Kia · Small SUVs · Electric
Kia Niro Electric: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2026
At 113 MPGe combined, the Kia Niro Electric sits 84 MPGe above the small SUVs median of 29, which makes it tied for 11th of 113 small SUVs, in the top quarter.
- 113MPGe combinedtied 11th of 113 in class
- $700a year in fueltied 12th of 113 in class
- 0g/mile CO2
Where it stands
Compared only with the electric models of its class it is tied for 11th of 24 electric small SUVs, in the upper half. The median of that narrower group is 111.5 MPGe, against 29 MPGe for all small SUVs together.
Across every class it is tied for 20th of 66 electric models, in the upper half.
Kia has 16 models in the 2026 data. This one ranks 2nd of them on combined rating, against a make median of 34.5 MPGe.
In its class, just ahead of it is the Hyundai Ioniq 5 at 115 MPGe and just behind it is the Ford Mustang Mach-E at 110 MPGe.
Electric models use no fuel and have no tailpipe CO2. Efficiency is given in MPGe, the miles driven on 33.7 kilowatt-hours of electricity, which is the energy in one gallon of gasoline. The annual cost is electricity at $0.15 per kWh.
Fuel cost and CO2
The file prices the fuel for its most efficient version at about $700 a year, assuming 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city and electricity at $0.15 per kWh. That is $1,600 less than the small SUVs median of $2,300, which makes it tied for 12th of 113 small SUVs, in the top quarter.
It has no tailpipe emissions, so the CO2 column is zero; the emissions from making the electricity are not part of this figure.
Rated versions
It does better in town than on the road: 126 in the city against 101 on the highway, a gap of 25. The data lists one version for 2026: Niro Electric: electric motor, Automatic (A1), FWD.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niro Electric: electric motor, Automatic (A1), FWD | 113 | 126 | 101 | $700 | 0 | 253 |
Year by year
The Kia Niro Electric is in the data for 8 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. Its best combined rating went from 112 in 2019 to 113 MPGe in 2026, up 1 MPGe.
| Model year | Versions | Best MPG | Lowest MPG | Fuel cost | CO2 g/mi | Class median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 113 | 113 | $700 | 0 | 29 |
| 2025 | 1 | 113 | 113 | $700 | 0 | 29 |
| 2024 | 1 | 113 | 113 | $650 | 0 | 28 |
| 2023 | 1 | 113 | 113 | $650 | 0 | 27 |
| 2022 | 1 | 112 | 112 | $700 | 0 | 26 |
| 2021 | 1 | 112 | 112 | $700 | 0 | 26 |
| 2020 | 1 | 112 | 112 | $700 | 0 | 26 |
| 2019 | 1 | 112 | 112 | $700 | 0 | 26 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen ID.4 | Electric | 113 | $650 | 2026 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Electric | 115 | $650 | 2026 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | Electric | 110 | $700 | 2026 |
| Volvo EX30 | Electric | 116 | $650 | 2026 |
| Volvo EX40 | Electric | 106 | $700 | 2026 |
Rated almost identically and covered by this page:
- Chevrolet Equinox Electric 108 MPGe, $700 a year, 3 versions, last rated 2026
- Kia EV6 115 MPGe, $650 a year, 5 versions, last rated 2026
Compare and rank
Rankings: Small SUVs, Electric, Kia, Electric small SUVs.
Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.