Chevrolet Bolt EV vs Kia Niro
The Chevrolet Bolt EV is more fuel-efficient at 120 MPG combined, against 112 MPG for the Kia Niro. At EPA assumptions that is about $50 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Bolt EV | Kia Niro | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 94 | 46 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 5 and 0 | 7 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 7,000 miles | 60,000 miles |
| Recalls | 7 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 120 MPG | 112 MPG |
| City and highway | 131 and 109 | 123 and 102 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $650 | $700 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 94 complaints for the Chevrolet Bolt EV and 46 for the Kia Niro. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 7 for the Chevrolet Bolt EV, 1 for the Kia Niro.