New Kia Niro EV for Sale nearMalibu, CA

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 $21,841, and over the past year that nationwide average reached a low of $19,059. Recently, prices have come down for the 2022, 2023, 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 earns strong owner approval across its model years. 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 center on fairly pedestrian performance, all-wheel drive not available, and range and tech that don't set new standards. 39.9% 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 strongest reviews point to a practical, easy-to-live-with EV with broad everyday appeal. Expert commentary also highlights a spacious cabin and a great warranty, which support confidence for used 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 long-term ownership, a used Niro EV is best approached with normal EV diligence around battery condition, charging habits, and warranty coverage.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 90.6% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2019 models.

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.
• Range & charging: Kia is aiming for 253 miles of range, and the Niro EV DC fast charges at 85 kilowatts, requiring 45 minutes to go from a 10% to 80% charge.
• Battery health: Check battery state-of-health, review how the car has been charged over time, and confirm remaining battery warranty coverage before you buy.

Which Kia Niro EV trim should I buy?

The 2023 Kia Niro EV offers these trims:

• Wind: The base trim brings the standard 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, plus a broad set of driver-assist features; it suits shoppers who want the core Niro EV experience.
• Wave: The Wave adds parking sensors, Remote Smart Parking Assist, and vehicle-to-load capability, making it the best-value trim for buyers who want the most convenience and flexibility.

What Kia Niro EV do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years tend to be the easiest to shop because you get more listings to compare and a better chance of finding the right color, mileage, and price combination. The strongest deal percentages also cluster around the most common recent model years.

What is the Kia Niro EV's resale value?

Prices are moving lower across the model years shown, which is helpful if you're shopping used. The declines are strongest on the older of the listed years, while the newer years are also trending down at a meaningful pace. That creates a favorable setup for buyers who want recent-model value without paying peak prices.

The 2023, 2024, and 2022 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 −7.76% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −5.08%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 40.5% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 40.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $22,442. The Kia Niro EV offers a spacious cabin that makes it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Range & charging: The latest model aims for 253 miles of range, uses a 64.8-kilowatt-hour battery pack, and DC fast charges at 85 kilowatts for a 10% to 80% charge in 45 minutes.
• Tech: The latest model gets a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Safety: The latest model adds Highway Driving Assist II on the Wave trim, with automated lane-change capability and machine learning.
• Starting price: The latest model's base price was expected to increase over $41,245.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.