KIA Niro EV vs smart #3
How the KIA Niro EV and the smart #3 compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, motorway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| KIA Niro EV | smart #3 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 286 mi | 283 mi |
| Usable battery | 64.8 kWh | 62 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 15.7 kWh/100 km | 16.3 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2024 | 2024 |
Real-world range, side by side
| KIA Niro EV | smart #3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 190 mi | 187 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 272 mi | 268 mi |
| Motorway | 223 mi | 221 mi |
| City | 309 mi | 305 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- KIA Niro EV
- Further in winter
- KIA Niro EV
- More efficient
- KIA Niro EV
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the KIA Niro EV or the smart #3?
- On the official WLTP cycle the KIA Niro EV is rated 286 mi and the smart #3 283 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 190 mi from the KIA Niro EV and 187 mi from the smart #3.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the WLTP energy use per 100 km, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.