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How often would I have to charge the 2026 Kia Niro?

Charge every

4days

  • 7 charges in 4 weeks at 33 miles a day.
  • 33 miles a day: about 12,000 miles a year.
  • Range 253 mi. 152 mi between 80% and 20%.
  • 924 miles in 4 weeks: about $47 of power.
  • About $610 a year at 17 cents per kWh.

Pick an EV

Charge to
20% reservekept freeday 1day 2day 3day 4253 mi EPA range2 or more sources152 mi between charges
Battery at the end of each day. Stamp: plug in that night. Tap a day to make it a 200 mi trip.
2026 Kia Niro: numbers drawn
MeasureValue
TrimEV Wind FWD
MSRP$39,700
EPA range253 mi
kWh per 100 mi30 kWh/100 mi
MPGe113 MPGe
Battery64.8 kWh
Miles between 80% and 20%152
Miles in 4 weeks924
Power cost, 4 weeks$47
Power cost a year$610

Best EPA range: higher than 6% of 66 EVs (2026).

What this cannot tell you

EPA range. Cold, speed, loads and battery age cut it. 20% kept in reserve.

Home charging every night at one price. Fast-charging costs not included.

How values are checked