Kia discontinues Niro EV in US, will launch EV3 as affordable alternative

Kia is dropping the Niro EV from its 2027 US lineup and will only sell the hybrid version. The EV3 will replace it later this year as Kia’s most affordable electric vehicle.

First covered Jul 2, 2026 · 10:39 AM PT · 1 article

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3h Electrek Kia axed its affordable EV, but a replacement is set to go on sale soon — Kia is dropping the Niro EV from its 2027 US lineup and will only sell the hybrid version. The EV3 will replace it later this year as Kia’s most affordable…

Appeared in: 2026-07-02 (#9)

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