Kia Niro Electric MPG by year — every rating on record
The Kia Niro Electric has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 8 model years, from 2019 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 113 mpg (2023) and its thirstiest returned 112 mpg (2019). The EPA record holds 8 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 112 mpg | 112 mpg | #2 of 23 (95th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Station Wagons |
| 2020 | 1 | 112 mpg | 112 mpg | #3 of 20 (89th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Station Wagons |
| 2021 | 1 | 112 mpg | 112 mpg | #2 of 22 (95th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Station Wagons |
| 2022 | 1 | 112 mpg | 112 mpg | #5 of 21 (80th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Station Wagons |
| 2023 | 1 | 113 mpg | 113 mpg | #5 of 29 (86th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Station Wagons |
| 2024 | 1 | 113 mpg | 113 mpg | #10 of 77 (88th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 113 mpg | 113 mpg | #12 of 82 (86th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 113 mpg | 113 mpg | #14 of 71 (81th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Kia Niro Electric placed highest in 2019 at #2 of 23, and lowest in 2026 at #14 of 71. It spent 8 of its 8 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 8 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 126 | 101 | 113 | 101.8 | 0.1 | $700 | 253 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2025 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 126 | 101 | 113 | 101.8 | 0.1 | $700 | 253 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2024 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 126 | 101 | 113 | 101.8 | 0.1 | $650 | 253 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2023 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 126 | 101 | 113 | 101.8 | 0.1 | $650 | 253 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2022 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 123 | 102 | 112 | 102.7 | 0.1 | $700 | 239 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2021 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 123 | 102 | 112 | 102.7 | 0.1 | $700 | 239 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2020 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 123 | 102 | 112 | 102.7 | 0.1 | $700 | 239 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2019 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 123 | 102 | 112 | 102.7 | 0.1 | $700 | 239 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 → 2023 | 112 → 113 mpg | +1 mpg | 102 gal |
What Niro Electric fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Kia Niro Electric burns 102 to 102 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $305 | $305 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $356 | $356 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $407 | $407 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $700 to $700 a year in fuel, or $7,750 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Station Wagons
Across the 142 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Station Wagons, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 113 mpg the Kia Niro Electric is 86 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,135 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Station Wagons rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Kia nameplates
Every Kia model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.