2026 head-to-head · Small SUV
2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Kia Niro EV
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
FWD · Electric motor (150 kW) · Single-speed · 113 MPGe · 253 mi
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, the most efficient 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E (110 MPGe) costs about $829 a year to fuel and the 2026 Kia Niro EV (113 MPGe) about $810.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Ford Mustang Mach-E
- Kia Niro EV
Side by side
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| $829 | Your annual fuel cost | $810 |
| 110 MPGe | Combined efficiency | 113 MPGe |
| 115 MPGe | City | 126 MPGe |
| 104 MPGe | Highway | 101 MPGe |
| 30.7 kWh | Electricity use (kWh/100 mi) | 30 kWh |
| 320 mi | Driving range | 253 mi |
| — | Passenger volume | 100 cu ft |
| — | Cargo volume | 23 cu ft |
| 0 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 0 g/mi |
| 9/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 9/10 |
| 10/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 10/10 |
| 9.6 hrs | Charge time at 240V | 7.5 hrs |
| Electric | Powertrain | Electric |
| Electricity | Fuel | Electricity |
| Electric motor (207 kW) | Engine / motor | Electric motor (150 kW) |
| Single-speed | Transmission | Single-speed |
| RWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Kia Niro EV across model years
- Ford Mustang Mach-E
- Kia Niro EV
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
The Ford Mustang Mach-E goes farther between stops: about 320 miles on a charge, compared with 253 miles for the Kia Niro EV.
Among 114 2026 small SUVs, the Ford Mustang Mach-E ranks 14th and the Kia Niro EV 12th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E or the 2026 Kia Niro EV?
Measured by cost to drive, the Kia Niro EV. The Ford Mustang Mach-E is rated 110 MPGe combined and the Kia Niro EV 113 MPGe (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E vs. the Kia Niro EV per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, about $829 for the Ford Mustang Mach-E and $810 for the Kia Niro EV.
Which has more range?
The Ford Mustang Mach-E: about 320 miles versus 253 miles.
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