Kia Niro Electric
113 MPGe The 2026 Kia Niro Electric is EPA-rated at 113 MPGe combined (126 city / 101 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 133 gallons, $425 a year in fuel, or $0.028 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2019–2026 run it averages 112.5 MPGe, improving by 1 MPGe over 8 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.022 | $221 | $332 | $442 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.027 | $265 | $398 | $531 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.028 | $283 | $425 | $566 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.031 | $310 | $465 | $619 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.035 | $354 | $531 | $708 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.040 | $398 | $597 | $796 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.044 | $442 | $664 | $885 |
This is an electric vehicle, so the EPA rates it in MPGe — the distance it travels on the energy equivalent of a gallon of petrol. The dollar figures above are a petrol-equivalent illustration only; charging at home is billed per kWh and is normally far cheaper. Treat the MPGe as an efficiency comparison, not a fuel bill.
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 113 MPGe | 126 | 101 | $700 | — | 1 |
| 2025 | 113 MPGe | 126 | 101 | $700 | — | 1 |
| 2024 | 113 MPGe | 126 | 101 | $650 | — | 1 |
| 2023 | 113 MPGe | 126 | 101 | $650 | — | 1 |
| 2022 | 112 MPGe | 123 | 102 | $700 | — | 1 |
| 2021 | 112 MPGe | 123 | 102 | $700 | — | 1 |
| 2020 | 112 MPGe | 123 | 102 | $700 | — | 1 |
| 2019 | 112 MPGe | 123 | 102 | $700 | — | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 76 small station wagons models tracked here, the Kia Niro Electric ranks 3 on current figures, against a class average of 28.3 MPGe.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Kia Soul Electric (114), Chevrolet Bolt EV (120).
Questions
What MPG does the Kia Niro Electric get?
The 2026 Kia Niro Electric is rated at 113 MPGe combined by the EPA — 126 city and 101 highway. Across all 8 model years in the database it averages 112.5 MPGe, ranging from 112 to 113 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Kia Niro Electric cost in fuel per year?
At 113 MPGe and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 133 gallons — roughly $425 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.028 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $700.
Has the Kia Niro Electric become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 112 MPGe in 2019 to 113 in 2026 — an improvement of 1 MPGe, or 1% across 8 model years.
Is the Kia Niro Electric efficient for its class?
It ranks 3 of 76 in the Small Station Wagons class on current figures, against a class average of 28.3 MPGe. That is 84.7 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.