2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
Hyundai Kona vs Kia Niro EV
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- The Kona goes 13 km further on electricity (420 vs 407 km).
- Only the Kona offers AWD or 4WD, useful in a Canadian winter.
- Transport Canada lists 3 safety recalls for the 2026 Kona and 0 for the Niro EV.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec |  | KiaKia Niro EV |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | $26,749 | — |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 9.8/10 | 9.6/10 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 2 | 2.1 |
| City | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Highway | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| Electric range | 420 km | 407 km |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | — | — |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | 201 hp | — |
| Seats | — | — |
| Drivetrain | AWD, FWD | — |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | Yes | No |
| Fuel required | — | — |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 10 | 1 |
| 2026 safety recalls (Transport Canada) | 3 | 0 |
The best figure on each row is highlighted. MSRP is the cheapest checked trim; fuel use is the most efficient trim.