KIA Niro EV vs Volvo EX30
How the KIA Niro EV and the Volvo EX30 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 | Volvo EX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 286 mi | 296 mi |
| Usable battery | 64.8 kWh | 65 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 15.7 kWh/100 km | 17 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2024 | 2024 |
Real-world range, side by side
| KIA Niro EV | Volvo EX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 190 mi | 196 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 272 mi | 281 mi |
| Motorway | 223 mi | 231 mi |
| City | 309 mi | 319 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- Volvo EX30
- Further in winter
- Volvo EX30
- More efficient
- KIA Niro EV
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the KIA Niro EV or the Volvo EX30?
- On the official WLTP cycle the KIA Niro EV is rated 286 mi and the Volvo EX30 296 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 190 mi from the KIA Niro EV and 196 mi from the Volvo EX30.
- 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.