Comparison
GMC Sierra EV vs Kia Niro
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range GMC Sierra EV 410 mi vs 253 mi
Best value Kia Niro $96,495 vs $39,850
Faster charging Kia Niro 50 min vs 45 min
Weighted profile GMC Sierra EV 4.8 vs 4.5
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
GMC Sierra EV
410 mi vs 253 mi
Value winner
Kia Niro
$158/mi vs $235/mi
Charging winner
Kia Niro
45 min vs 50 min
Efficiency winner
Kia Niro
300 Wh/mi vs 495 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | GMC Sierra EV | Kia Niro |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Sierra EV | Electric |
| MSRP (USD) | $96,495 | $39,850 |
| Range | 410 mi | 253 mi |
| Efficiency | 495 Wh/mi • 2.02 mi/kWh | 300 Wh/mi • 3.33 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 215 kWh | 64.8 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| Body type | Truck | Crossover |
| DC max | 350 kW | 85 kW |
| AC max | 19 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 50 min | 45 min |
| Roadtrip score | 72.9 | 46.3 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 91 mi | 50 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 235 $/mi | 158 $/mi |
| Top speed | 106 mph | 104 mph |
| Tow rating | 10,000 lb | 1,653 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose GMC Sierra EV if you want the longer rated range (410 mi vs 253 mi).
- Choose Kia Niro if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 45 min vs 50 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Kia Niro looks better ($158/mi vs $235/mi).
Weighted verdict
Overall this matchup is close on available data (score 4.8 vs 4.5).
GMC Sierra EV4.8 Kia Niro4.5 350 kW50 min 85 kW45 min
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