2022 Kia Niro EV

Kia is recalling over 2,200 examples of its Niro EV for a defective battery safety plug.

To help shoppers identify which all-electric vehicles may be easier to find at dealerships, we looked at new EV inventory among Cars.com dealers.

The following list highlights the 10 most efficient electric cars of the 2022 model year. Where more than one version of a given model qualifies, we selected the most efficient version.

A new J.D. Power study ranks the Tesla Model 3 highest both overall and among premium electric vehicles for owner satisfaction, while the Kia Niro EV takes the top spot among mass- market EVs.

In addition to its new, more stylish badge, Kia also plans some refinements and feature updates for the rest of the lineup. Here’s a look at what else is coming from the automaker in 2022.