Compare the2026 Chevrolet Blazer EVVS 2025 Kia Niro EV

The Chevrolet Blazer EV has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags help prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The Niro EV doesn’t offer a front passenger side knee airbag.

In a Vehicle-to-Vehicle Frontal Crash Prevention 2.0 test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Chevrolet Blazer EV achieved a “Good” rating - the highest possible - for its performance in forward collision warning and automatic braking systems, demonstrating its excellent capabilities in preventing collisions. The Kia Niro EV has not been tested.

The Blazer EV offers all-wheel drive to maximize traction under poor conditions, especially in ice and snow. The Niro EV doesn’t offer all-wheel drive.

The Blazer EV has a standard HD Surround Vision to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle on a screen. The Niro EV only offers a rear monitor and front and rear parking sensors that beep or flash a light. That doesn’t help with obstacles to the sides.

The Chevrolet Blazer EV comes with a standard HD Surround Vision and it also offers an optional rear camera washer to make backing always safe, regardless of road dirt or grime, while the Kia Niro EV doesn’t offer a camera washer, requiring manual cleaning.

Both the Blazer EV and the Niro EV have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, front wheel drive, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and available driver alert monitors.

The Chevrolet Blazer EV weighs 1288 to 2009 pounds more than the Kia Niro EV. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The Blazer EV’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the Niro EV’s (6/100,000 vs. 5/100,000).

There are almost 4 times as many Chevrolet dealers as there are Kia dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Blazer EV’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are better in initial quality than Kia vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet above average in initial quality. With 3 more problems per 100 vehicles, Kia is rated lower.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are more reliable than Kia vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet above average in long-term dependability. With 33 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Kia is rated lower.

The Blazer EV’s standard electric motor produces 19 more horsepower (220 vs. 201) and 55 lbs.-ft. more torque (243 vs. 188) than the Niro EV’s electric motor. The Blazer EV’s optional electric motors produces 99 more horsepower (300 vs. 201) and 167 lbs.-ft. more torque (355 vs. 188) than the Niro EV’s electric motor. The Blazer EV SS’ optional electric motors produces 414 more horsepower (615 vs. 201) and 462 lbs.-ft. more torque (650 vs. 188) than the Niro EV’s electric motor.

As tested in Consumer Reports the Chevrolet Blazer EV is faster than the Kia Niro EV:

The Blazer EV can travel longer on a full charge than the Niro EV on a full charge:

For better stopping power the Blazer EV’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Niro EV:

The Blazer EV stops much shorter than the Niro EV:

For better traction, the Blazer EV has larger standard tires than the Niro EV (255/60R19 vs. 215/55R17). The Blazer EV RS’ tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Niro EV (275/45R21 vs. 215/55R17).

The Blazer EV’s optional tires provide better handling because they have a lower 40 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Niro EV’s 55 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Blazer EV LT has standard 19-inch wheels. Only 17-inch wheels are available on the Niro EV. The Blazer EV offers optional 22-inch wheels.

The Chevrolet Blazer EV’s wheels have 6 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Kia Niro EV only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

The Blazer EV has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The Niro EV doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

Having a flat tire is dangerous, inconvenient and expensive. The self-sealing tires available on the Blazer EV can automatically seal most punctures up to 3/16 of an inch, effectively preventing most flat tires. The Niro EV doesn’t offer self-sealing tires.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Blazer EV’s wheelbase is 14.7 inches longer than on the Niro EV (121.8 inches vs. 107.1 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Blazer EV is 4 inches wider in the front and 3.7 inches wider in the rear than on the Niro EV.

The Blazer EV SS handles at .89 G’s, while the Niro EV Wave pulls only .84 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Blazer EV RS executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the Niro EV Wave (26.6 seconds @ .7 average G’s vs. 27.3 seconds @ .62 average G’s).

For greater off-road capability the Blazer EV SS has a 1.6 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Niro EV (7.5 vs. 5.9 inches), allowing the Blazer EV to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Blazer EV’s minimum ground clearance is 2 inches higher than on the Niro EV (7.9 vs. 5.9 inches).

The Blazer EV has .4 inches more front headroom, 2.7 inches more front legroom, 4.1 inches more front hip room, 2.4 inches more front shoulder room, 2 inches more rear legroom, 1.1 inches more rear hip room and 2.9 inches more rear shoulder room than the Niro EV.

The Blazer EV has a much larger cargo volume than the Niro EV with its rear seat up (25.5 vs. 22.8 cubic feet).

The Blazer EV has a 1500 lbs. towing capacity. The Niro EV has no towing capacity.

Standard Trailer Sway Control on the Blazer EV uses the StabiliTrak® sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The Niro EV doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

The Blazer EV’s front and rear power windows all lower with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside of the car. The Niro EV’s standard power windows’ passenger windows don’t open automatically. The Niro EV Wave’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to lower them fully.

The Blazer EV’s standard Keyless Access allow you to unlock the doors from any outside door handle, unlock the cargo door, and start the vehicle, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Smart Key standard on the Niro EV doesn’t offer a sensor on the rear doors, so you’ll have to reach a front handle to unlock the rear door.

The Blazer EV’s LED headlights produce a whiter, brighter light (up to 3x) using five times less power than the Niro EV’s standard projector halogen headlights and light instantly. LED lights also last over twenty times longer than halogen.

The Blazer EV’s optional rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Niro EV offers an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

To keep a safe, consistent following distance, the Blazer EV has a standard Adaptive Cruise Control, which alters the speed of the vehicle without driver intervention. This allows the driver to use cruise control more safely without constantly having to disengage it when approaching slower traffic. The Niro EV doesn’t offer an adaptive cruise control.

Motor Trend selected the Blazer EV as their 2024 Sport Utility of the Year. The Niro EV has never been chosen.

The Chevrolet Blazer outsold the Kia Niro by over two to one during 2024.