The battery in Kia electric cars, model by model
3 models listed. For each one: the battery versions, the manufacturer warranty, the state of health to expect for its age, and what a failure costs out of warranty.
Kia e-Niro
2018 – 2022Replacing one module€800 – €2,200Kia EV6
since 2021Replacing one module€900 – €2,500Kia Soul EV
2014 – 2019Replacing one module€500 – €1,500
What to know about Kia batteries
The catalogue covers 3 Kia electric models, on sale since 2014. The packs recorded use NMC cells, which largely decides how quickly capacity falls.
Battery warranty. The terms recorded for Kia range from 7 to 8 years, up to 100,000 miles, with a guaranteed minimum capacity of 70%. These terms depend on the date of first registration, not on the model alone: the checker gives the end date for a specific car.
Cost of a failure. Every model in the catalogue can be repaired module by module rather than by a full replacement, for between €500 and €2,500 depending on the model, whereas a new pack is priced at around €9,500 to €16,000. These are orders of magnitude recorded in France, never quotes.