Comparison
Kia EV6 vs Kia Niro EV
Long Range RWD vs Electric: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Kia EV6 319 mi vs 253 mi
Best value Kia Niro EV $39,700 vs $41,200
Faster charging Kia EV6 18 min vs 45 min
5-yr energy About even $4,600 vs $4,650
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Kia EV6
319 mi vs 253 mi
Value winner
Kia EV6
$129/mi vs $157/mi
Charging winner
Kia EV6
18 min vs 45 min
Efficiency winner
Kia EV6
296 Wh/mi vs 300 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Kia EV6
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Kia Niro EV
7.1 s vs 7.3 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Kia EV6 | Kia Niro EV |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Long Range RWD | Electric |
| MSRP (USD) | $41,200 | $39,700 (better) |
| Range | 319 mi (better) | 253 mi |
| Efficiency | 296 Wh/mi • 3.38 mi/kWh (better) | 300 Wh/mi • 3.33 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 80 kWh (better) | 64.8 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | Crossover | Crossover |
| DC max | 260 kW (better) | 85 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 18 min (better) | 45 min |
| Roadtrip score | 86.9 (better) | 46.3 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 158 mi (better) | 50 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 129 $/mi (better) | 157 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 7.3 s | 7.1 s (better) |
| Top speed | 115 mph (better) | 104 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 17 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 3,527 lb (better) | 1,653 lb |
Pick the Kia EV6 if…
- You drive long days: 319 vs 253 miles of rated range.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 18 vs 45 minutes.
- You tow: rated for 3,527 lb vs 1,653 lb.
Pick the Kia Niro EV if…
- Slight edge on price: $39,700 vs $41,200 to start, $1,500 less.
- Slight edge on acceleration: 0-60 mph in 7.1 vs 7.3 seconds.
Availability: 2026 is the final model year for the Kia Niro EV.
5-year energy cost: Kia EV6 vs Kia Niro EV
| Charging mix | Kia EV6 | Kia Niro EV |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 296 Wh/mi | 300 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,350 | $3,400 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,600 | $4,650 |
| All public DC fast charging | $9,450 | $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
| Kia EV6 | Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 217 mi | 172 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 190 mi | 151 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 3 |
| Time spent charging | about 35 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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