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Used Kia Niro EV: prices, battery health and what to check

Practical hatch-SUV: about $22,000 average asking ($17,000 for 2019-2022 up to $24,300 for 2024). Biggest thing to check: recall completion (the 2022 battery safety plug, the 2020 coolant-leak unit) and a battery health reading, since little public battery data exists. Prices are dealer asking prices from October 2026 listings, not sale prices, so expect to negotiate.

Used Kia Niro EV prices by model year

Dealer asking prices by model year, rounded to $100 (two CarGurus readings shown as a range where they differ)
Model yearAverage asking (CarGurus)
2019$16,600
2020$16,900
2021$20,900
2022$17,500 to $17,600
2023$21,700 to $21,900
2024$22,400 to $24,300
2025$27,600
2026$39,600

Our price ranges, rounded to $500:

Single source for per-year prices; 2021 is an outlier. Medium-low confidence. Asking prices, not sale prices.

Battery health

Across all EVs: Geotab (about 22,700 EVs, 21 models; press release Jan 13 2026; blog Apr 28 2026): average battery degradation is 2.3% a year, up from 1.8% in Geotab's earlier study (Geotab's page dates that study 2023 in one place and 2024 in another). Cars that DC fast charge on under 12% of sessions lose 1.5% a year; over 12% lose 2.5% a year. Hot-climate cars lose about 0.4% a year more than mild-climate cars.

Warranty and whether it transfers

Kia America's 2025MY EV Warranty and Consumer Information Manual (copy filed with NHTSA) gives the EV System warranty (electric motor, high voltage battery, EPCU, on-board charger) as 120 months/100,000 miles from the Date of First Service and says: 'Any remaining portion of any warranty, except the 120 months/100,000 miles Power Train (Original Owner) warranty, is fully transferable to subsequent owners.' So the remaining EV System term should pass to a second owner. That is the 2025MY EV manual; the Niro EV's own model-year manual was not opened, and Kia's U.S. warranty web page is silent on owners, so confirm by VIN.

Recalls and known issues

NHTSA recall campaigns worth asking about (run the VIN to see which apply to a specific car)
CampaignWhat it isModel yearsStatus
24V358High voltage battery safety plug may overheat and melt; do not charge in a garage until replaced2022
22V899Electric power control unit may leak coolant internally; loss of drive power2020
25V426Rearview camera circuit board may be damaged so the image does not display2020-2022
24V057A drive shaft may have been improperly heat-treated and break under load (loss of drive power)2023-2024 Niro EV (and 2023 EV6)
24V271Differential gear bolts may not be tightened properly (loss of drive power or lock-up); NHTSA lists only 8 vehicles2023
25V024Floor wiring under the front passenger seat may be damaged, preventing air bags and seat belts from deploying properly2023-2025 Niro EV, Hybrid and PHEV

Check any car by VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup and ask for the dealer work order, not just a "recall done" note.

Range and charging

EPA-rated range by model year (fueleconomy.gov), lowest to highest version
Model yearEPA range
2019239 miles
2020239 miles
2021239 miles
2022239 miles
2023253 miles
2024253 miles
2025253 miles
2026253 miles

What to check before you buy a used Kia Niro EV

  1. Run the VIN: 2022 cars for the battery safety plug (24V358), 2020 cars for the coolant-leak unit (22V899), 2020-2022 for the rearview camera board (25V426), 2023-2024 for the drive shaft (24V057).
  2. Confirm the EV System warranty that is left (10 years/100,000 miles from first service) by VIN; Kia's EV manual says the remaining term transfers to later owners, but get it from a Kia dealer in writing.
  3. Know the generation: Gen 1 is 239 miles; Gen 2 (2023+) is 253 miles and has an optional heat pump.
  4. Ask about the NACS adapter (not included for Niro EV owners) and test a DC fast charge.
  5. Check the passenger-seat floor wiring recall (25V024) on 2023-2025 cars.
  6. Take a charging-history question to the seller: how often it DC fast charged (Geotab finds about 2.5% a year loss for frequent fast chargers vs 1.5% for rare ones).

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Questions people ask

How much does a used Kia Niro EV cost?

About $22,000 average asking price in October 2026 dealer listings. By model year: 2019-2020 $16,000 to $17,500; 2022 $17,000 to $18,000; 2023-2024 $21,500 to $24,500. These are asking prices, so expect to negotiate.

What is the biggest thing to check on a used Kia Niro EV?

Recall completion (the 2022 battery safety plug, the 2020 coolant-leak unit) and a battery health reading, since little public battery data exists. Run the VIN for open recalls and get a battery health reading before you agree on a price.

Which recalls should I ask about on a used Kia Niro EV?

Start with 24V358 (high voltage battery safety plug may overheat and melt; do not charge in a garage until replaced, 2022); 22V899 (electric power control unit may leak coolant internally; loss of drive power, 2020); 25V426 (rearview camera circuit board may be damaged so the image does not display, 2020-2022). Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to a specific car and ask for proof of the repair.

How far does a used Kia Niro EV go on a charge?

EPA-rated range runs from 239 miles (2019, the shortest-range version) to 253 miles (2023), depending on year and battery. An older car will have lost some capacity, so ask for a battery health reading.

Sources: Recurrent: Which electric vehicles have heat pumps (undated, (c)2026), CarGurus used Kia Niro EV listings page: nationwide average price and average price by model year (page data dated Oct 6-7, 2026; asking prices, dealer fees excluded), CarWhere Kia Niro market page (hybrid, plug-in hybrid and EV combined, so not used for price), Kia America warranty page: EV System 10 years / 100,000 miles incl. high-voltage battery; capacity coverage below 70%, Kia America 2025MY EV Warranty and Consumer Information Manual (copy filed with NHTSA): EV System warranty 120 months/100,000 miles; 'Any remaining portion of any warranty, except the 120 months/100,000 miles Power Train (Original Owner) warranty, is fully transferable to subsequent owners', Electrive: Kia EV drivers gain access to U.S. Superchargers (2025-04-26), Green Car Reports: Kia EVs gain Tesla Supercharger access; Kia NACS adapter $249, Niro EV not in the free group (search-result summary only), TheChargePort Supercharger access guide (compatibility verified 2026-07-19; network figures 2026-09-24), Geotab EV battery health study (press release 2026-01-13; blog dated 2026-04-28), about 22,700 EVs, 21 models