Kia Niro EV vs petrol car: savings

Yearly running-cost savings and break-even point for the Kia Niro EV compared with a petrol car.

Usable battery64.8 kWh

WLTP range460 km

Efficiency14.1 kWh/100 km

Max charging11 / 85 kW

Kia Niro EV: compact SUV body style illustration — Kia Niro EV Wind · body style illustration (not the exact model)

Kia Niro EV vs petrol savings

Yearly energy cost by country (15,000 km)

Country	Kia Niro EV	Petrol car	Saved
United Kingdom	£612	£1,703	£1,091
Germany	€900	€2,289	€1,389
France	€596	€2,164	€1,568
Canada	C$398	C$1,462	C$1,065
Australia	A$842	A$1,502	A$659
United Arab Emirates	AED 689	AED 2,272	AED 1,583
India	₹16,146	₹98,407	₹82,261
Saudi Arabia	SAR 454	SAR 2,272	SAR 1,818
Netherlands	€595	€2,388	€1,793
Spain	€621	€1,880	€1,259
Italy	€690	€2,087	€1,397
Japan	¥82,358	¥150,832	¥68,474
Norway	€447	€2,048	€1,600
Sweden	€631	€1,540	€909
China	CN¥1,219	CN¥8,005	CN¥6,786
South Africa	R7,375	R19,198	R11,823
Mexico	MX$4,281	MX$24,940	MX$20,660
Turkey	₺6,747	₺51,860	₺45,113

Frequently asked questions

How much can I save with a Kia Niro EV?

Charging at home, about €1,236 a year in energy for 15,000 km at average prices, compared with a 6.5 L/100 km petrol car. Lower maintenance adds to that.

When does a Kia Niro EV pay for itself?

It depends on the price difference with the car you’d otherwise buy. Enter both prices under “Customize” in the calculator to see your break-even year.