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General Info
Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Mitsubishi i-MiEV Gen 1 (2010-2021) for as low as $2995, while the Kia Niro EV Standard Range (2019-2022) was never offered for sale in the United States.
The Kia Niro EV Standard Range (2019-2022) is a SUV, whereas the Mitsubishi i-MiEV Gen 1 (2010-2021) is a Hatchback.
Property
Kia Niro EV Standard Range
Mitsubishi i-MiEV Gen 1
Years of Production
2019-2022 Years of Production
2010-2021 Years of Production
Current Status
Discontinued Current Status
Discontinued Current Status
Country of Manufacture
South Korea Country of Manufacture
Japan Country of Manufacture
Body Style
SUV Body Style
Hatchback Body Style
Market Availability
EU Market Availability
EU, USA Market Availability
Price USA (Used)
- Price USA (Used)
$2995 Price USA (Used)
GCC Score
5.2 GCC Score
4.2 GCC Score
Range and Efficiency
While the Kia Niro EV Standard Range (2019-2022) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Mitsubishi i-MiEV Gen 1 (2010-2021).
Property
Kia Niro EV Standard Range
Mitsubishi i-MiEV Gen 1
Range (EPA)
- Range (EPA)
59 mi Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP)
180 mi Range (WLTP)
- Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC)
153 mi Range (GCC)
65 mi Range (GCC)
Battery Capacity (Nominal)
42 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
16 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
Battery Capacity (Usable)
39.2 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
14.5 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
Efficiency per 100 mi
25.6 kWh/100 mi Efficiency per 100 mi
22.3 kWh/100 mi Efficiency per 100 mi
Efficiency per kWh
3.9 mi/kWh Efficiency per kWh
4.48 mi/kWh Efficiency per kWh
Range and Efficiency Score
5.8 Range and Efficiency Score
5.7 Range and Efficiency Score
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Mitsubishi i-MiEV Gen 1 (2010-2021) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 50 kW, while the Kia Niro EV Standard Range (2019-2022) maxes out at 44 kW.
The Kia Niro EV Standard Range (2019-2022) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 7.2 kW, whereas the Mitsubishi i-MiEV Gen 1 (2010-2021) is limited to 3.7 kW.
Property
Kia Niro EV Standard Range
Mitsubishi i-MiEV Gen 1
Max Charging Power (AC)
7.2 kW Max Charging Power (AC)
3.7 kW Max Charging Power (AC)
Max Charging Power (DC)
44 kW Max Charging Power (DC)
50 kW Max Charging Power (DC)
Architecture
400 V Architecture
400 V Architecture
Charge Port
CCS Type 2 Charge Port
CHAdeMOType 1 (J1772) Charge Port
Charging Score
4 Charging Score
3 Charging Score
Performance
The Mitsubishi i-MiEV Gen 1 (2010-2021) is rear-wheel drive, while the Kia Niro EV Standard Range (2019-2022) offers a front-wheel drive system.
The Kia Niro EV Standard Range (2019-2022) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.
Property
Kia Niro EV Standard Range
Mitsubishi i-MiEV Gen 1
Drive Type
FWD Drive Type
RWD Drive Type
Motor Type
PMSM Motor Type
PMSM Motor Type
Motor Power (kW)
100 kW Motor Power (kW)
49 kW Motor Power (kW)
Motor Power (hp)
134 hp Motor Power (hp)
66 hp Motor Power (hp)
Motor Torque
291 lb-ft Motor Torque
145 lb-ft Motor Torque
0-60 mph
9.5 s 0-60 mph
15.3 s 0-60 mph
Top Speed
96 mph Top Speed
81 mph Top Speed
Performance Score
3 Performance Score
1.4 Performance Score
Dimensions
The Kia Niro EV Standard Range (2019-2022) is longer and wider, but the Mitsubishi i-MiEV Gen 1 (2010-2021) is taller.
The Kia Niro EV Standard Range (2019-2022) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
Property
Kia Niro EV Standard Range
Mitsubishi i-MiEV Gen 1
Length
172.2 in Length
144.7 in Length
Width (with Mirrors)
- Width (with Mirrors)
70.6 in Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors)
71.1 in Width (w/o Mirrors)
62.4 in Width (w/o Mirrors)
Height
61.4 in Height
63.6 in Height
Wheelbase
106.3 in Wheelbase
100.4 in Wheelbase
Cargo and Towing
The Kia Niro EV Standard Range (2019-2022) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in the US.