Kia India Niro EV
Electric compact crossover · 4W · Launched 2026
₹35.0 Lakh (expected)
Ex-showroom India
Range
460 km
Battery
64.8 kWh
Top speed
167 km/h
Charge
8 hr
Power
204 bhp
Seats
5
Overview
Kia Niro EV is a compact crossover focused on practicality. 460 km range, eco-friendly materials, and Kia's reliability — the sensible luxury choice.
Best for
Practical-minded buyers wanting a no-nonsense, well-made electric crossover with good range
Pros & cons
+Pros
- 460 km range — very practical
- Eco-friendly interior materials
- Kia quality and service
- More practical than sporty EV6
−Cons
- Not yet launched in India
- 160mm GC — typical Kia/Hyundai issue
- ₹35L — mid-premium
- Less exciting than EV6
Key features
Safety features
Known issues & how ev.care helps
Important: These issues were reported in earlier production batches and have largely been addressed by Kia India in newer models through OTA updates and manufacturing improvements. If you experience any of these, ev.care's certified technicians can diagnose and resolve them — often in a single visit.
Not yet launched
Reported in earlier models — Kia India has released fixes for newer batches.
ev.care covers all Kia India EVs — our technicians are DIYguru-certified on Kia India platforms. We've completed thousands of Kia India repairs across Delhi (expanding to 30+ cities by 2027).
Buying considerations
- 1Niro is for practicality, EV6 is for excitement — choose accordingly
- 2Compare with Hyundai Creta EV for similar positioning
All specifications
Battery & charging+
| Battery capacity | 64.8 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (ARAI) | 460 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 8 hours |
| Fast charge | 10-80% in 43 min (80kW DC) |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 0 km |
| Battery repurchase | No |
Performance+
| Top speed | 167 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 204 bhp |
| Torque | 255 Nm |
| Motor type | PMSM |
| Drive type | FWD |
Dimensions+
| Kerb weight | 1748 kg |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 160 mm |
| Boot space | 475 litres |
| Seating | 5 seats |
On-road price by city
Estimated on-road price of Kia India Niro EV. Actual price may vary by dealer and variant. Includes RTO + insurance + handling.
| City | Ex-showroom | RTO | Insurance | On-road (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Delhi | ₹35.00 Lakh | ₹1.40 Lakh(4%) | ₹1.23 Lakh | ₹37.77 Lakh |
Mumbai | ₹35.00 Lakh | ₹3.85 Lakh(11%) | ₹1.23 Lakh | ₹40.23 Lakh |
Bengaluru | ₹35.00 Lakh | ₹2.80 Lakh(8%) | ₹1.23 Lakh | ₹39.17 Lakh |
Hyderabad | ₹35.00 Lakh | ₹3.15 Lakh(9%) | ₹1.23 Lakh | ₹39.52 Lakh |
Chennai | ₹35.00 Lakh | ₹2.80 Lakh(8%) | ₹1.23 Lakh | ₹39.17 Lakh |
Pune | ₹35.00 Lakh | ₹3.50 Lakh(10%) | ₹1.23 Lakh | ₹39.88 Lakh |
Ahmedabad | ₹35.00 Lakh | ₹2.10 Lakh(6%) | ₹1.23 Lakh | ₹38.48 Lakh |
Kolkata | ₹35.00 Lakh | ₹1.75 Lakh(5%) | ₹1.23 Lakh | ₹38.13 Lakh |
Estimates based on standard RTO rates. EV-specific exemptions may apply in some states. Contact dealer for exact on-road pricing.
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ev.care expert verdict
Based on real service data from ev.care's 2,500+ EV repair network and hands-on evaluation.
Good
Kia India Niro EV
₹35.0 Lakh (expected)
Bottom line
The Kia India Niro EV scores 7.3/10 overall. Best suited for: Practical-minded buyers wanting a no-nonsense, well-made electric crossover with good range. Key strength: 460 km range — very practical. Main consideration: not yet launched in india.
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