How much does the Kia Niro EV cost in today's market?

Used Kia Niro EV prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Kia Niro EV's current nationwide average price is $22,632, and its year-round low is $19,085.68. That gives you a useful snapshot of where used pricing sits for this model right now. Recently, prices have come down for the 2022 and 2024 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Kia Niro EV a good car?

Yes — the Kia Niro EV is a strong used-car pick if you want a model with consistently high owner satisfaction and appealing expert feedback.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.83/5 across every model year in the data.

Expert reviews rate the 2023 and 2019 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs called out by experts are fairly pedestrian performance, the absence of all-wheel drive, and a driving feel that doesn't lead the class for handling or ride quality.

38.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Niro EV models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Kia Niro EV very highly, and the expert review data points to a polished, practical electric crossover with a spacious cabin and a strong warranty. Across the model years in the data, that combination suggests a vehicle that has earned a solid reputation with shoppers.

• Owners rate the Kia Niro EV between 4.67 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you focus on well-kept examples and verify charging and warranty coverage details before you buy.

What should I look for when buying a used Kia Niro EV?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 91.5% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Standard driver-assist features on the base Wind trim level include forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, a driver attention monitor, rear cross-traffic alert, safe exit warning, rear occupant alert, and blind-spot collision avoidance for pulling out of parallel parking spaces.
• Infotainment: The Niro EV gets a standard 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as SiriusXM satellite radio and a Harman Kardon audio system.

Which Kia Niro EV trim should I buy?

The 2023 Kia Niro EV offers...

• Wind: This is the entry trim and the best-value choice if you want the core Niro EV experience with standard driver-assist features, the 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, the 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and a Harman Kardon audio system.
• Wave: This trim adds parking sensors, Remote Smart Parking Assist, Highway Driving Assist II, and vehicle-to-load capability, making it the pick if you want the most advanced convenience and charging-related features in the lineup.

What Kia Niro EV do most buyers choose?

The Kia Niro EV years with the most listings are 2023, 2024, and 2022.

These higher-volume years tend to be the easiest places to shop because you get more inventory to compare and a better chance of finding the right color, mileage, and price combination. They also tend to be the years most shoppers cross-shop first when looking for a used Niro EV.

What is the Kia Niro EV's resale value?

The price movement is mixed, with two model years moving down and one moving up. For used buyers, that creates some attractive opportunities on the years that have softened, while one year has shown a modest gain. The smallest year-over-year changes are concentrated in the years shown here, which points to a relatively stable pricing picture overall.

The 2023, 2022, and 2024 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Kia Niro EV safe?

• 2023: 7/10
• 2019: 8/10

Standard driver-assist features on the base Wind trim level include forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, a driver attention monitor, rear cross-traffic alert, safe exit warning, rear occupant alert, and blind-spot collision avoidance for pulling out of parallel parking spaces.

For the safest used buy, the 2019 model posts the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used Kia Niro EV now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2024 model is at −7.85% versus a year ago, and the 2022 model is at −6.35%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 38.1% good and great deals, and the 2022 model has 39.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $22,780. The Kia Niro EV offers a spacious cabin and a practical, easy-to-live-with layout that makes it appealing as a daily driver.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The Niro EV has a 64.8-kilowatt-hour battery pack, 201 horsepower, 188 pound-feet of torque, and a 0-62 mph time of 7.8 seconds.
• Tech: The Niro EV gets a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and Digital Key 2.0 functionality.
• Safety: The latest model adds Highway Driving Assist II with automated lane-change capability and machine learning.
• Starting price: The 2023 model's base price was expected to rise above $41,245.

If you're buying used today, the 2023 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2027 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.