USA EV Comparison: Kia Niro EV Long Range vs EV3 Long Range

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…) has a starting price of $39600, compared to the Kia EV3 Long Range (2024-…), which starts at $35000.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Kia Niro EV Long Range Kia EV3 Long Range
Years of Production 2022-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture South Korea South Korea
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price USA (New) $39600 $35000
Price USA (Used) $16775 - Price USA (Used)
GCC Score 6 6.5

Range and Efficiency

The Kia EV3 Long Range (2024-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…).

Property Kia Niro EV Long Range Kia EV3 Long Range
Range (EPA) 253 mi 311 mi
Range (WLTP) 288 mi 373 mi
Range (GCC) 242 mi 306 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 68 kWh 81.4 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 64.8 kWh 78 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 26.8 kWh/100 mi 25.5 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.73 mi/kWh 3.92 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.1 8.6

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Kia EV3 Long Range (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 135 kW, while the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…) maxes out at 85 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property Kia Niro EV Long Range Kia EV3 Long Range
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 85 kW 135 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 1
Charging Score 5.7 6.3

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.

Property Kia Niro EV Long Range Kia EV3 Long Range
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 150 kW 150 kW
Motor Power (hp) 201 hp 201 hp
Motor Torque 188 lb-ft 209 lb-ft
0-60 mph 7.1 s 7.4 s
Top Speed 104 mph 105 mph
Performance Score 3.4 3.6

Dimensions

The Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the Kia EV3 Long Range (2024-…).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Kia Niro EV Long Range Kia EV3 Long Range
Length 174 in 169.3 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 71.9 in 72.8 in
Height 61.8 in 61.4 in
Wheelbase 107.1 in 105.5 in

Cargo and Towing

The Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.

The Kia EV3 Long Range (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…).

Property Kia Niro EV Long Range Kia EV3 Long Range
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 3721 lb 4299 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 22.8 ft3 16.2 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 63.7 ft3 44.1 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 0.7 ft3 0.9 ft3
Towing Capacity 1653 lb 2205 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 6.2 6
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