Running Cost

Electricity cost multiplied by the car's WLTP efficiency rating.

Based on cents per kWh:

{model}

{dollar}

$/100 km

{wh}

Wh/km (WLTP)

Efficiency listed on your EV's dashboard shows energy consumed from the battery.

But running cost must use the WLTP electric energy consumption rating that includes power consumed during charging. Charging losses are typically between 7-12%.

Dashboard Economy

Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.

{wh}

Wh/km

{kwh}

kWh/100 km

{km}

km/kWh

Vehicle consumption is displayed on the dashboard and is re-calculated as you drive. It is different to the WLTP rated consumption (which measures power from the mains).

This number is estimated by comparing the usable battery capacity against the WLTP range.

See more about WLTP range and efficiency.

Range (WLTP)

Range is from the manufacturer's WLTP range specification.

Highway Range

Highway range is an estimate if most of your travel is open road (100 km/h).

WLTP range is helpful if most of your travel is 80 km/h and under, but not so good for open road estimates.

See more about WLTP range and efficiency.

Tow Capacity

Unbraked (kg) / Braked (kg)

Most EVs can have towbars fitted for carrying bikes (but not for towing loads).

Towing a load will significantly decrease range (typically by 50%).

See all EVs ranked by tow capacity.

Luggage Capacity 🧳

Seats up (Litres) / Seats down (Liters)

The volume of space available.

Frunk

Volume (Litres)

The American term "front trunk" indicates how much storage space is available under the bonnet of the car.

Battery Capacity 🔋

Total (Gross) kWh / Usable (Net) kWh

Usable battery capacity is the number of kilowatt-hours that the vehicle can access.

Complete guide to EV batteries.

Home Charge

The maximum speed the EV can charge at home or a public AC charger.

An EV has a built-in charger that converts household AC electricity into DC current that goes into the battery.

This limits the maximum speed you can charge at home - no matter what extra equipment you install. Some public chargers (such as at motor camps and shopping malls) are also AC only.

Fast Charge ⚡

The maximum speed the EV can charge at a public DC fast charger.

Speed is also limited by the capacity of the public charger. In NZ, fast chargers are typically 25 kW, 50 kW, 100 kW, 175 kW, and 300 kW.

Temperature (20°+ is ideal) and battery state-of-charge affect speed (an empty battery charges faster).

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  3. Niro

Kia Niro

The Kia Niro is a series of mid-size SUVs available in hybrid, plugin-hybrid, and full electric variations. The Niro was available in NZ from 2019 and received a major update in late 2022.

Kia Niro

2022→

Range

460kms

Battery

64.8kWh

Price

$60,365*
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Boot Space
  • Frunk
  • SUV
  • 5
  • 4420 mm
  • 1825 mm
  • 1570 mm
  • 475 L / 1392 L
  • 20 L
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Battery
  • Tow
  • 7.8 s
  • 167 km/h
  • 150 kW
  • FWD
  • 68 / 64.8
  • 300 kg / 750 kg
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • Home charge
  • Fast charge (DC)
  • Dashboard economy
  • 354 km
  • $2.43/100 km
  • 11 kW
  • 80 kW
  • 141 Wh/km

The second-generation Niro has a slightly increased range but significant interior and exterior design upgrades. It has a small front trunk and can tow up to a 750 kg braked or a 300 kg unbraked trailer.

Two trims are available: Light and Water (+$7,000). Water offers V2L ability, fog lamps, composite leather interior, heated front seats, a larger 10.25" screen, Harman Kardon 8-speaker sound system, and a wireless phone charger.

Price increase from $67,900 to $68,990 on 1/10/22

Kia Niro (1st gen)
USED

2019-2022

Range

455kms

Battery

64kWh

Price

$48k+
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Boot Space
  • Frunk
  • SUV
  • 5
  • 4375 mm
  • 1805 mm
  • 1570 mm
  • 451 L / 1405 L
  • -
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Battery
  • Tow
  • 7.8 s
  • 167 km/h
  • 150 kW
  • FWD
  • 67.5 / 64
  • -
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • Home charge
  • Fast charge (DC)
  • Dashboard economy
  • 350 km
  • $2.46/100 km
  • 7.2 kW
  • 77 kW
  • No data

The first generation of Kia Niro EV was available from 2019- 2022. In March 2022, Kia NZ reported that all new Niro EVs were sold out for 2022. The next generation Niro EV was available from 2022 onwards.

This first-generation Niro EV offered three trim levels; the basic EX. The mid-level SX includes mid-spec a larger 10.25-inch touchscreen, sat nav, and JBL audio.

The top-end Premium variant adds heated and ventilated seats, a heated steering wheel, and wireless charging.

See the spec sheet here.

Kia Niro Plus

2022→

Range

427kms

Battery

64kWh

Price

$56,365*
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Boot Space
  • Frunk
  • SUV
  • 5
  • 4385 mm
  • 1805 mm
  • 1640 mm
  • 410 L / 1421 L
  • -
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Battery
  • Tow
  • -
  • -
  • 150 kW
  • FWD
  • 67.5 / 64
  • -
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • Home charge
  • Fast charge (DC)
  • Dashboard economy
  • 329 km
  • $2.49/100 km
  • 7.2 kW
  • 80 kW
  • 150 Wh/km

The Niro Plus is higher than the regular Niro. The extra space allows for a boot capacity of 1,497 litres (seats folded flat). The seats are also 5 cm larger than the standard Niro.

* Rebate applied. Original price is $68,990
* Rebate applied. Original price is $64,990

How many Niro's sold in NZ?

Data shown for all Kia Niro variations combined including both NZ New and Used import registrations. Breakdown by year or month.

How many Niro's are there in NZ?

There have been 657 Kia Niro's registered in NZ to date.

This is made up of 99.8% NZ New and 0.2% Used Import.

How many of each submodel is there?

How many units of each major model variation (NZ new) have been registered to date.

Raw submodel dataUnits
EV EX 455 150KW/EV274
EV SX 455 150KW/EV154
EV LIGHT 460 64KWH144
EV WATER 460 64KWH40
EV PREMIUM 455 150KW37
EV EX 289 100KW/EV7
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