Global EV Comparison: Kia Niro EV Long Range vs EV3 Standard Range
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General Info
The Kia EV3 Standard Range (2024-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €35990. The Kia Niro EV Long Range (2018-2022) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €19979 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Kia Niro EV Long Range | Kia EV3 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2018-2022 | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea | South Korea |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €35990 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €19979 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 5.7 | 6 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2018-2022) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Kia EV3 Standard Range (2024-…).
| Property | Kia Niro EV Long Range | Kia EV3 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 385 km | 349 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 455 km | 410 km |
| Range (GCC) | 376 km | 340 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 67.5 kWh | 58.3 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 64 kWh | 55 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17 kWh/100 km | 16.2 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.88 km/kWh | 6.18 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.8 | 6.5 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Kia EV3 Standard Range (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 100 kW, while the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2018-2022) maxes out at 77 kW.
The Kia EV3 Standard Range (2024-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2018-2022) is limited to 7.2 kW.
| Property | Kia Niro EV Long Range | Kia EV3 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 7.2 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 77 kW | 100 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 4.5 | 5.5 |
Performance
Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.
Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Kia EV3 Standard Range (2024-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.
| Property | Kia Niro EV Long Range | Kia EV3 Standard 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 | 395 Nm | 283 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.8 s | 7.5 s |
| Top Speed | 167 km/h | 170 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.8 | 3.6 |
Dimensions
The Kia EV3 Standard Range (2024-…) is wider, but has a similar length and height to the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2018-2022).
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Kia Niro EV Long Range | Kia EV3 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4375 mm | 4300 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1805 mm | 1850 mm |
| Height | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm | 2680 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Kia EV3 Standard Range (2024-…) features a larger trunk, but the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2018-2022) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Kia EV3 Standard Range (2024-…), but the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2018-2022) doesn’t have one.
The Kia EV3 Standard Range (2024-…) has a towing capacity of up to 500 kg, whereas the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2018-2022) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.
| Property | Kia Niro EV Long Range | Kia EV3 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1791 kg | 1800 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 451 l | 460 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1405 l | 1250 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 25 l |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 500 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.5 | 6 |
