Comparison
Honda Prologue vs Kia Niro EV
EX FWD vs Electric: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Honda Prologue 308 mi vs 253 mi
Best value Kia Niro EV $39,700 vs $39,900
Faster charging Honda Prologue 34 min vs 45 min
5-yr energy Kia Niro EV $5,100 vs $4,650
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Honda Prologue
308 mi vs 253 mi
Value winner
Honda Prologue
$130/mi vs $157/mi
Charging winner
Honda Prologue
34 min vs 45 min
Efficiency winner
Kia Niro EV
300 Wh/mi vs 330 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Honda Prologue
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Honda Prologue
6.7 s vs 7.1 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Honda Prologue | Kia Niro EV |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | EX FWD | Electric |
| MSRP (USD) | $39,900 | $39,700 (better) |
| Range | 308 mi (better) | 253 mi |
| Efficiency | 330 Wh/mi • 3.03 mi/kWh | 300 Wh/mi • 3.33 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 91 kWh (better) | 64.8 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Body type | SUV | Crossover |
| DC max | 150 kW (better) | 85 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 34 min (better) | 45 min |
| Roadtrip score | 71.3 (better) | 46.3 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 85 mi (better) | 50 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 130 $/mi (better) | 157 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 6.7 s (better) | 7.1 s |
| Top speed | 115 mph (better) | 104 mph |
| Cargo | 24 cu ft (better) | 17 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 1,499 lb | 1,653 lb (better) |
Pick the Honda Prologue if…
- You drive long days: 308 vs 253 miles of rated range.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 34 vs 45 minutes.
- You haul gear: 24 vs 17 cu ft of listed cargo space.
Pick the Kia Niro EV if…
- You want lower running costs: about $4,650 vs $5,100 in energy over 5 years.
Availability: 2026 is the final model year for the Honda Prologue. 2026 is the final model year for the Kia Niro EV.
5-year energy cost: Honda Prologue vs Kia Niro EV
| Charging mix | Honda Prologue | Kia Niro EV |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 330 Wh/mi | 300 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,750 | $3,400 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $5,100 | $4,650 |
| All public DC fast charging | $10,550 | $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
| Honda Prologue | Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 209 mi | 172 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 183 mi | 151 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 3 |
| Time spent charging | about 70 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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