Global EV Comparison: Kia Niro EV Long Range vs Nissan Leaf 75 kWh

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General Info

The Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €45690. Although the Nissan Leaf 75 kWh (2025-…) has been announced, it is not yet in production and will not be available for sale in Europe.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Kia Niro EV Long Range Nissan Leaf 75 kWh
Years of Production 2022-… 2025-…
Current Status Produced Announced
Country of Manufacture South Korea Japan, UK, USA
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (New) €45690 - Price Europe (New)
Price Europe (Used) €30900 - Price Europe (Used)
GCC Score 6.1 5.9

Range and Efficiency

The Nissan Leaf 75 kWh (2025-…) 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 Nissan Leaf 75 kWh
Range (EPA) 407 km 488 km
Range (WLTP) 463 km - Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC) 390 km 464 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 68 kWh 75 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 64.8 kWh 71.2 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 16.6 kWh/100 km 15.3 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.02 km/kWh 6.52 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.2 8.6

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Nissan Leaf 75 kWh (2025-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 150 kW, while the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…) maxes out at 85 kW.

The Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Nissan Leaf 75 kWh (2025-…) is limited to 7.2 kW.

Property Kia Niro EV Long Range Nissan Leaf 75 kWh
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 7.2 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 85 kW 150 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 5.7 5.1

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

The Nissan Leaf 75 kWh (2025-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Kia Niro EV Long Range Nissan Leaf 75 kWh
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 150 kW 160 kW
Motor Power (hp) 201 hp 214 hp
Motor Torque 255 Nm 354 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.8 s 7.1 s
Top Speed 167 km/h 157 km/h
Performance Score 3.4 3.7

Dimensions

The Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…) and Nissan Leaf 75 kWh (2025-…) are about the same size.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Kia Niro EV Long Range Nissan Leaf 75 kWh
Length 4420 mm 4405 mm
Width (with Mirrors) - Width (with Mirrors) 2099 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1825 mm 1810 mm
Height 1570 mm 1557 mm
Wheelbase 2720 mm 2690 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Nissan Leaf 75 kWh (2025-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…), but the Nissan Leaf 75 kWh (2025-…) doesn’t have one.

The Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…) has a towing capacity of up to 750 kg, whereas the Nissan Leaf 75 kWh (2025-…) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Kia Niro EV Long Range Nissan Leaf 75 kWh
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1739 kg 1899 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 475 l 565 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1392 l 1573 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 20 l - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 750 kg - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 6.2 5.8
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