How much does it cost to run the Kia Niro EV per year in Australia?

Around $9,213 per year, or $1/km, based on 15,000 km/year in NSW. That covers charging, registration, insurance, servicing and depreciation.

How much does it cost to charge the Kia Niro EV?

Energy averages about $564 a year at 15,000 km with a mix of home, solar and public charging. Charging at home overnight (or on solar) is by far the cheapest option.

What is the 5-year running cost of the Kia Niro EV?

About $46,063 over 5 years at 15,000 km/year in NSW, of which roughly $31,495 is depreciation and $2,818 is charging.

Is the Kia Niro EV cheaper to run than the Hyundai Kona 2.0 MPI?

On pure running costs the gap is small over 5 years; the Kia Niro EV's lower energy and servicing costs are partly offset by its higher purchase price and depreciation. The calculator above shows the full picture for your situation.

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Kia Niro EV

From $62,990 driveaway · about $9,213/year to run

Battery: 64.8 kWh
Range (real): ~315 km
Efficiency: 17.0 kWh/100km
Cost per km: $1

Vs the Hyundai Kona 2.0 MPI, the Kia Niro EV costs about $5,897 more over 5 years — its higher purchase price offsets lower running costs. The gap narrows the more you drive.

Annual running cost

$9,213/year

At 15,000 km/year in NSW. 5-year total: $46,063.

Energy (charging)Home + public charging$564

RegistrationState-based, EV rates$500

InsuranceSegment average$1,500

ServicingNo oil changes, fewer parts$350

DepreciationResale value loss$6,299

EVs skip oil changes and have far fewer moving parts, so servicing is typically about $350/year. For typical repair and servicing prices on Australian cars, see AutoRepairCost.

Customise the calculation

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Pre-loaded with the Kia Niro EV. Change the state, distance, ownership period and charging mix to see your real numbers.

EV Running Cost Calculator

Compare the true 5-year ownership cost of an electric car vs its petrol equivalent in Australia.

⚡ Electric vehicle

⛽ Petrol equivalent

Annual distance15,000 km

Ownership period

State / Territory

EV charging mix

Home (grid)70%

Public charger20%

Home solar10%

Total: 100%

Over 5 years, the Kia Niro EV costs $5,147 more than the Hyundai Kona 2.0 MPI — but fuel savings grow every year.

Electric

Kia Niro EV

Energy / Fuel: $2,818
Registration: $2,500
Insurance: $7,500
Servicing: $1,750
Depreciation: $31,495

5-Year Total

$46,063

$1/km · $9,213/yr

Petrol

Hyundai Kona 2.0 MPI

CHEAPER

Energy / Fuel: $11,070
Registration: $2,500
Insurance: $7,500
Servicing: $2,750
Depreciation: $17,096

5-Year Total

$40,916

$1/km · $8,183/yr

💰 YOU SAVE $5,147

5-Year Cost Breakdown

Energy / Fuel

$2,818

PET

$11,070

Registration

$2,500

PET

$2,500

Insurance

$7,500

PET

$7,500

Servicing

$1,750

PET

$2,750

Depreciation

$31,495

PET

$17,096

Compare Kia Niro EV vs Hyundai Kona 2.0 MPI in detail See all Kia running costs

Vs comparable petrol cars

5-year running cost against 3 petrol alternatives, same assumptions.

Vehicle	5-yr cost	Per km	Vs Niro EV
⚡ Kia Niro EV	$46,063	$1	—
⛽ Hyundai Kona 2.0 MPI	$40,166	$1	−$5,897
⛽ Toyota RAV4 GX 2.0	$42,639	$1	−$3,424
⛽ BMW X3 xDrive20i	$79,039	$1	+$32,976

Green = the Niro EV is cheaper. Tap any petrol car for the full head-to-head.

FAQ

How much does it cost to run the Kia Niro EV per year in Australia?: Around $9,213 per year, or $1/km, based on 15,000 km/year in NSW. That covers charging, registration, insurance, servicing and depreciation.
How much does it cost to charge the Kia Niro EV?: Energy averages about $564 a year at 15,000 km with a mix of home, solar and public charging. Charging at home overnight (or on solar) is by far the cheapest option.
What is the 5-year running cost of the Kia Niro EV?: About $46,063 over 5 years at 15,000 km/year in NSW, of which roughly $31,495 is depreciation and $2,818 is charging.
Is the Kia Niro EV cheaper to run than the Hyundai Kona 2.0 MPI?: On pure running costs the gap is small over 5 years; the Kia Niro EV's lower energy and servicing costs are partly offset by its higher purchase price and depreciation. The calculator above shows the full picture for your situation.