Comparison
Ford E-Transit vs Kia Niro
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Kia Niro 159 mi vs 253 mi
Best value Kia Niro $51,995 vs $39,850
Faster charging Ford E-Transit 34 min vs 45 min
Weighted profile Kia Niro 3 vs 5.7
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
Kia Niro
253 mi vs 159 mi
Value winner
Kia Niro
$158/mi vs $327/mi
Charging winner
Ford E-Transit
34 min vs 45 min
Efficiency winner
Kia Niro
300 Wh/mi vs 470 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Ford E-Transit | Kia Niro |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Cargo Van | Electric |
| MSRP (USD) | $51,995 | $39,850 |
| Range | 159 mi | 253 mi |
| Efficiency | 470 Wh/mi • 2.13 mi/kWh | 300 Wh/mi • 3.33 mi/kWh |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | Van | Crossover |
| DC max | 115 kW | 85 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 34 min | 45 min |
| Roadtrip score | 40.9 | 46.3 |
| USD per mile of range | 327 $/mi | 158 $/mi |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Kia Niro if you want the longer rated range (253 mi vs 159 mi).
- Choose Ford E-Transit if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 34 min vs 45 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Kia Niro looks better ($158/mi vs $327/mi).
Weighted verdict
Kia Niro has the stronger weighted profile (5.7 vs 3).
Ford E-Transit3 Kia Niro5.7 115 kW34 min 85 kW45 min
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