Kia Niro EV vs Hyundai Kona Electric: home charging cost
At the July 2026 Ofgem price cap (26.11p/kWh), the Hyundai Kona Electric costs less to charge — it is the cheaper of the two to run at 6.1p per mile vs 6.7p for the Kia Niro EV — a difference of about £68.81 over 10,000 miles of home charging.
Prices based on the Ofgem price cap of 26.11 p/kWh, effective 1 July 2026.Source: Ofgem
| Kia Niro EV64.8 kWh | Hyundai Kona Electric65.4 kWh | |
|---|---|---|
| Full charge cost | £19.23 | £19.40 |
| Cost per mile | 6.7p | 6.1p |
| 20-80% on a 7 kW wallbox | 5 hr 33 min | 5 hr 36 min |
| Usable battery | 64.8 kWh | 65.4 kWh |
| WLTP range | 285 miles | 319 miles |
| Efficiency | 4.4 mi/kWh | 4.9 mi/kWh |
| Max AC charging | 11 kW | 10.5 kW |
At a glance
Kia Niro EV£19.23
Hyundai Kona Electric£19.40
Kia Niro EV6.7p
Hyundai Kona Electric6.1p
Kia Niro EV5 hr 33 min
Hyundai Kona Electric5 hr 36 min
The bigger battery costs more to fill but is not necessarily more expensive to run — cost per mile depends on efficiency, not battery size. Costs include ~12% AC charging losses, and both figures rise in the cold — typically 10–30% in winter. On an off-peak tariff both cars cost roughly two thirds less per mile.