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Fiat Grande Panda vs Kia Niro EV
Selected trimPopChange trim199 mi · 44 kWh · £20,995
Selected trim2 · 2022-26Change trim288 mi · 64.8 kWh · £34,995
At a glance
In this comparison, Fiat Grande Panda leads on motorway range, charging speed and running costs, while the Kia Niro EV leads on family practicality.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Fiat Grande Panda if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.9p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
Choose the Kia Niro EV if...
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Fiat Grande Panda leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
Fiat
4.9
Kia
4.9
Too close to call
Motorway RangeFiat
Fiat
4.1
Kia
2.1
FamilyKia
Fiat
2.1
Kia
4.7
ChargingFiat
Fiat
3.2
Kia
1.6
Cost Per MileFiat
Fiat
7.8
Kia
3.5
City DrivingFiat
Fiat
8.1
Kia
6.4
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Kia Niro EV
2
- 89 miles more WLTP range
- 114 litres more boot space
- 66 kW more power
- 3.2s quicker 0-62 mph
- 0.3 m tighter turning circle
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Fiat Grande PandaPop | Kia Niro EV2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £20,995 (better) | £34,995 |
| Official range | 199 miles | 288 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 361 L | 475 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 27 min | Not available |
| 0-62 mph | 11 sec | 7.8 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Length
Fiat Grande Panda3,990mm-430mm
Kia Niro EV4,420mm
Width
Fiat Grande Panda1,761mm-64mm
Kia Niro EV1,825mm
Height
Fiat Grande Panda1,579mm
Kia Niro EV1,545mm-34mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Fiat Grande PandaPop | Kia Niro EV2 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3,990 mm | 4,420 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,761 mm (better) | 1,825 mm |
| Height | 1,579 mm | 1,545 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.9 m | 10.6 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 639 mm spare (better) | 575 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Fiat Grande PandaPop | Kia Niro EV2 |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 361 L | 475 L (better) |
Full specifications
| Specification |  Fiat Grande Panda Pop |  Kia Niro EV 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3.99m | 4.42m+430mm |
| Width | 1.76m | 1.82m+64mm |
| Height | 1.58m | 1.54m-34mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.55m | 2.72m+171mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 361L | 475L (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.9m | 10.6m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 1,521kg (better) | 1,739kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 44kWh | 64.8kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 199 mi | 288 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 100kW (better) | 50kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £20,995 (better) | £34,995 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2022–2026 |
* Fiat Grande Panda: Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
* Kia Niro EV: Heat pump: an option on the 3 and 4, not available on the 2.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Fiat Grande PandaPop | Kia Niro EV2 |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 199 miles | 288 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 166 miles | 194 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 27 min | Not available |
| Max rapid charge rate | 100 kW (better) | 50 kW |
| Home AC charging | 7 kW | 11 kW (better) |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 164 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 44 kWh | 64.8 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
| Heat pump | Not available | Not standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Fiat Grande PandaPop | Kia Niro EV2 |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 11 sec | 7.8 sec (better) |
| Power | 84 kW | 150 kW (better) |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 255 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | fwd |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Fiat Grande Panda
Pop
Kia Niro EV
2
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Reviews and videos discuss each model overall; the specifications above apply to your selected trims.
Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Fiat Grande Panda Pop
Fiat Grande Panda Pop
Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Fiat Grande PandaPop | Kia Niro EV2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years (better) | 7 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | 160,934 km (better) |
Buying options
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Kia Niro EV
- £13,4052023Car360View
- £23,6502024Car360View
- £22,6412024Car360View
Frequently asked questions
Is the Kia Niro EV worth the extra £14,000 over the Fiat Grande Panda?
The Kia Niro EV costs £14,000 more than the Fiat Grande Panda. For that premium it adds 89 miles more WLTP range, 114 litres more boot space and 66 kW more power. The Fiat Grande Panda is not just cheaper - it also offers 50 kW faster peak rapid charging. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Fiat Grande Panda comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Fiat Grande Panda or the Kia Niro EV?
The Fiat Grande Panda is £14,000 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £152 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Fiat Grande Panda comes out roughly £14,120 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Fiat Grande Panda and Kia Niro EV like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 166 miles for the Fiat Grande Panda and 194 miles for the Kia Niro EV - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Kia Niro EV goes roughly 29 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Fiat Grande Panda or the Kia Niro EV?
The Fiat Grande Panda is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 64 mm narrower than the Kia Niro EV. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 639 mm of total clearance for the Fiat Grande Panda and about 575 mm of total clearance for the Kia Niro EV. The Kia Niro EV also turns in a 0.3 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Fiat Grande Panda or the Kia Niro EV?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the Fiat Grande Panda and 84% for the Kia Niro EV. That gives the Fiat Grande Panda a modest edge in retained real-world range. The Fiat Grande Panda's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Kia Niro EV's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use. The Fiat Grande Panda has the longer battery warranty at 8 years, versus 7 for the Kia Niro EV.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .