Comparison
Acura ZDX vs Kia Niro EV
RWD vs Electric: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Acura ZDX 313 mi vs 253 mi
Best value Kia Niro EV $39,700 vs $64,500
Faster charging Acura ZDX 33 min vs 45 min
5-yr energy Kia Niro EV $5,700 vs $4,650
Winner by category
5 categories comparedRange winner
Acura ZDX
313 mi vs 253 mi
Value winner
Kia Niro EV
$157/mi vs $206/mi
Charging winner
Acura ZDX
33 min vs 45 min
Efficiency winner
Kia Niro EV
300 Wh/mi vs 370 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Acura ZDX
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Acura ZDX | Kia Niro EV |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | RWD | Electric |
| MSRP (USD) | $64,500 | $39,700 (better) |
| Range | 313 mi (better) | 253 mi |
| Efficiency | 370 Wh/mi • 2.7 mi/kWh | 300 Wh/mi • 3.33 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 107.5 kWh (better) | 64.8 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | SUV | Crossover |
| DC max | 190 kW (better) | 85 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 33 min (better) | 45 min |
| Roadtrip score | 75 (better) | 46.3 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 92 mi (better) | 50 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 206 $/mi | 157 $/mi (better) |
| Top speed | 131 mph (better) | 104 mph |
| Cargo | 29 cu ft (better) | 17 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 3,501 lb (better) | 1,653 lb |
Pick the Acura ZDX if…
- You drive long days: 313 vs 253 miles of rated range.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 33 vs 45 minutes.
- You haul gear: 29 vs 17 cu ft of listed cargo space.
- You tow: rated for 3,501 lb vs 1,653 lb.
Pick the Kia Niro EV if…
- You want the lower price: $39,700 vs $64,500 to start, $24,800 less.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,650 vs $5,700 in energy over 5 years.
Availability: Acura ZDX production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock. 2026 is the final model year for the Kia Niro EV.
5-year energy cost: Acura ZDX vs Kia Niro EV
| Charging mix | Acura ZDX | Kia Niro EV |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 370 Wh/mi | 300 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $4,200 | $3,400 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $5,700 | $4,650 |
| All public DC fast charging | $11,850 | $9,600 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Acura ZDX | Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 213 mi | 172 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 186 mi | 151 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 3 |
| Time spent charging | about 65 min | about 135 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | CCS1 |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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