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Kia EV3 vs Kia Niro EV
Selected trimStandard Range 58.3kWhChange trim270 mi · 58.3 kWh · £33,055
Selected trim2 · 2022-26Change trim288 mi · 64.8 kWh · £34,995
At a glance
In this comparison, Kia EV3 leads on value for money, motorway range and family practicality, while the Kia Niro EV stays competitive across the board.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Kia EV3 if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you drive in the city - it's compact with an excellent turning circle
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Kia EV3 wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValueEV3
EV3
6.3
Niro EV
4.9
Motorway RangeEV3
EV3
4.1
Niro EV
2.1
FamilyEV3
EV3
6.5
Niro EV
4.7
ChargingEV3
EV3
4
Niro EV
1.6
Cost Per MileEV3
EV3
6
Niro EV
3.5
City DrivingEV3
EV3
7.4
Niro EV
6.4
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Kia EV3
Standard Range 58.3kWh
- £1,940 cheaper
- 77 kW faster rapid charging
- 15 Wh/km more efficient
- 1 more year of battery warranty
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Kia EV3Standard Range 58.3kWh | Kia Niro EV2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £33,055 (better) | £34,995 |
| Official range | 270 miles | 288 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 460 L | 475 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 29 min | Not available |
| 0-62 mph | 7.5 sec (better) | 7.8 sec |
Size Comparison
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Kia EV3
Kia Niro EV
Length
Kia EV34,310mm-110mm
Kia Niro EV4,420mm
Width
Kia EV31,850mm
Kia Niro EV1,825mm-25mm
Height
Kia EV31,570mm
Kia Niro EV1,545mm-25mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Kia EV3Standard Range 58.3kWh | Kia Niro EV2 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,310 mm | 4,420 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,850 mm | 1,825 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,570 mm | 1,545 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.4 m (better) | 10.6 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 550 mm spare | 575 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Kia EV3Standard Range 58.3kWh | Kia Niro EV2 |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 460 L | 475 L (better) |
| Frunk | 25 L | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Kia EV3
- At 4,310 mm, shorter than 85% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
- Uses 149 Wh/km on the WLTP cycle, more efficient than 90% of SUVs we track.
- 10.4 m turning circle, tighter than 85% of SUVs in our database.
Kia Niro EV
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Kia EV3 Standard Range 58.3kWh |  Kia Niro EV 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.31m | 4.42m+110mm |
| Width | 1.85m | 1.82m-25mm |
| Height | 1.57m | 1.54m-25mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.68m | 2.72m+40mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 460L | 475L (better) |
| Frunk | 25L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.4m (better) | 10.6m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,800kg | 1,739kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 58.3kWh | 64.8kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 270 mi | 288 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 127kW (better) | 50kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £33,055 (better) | £34,995 |
| Price after EV grant | £31,555 (-£1,500) | £34,995 (not eligible) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2024+ | 2022–2026 |
* 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 | Kia EV3Standard Range 58.3kWh | Kia Niro EV2 |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 270 miles | 288 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 193 miles | 194 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 29 min | Not available |
| Max rapid charge rate | 127 kW (better) | 50 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 149 Wh/km (better) | 164 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 58.3 kWh | 64.8 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NCMA | NMC |
| Heat pump | Not available | Not standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Kia EV3Standard Range 58.3kWh | Kia Niro EV2 |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 7.5 sec (better) | 7.8 sec |
| Power | 150 kW | 150 kW |
| Torque | 283 Nm (better) | 255 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD | fwd |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Kia EV3
Standard Range 58.3kWh
8.5/10
average across 5 reviews
- Auto Express4.5/5
- DrivingElectric4.5/5
- Parkers4.2/5
Kia Niro EV
2
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Kia EV3
All 3 videos
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Prices & deals
New and used prices
Current pricing and recent used-market behaviour.
| Measure | Kia EV3Standard Range 58.3kWh | Kia Niro EV2 |
|---|---|---|
| Used market price from | £25,220 | £16,530 |
| Average used price | £25,750 | £19,500 |
Used prices are indicative figures gathered from independent UK dealer listings and change frequently.
Calculate your real costs
For a useful running-cost comparison, factor in your mileage, charging access and current petrol or diesel car alongside the EV estimate.
Compare with petrol or diesel
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Calculate company-car tax
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Cost per mile
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Check a lease quote
Assess the effective monthly cost alongside the list price and expected depreciation.
Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Kia EV3 Standard Range 58.3kWh
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant83%
Child Occupant84%
Vulnerable Road Users78%
Safety Assist78%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Kia EV3Standard Range 58.3kWh | Kia Niro EV2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years (better) | 7 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | 160,934 km |
What owners say
Aggregated from UK owner forums and communities - the things you only learn after living with the car.
Kia EV3
Standard Range 58.3kWh
Owners love
- Owners are consistently delighted with the range: 250-350 miles in practice, around 4.5-5 miles per kWh in summer and about 3 in winter.
- Interior quality, space and comfort are rated well above what the size and price suggest.
- The ride is comfortable and the car is easy and quiet to drive.
Watch out for
- Rapid charging is slower than some rivals: owners see peaks of around 100-135 kW and a curve that tails off.
- The safety and driver-assistance systems beep too often and some are over-sensitive.
- A few owners report home AC charging dropping to 1.4-3.4 kW or other charging faults, with slow dealer diagnosis.
Owner tips
- Spend the first week setting up the infotainment and turning off the driver-assistance alerts you don't want.
- Expect 2.8-3.5 miles per kWh in winter and plan longer winter trips around it.
Kia Niro EV
2
Owners love
- Efficient, with owners commonly seeing 3.5-4.5 miles per kWh
- Quiet, comfortable and easy to drive, with a useful i-Pedal one-pedal mode
- A bigger boot than the e-Niro, plus a small front storage compartment
Watch out for
- Rapid charging peaks at around 80 kW, slow next to newer EVs
- Winter range falls well short of the official figure, around 220-230 miles in real use
- The heat pump was an extra-cost option, and cars without it lose more range in winter
Owner tips
- Check whether the car has the optional heat pump if you do a lot of winter driving
- Keep motorway speeds around 60-65 mph when range matters
Buying options
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Kia EV3
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Kia Niro EV
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
Kia EV3
No active listings.
Kia Niro EV
- £13,4052023Car360View
- £23,6502024Car360View
- £22,6412024Car360View
Frequently asked questions
Is the Kia Niro EV worth the extra £1,940 over the Kia EV3?
The Kia Niro EV costs £1,940 more than the Kia EV3. On the headline specs that premium buys little measurable advantage - the two are closely matched on range, charging and space. The Kia EV3 is not just cheaper - it also offers 77 kW faster peak rapid charging and lower energy use, 149 versus 164 Wh/km. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Kia EV3 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Kia EV3 or the Kia Niro EV?
The Kia EV3 is £1,940 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £160 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Kia EV3 comes out roughly £2,020 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Kia EV3 and Kia Niro EV like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 193 miles for the Kia EV3 and 194 miles for the Kia Niro EV - effectively matched, and both well below their WLTP figures because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Kia EV3 or the Kia Niro EV?
The two are within 25 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 575 mm of total clearance for the Kia Niro EV and about 550 mm of total clearance for the Kia EV3.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Kia EV3 or the Kia Niro EV?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 89% battery health for the Kia EV3 and 84% for the Kia Niro EV. That gives the Kia EV3 a modest edge in retained real-world range. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation. The Kia EV3 has the longer battery warranty at 8 years, versus 7 for the Kia Niro EV.
Go deeper on each car
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .