cents per mile for 'fuel'. My first problem … happened after two months, when auto regenerative braking was activated, and this disables i-Pedal (one pedal driving). That was resolved by a quick trip to the dealership. Shortly thereafter, the car began to interrupt the charge after about 10 to 20 minutes of charging. That's a pretty serious problem because if I plugged in the charger and went to bed, I might not have enough charge to get to work in the morning! Kia will not proactively fix this problem -- you have to complain about the charge interrupt problem. Then they will update the car's firmware with a patch that lowers the charge current instead of interrupting the charge. That slows down the charging, so if you're in a hurry for a charge, this is not an ideal solution. The problem is resistance in the contacts of the charge port on the car. At high current, the resistance causes heat. The on-board charger senses the heat, and reduces the charge current to avoid heat damage to the charge port. Better contact design (and maybe some gold plating) would be a better solution to the problem, but Kia is not inclined to do that. It's too bad. This problem is unique to Kia, Hyundai and Genesis EVs, so it's clear they really need to redesign the contacts in the Korean charge port! The Niro doesn't come with a charger. Well, that's not exactly true; the charger is on-board. The thing hanging on my garage wall is an EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment). and I'm very pleased with our Emporia. It has all the features you want in EVSE and the price is $399. I spent another $100 on a 60 amp breaker and wire, conduit and fittings for installation. Now my EVSE can supply 48 amps (about 12kW) to the Niro, but becaus of the deficient charge port on the car, the car limits the charge to about 7.4kW most of the time. All in all, we really like our Niro, and I would have greater respect for the Korean EV manufacturers if they would proactively replace the charge ports with a properly designed charge port so the car would maintain its highest charge rate without over-heating the charge port.

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2025 Kia Niro EV, so we've included review for other years of the Niro EV since its last redesign.

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2025 Kia Niro EV Features & Specs

Trim:

Wind

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$39,600
EV Tax Credits & Rebates	No rebates available in 50307
Engine Type	Electric
EPA Electric Range	253 miles
Cost to Drive	$59/month
Total Charging Time (240V)	7.5 hours
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	22.8 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	5 years / 60,000 miles
EV Battery Warranty	10 years / 100,000 miles

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Reliability

The 2025 Kia Niro EV has a 5 years / 60,000 miles basic warranty and 1 recall.

Recalls

1 recall found

Checking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.

If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Recall Number:: 25V024000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: SC332
Number of vehicles affected:: 80255
Defect Description:: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Niro EV, Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and Hybrid vehicles. The floor wiring assembly beneath the front passenger seat may become damaged, which can prevent the front air bags and seat belts from deploying properly or cause an unintended side curtain air bag deployment.
Defect Consequence:: Air bags and seat belts that deploy improperly or an air bag deploying unintentionally can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will inspect, replace and reroute the floor wiring assembly, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, dealers will install wiring covers. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC332.

Warranty

5 years / 60,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 10 years / 100,000 miles
EV battery Warranty: 10 years / 100,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 5 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the Niro EV include:

Back-up camera
Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Departure Warning
Alarm
Tire Pressure Warning
Stability Control
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system

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FAQ

Is the Kia Niro EV a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2025 Niro EV both on the road and at the track, giving it a 6.9 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2025 Niro EV gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 30 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the Niro EV has 22.8 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Kia Niro EV. Learn more

What's new in the 2025 Kia Niro EV?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2025 Kia Niro EV:

No significant changes for 2025
Part of the second Niro generation introduced for 2023

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Is the Kia Niro EV reliable?

To determine whether the Kia Niro EV is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Niro EV. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Niro EV's 4-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2025 Kia Niro EV a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2025 Kia Niro EV is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2025 Niro EV and gave it a 6.9 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2025 Niro EV gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 30 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2025 Niro EV is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2025 Kia Niro EV?

The least-expensive 2025 Kia Niro EV is the 2025 Kia Niro EV Wind 4dr SUV (electric DD). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $39,600.

Other versions include:

Wind 4dr SUV (electric DD) which starts at $39,600
Wave 4dr SUV (electric DD) which starts at $44,600