The Best Non-Toxic Electric Kettles of 2026
13 of the 15 electric kettles PFAS Authority has graded reach its 70 point pass mark for PFAS and other toxins, 86.7% of the category, as of October 2026, and 2 score below it. The highest graded is Secura Original Stainless Steel Double Wall Electric Water Kettle 1.8 Quart with Auto Shut-Off & Boil-Dry Protection at 75 out of 100.
Every grade below is built from published materials, ingredient lists, certifications and brand disclosures, scored on one public rubric and ranked best-graded first. Each score links to the full breakdown of what earned it, and the numbers across the whole dataset are published too.
Are electric kettles non-toxic?
13 of the 15 electric kettles we graded clear our screen and 2 do not. Non-toxic is not a defined or regulated term, so what we can tell you is what our graders recorded. Beyond PFAS, the hazards found or left unruled-out on electric kettles in this category are heavy metals, VOCs and off-gassing. The highest graded here is Secura Original Stainless Steel Double Wall Electric Water Kettle 1.8 Quart with Auto Shut-Off & Boil-Dry Protection at 75 out of 100.
Quick picks
Best overall
Secura Original Stainless Steel Double Wall Electric Water Kettle 1.8 Quart with Auto Shut-Off & Boil-Dry ProtectionHighest PFAS grade in the category
75 Excellent
No coating to fail
Secura Original Stainless Steel Double Wall Electric Water KettleNothing applied that can break down
75 Excellent
A second brand to consider
KitchenAid Traditional Dome Kettle 5KEK1222BACThe best grade here from a brand other than the winner
75 Excellent
Why Secura Original Stainless Steel Double Wall wins, and what it beats
Every grade on this page is one sum. A category starts from a baseline, each disclosed material or coating adds risk points, and each thing the brand or a third party has published takes them away. Below is that sum for the winner, then for 2 products it beats, so you can see exactly where the 60 points between the top and the bottom of this electric kettles ranking come from.
The winner
Made of Stainless steel interior and exterior, no coating.
- +30Category baseline. The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
- +15No PFAS disclosure. No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
- -20Bare uncoated material. Recorded as a bare, uncoated material with no surface coating or treatment.
25risk points in total, which is a grade of 75
What the grade does not fix. It still carries one risk factor, No PFAS disclosure, and our graders recorded 3 other hazards on it. See the full breakdown.
What it beats, and why
What puts it behind. The winner earns -20 points for Bare uncoated material. We found nothing comparable published for this product.
Made of Enamel on steel stovetop kettle.
- +30Category baseline
- +15No PFAS disclosure
- -10Base material not linked to PFAS. The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
35risk points, a grade of 65
What puts it behind. Non-stick, chemistry undisclosed, +40 points. Marketed as non-stick without stating the coating chemistry. The winner carries no such factor.
Made of stainless steel body, interior coating unspecified.
- +40Non-stick, chemistry undisclosed
- +30Category baseline
- +15No PFAS disclosure
85risk points, a grade of 15
No product on this page was physically tested by us. Every number above comes from published materials, ingredient and coating disclosures, certifications and brand statements, scored on one public rubric. Formulations change without notice, so check the current product listing before buying.
What to watch for in electric kettles
Beyond the PFAS grade, these are the things our graders recorded on the 15 electric kettles in this category. We assess from materials, brand statements and published research. We do not lab-test.
- Heavy metals
Metals such as antimony, nickel and chromium migrating from a material into what touches it.
Plausible but unconfirmed on 6 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. ATSDR
- VOCs and off-gassing
Volatile compounds that evaporate out of a material at room temperature, which is what a new product smell is.
Plausible but unconfirmed on 1 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. EPA
The safest electric kettles we graded, lowest PFAS risk first
- 1
No coating to fail
- Stainless steel interior and exterior, no coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Stainless steel leaching (chromium/nickel)
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 2
No coating to fail
- Stainless steel interior and exterior, no coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Nickel leaching from stainless steel
- 3
No coating to fail
- Stainless steel interior and exterior, no coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Nickel leaching from stainless steel
- 4
Secura
The Original Stainless Steel Double Wall Electric Water Kettle Swk-1701db
75ExcellentPFAS grade- stainless steel interior and exterior, glass lid
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Mineral deposit buildup and taste impact
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on Amazon - 5
- stainless steel body, plastic handle
- Plastic handle degradation or leaching
- 6
- stainless steel interior and exterior, heating element
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Stainless steel nickel leaching
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on Amazon - 7
- stainless steel body, heating element, likely polypropylene handle
- Stainless steel leaching under acidic conditions
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on Amazon - 8
- Stainless steel body and interior, heating element
- Thermal degradation of seals and gaskets
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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All the electric kettles that pass, side by side
Sorted by score. A higher score means lower PFAS risk.
| # | Electric Kettles | Score | Rating | Made of | Key concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Secura Original Stainless Steel Double Wall Electric Water Kettle 1.8 Quart with Auto Shut-Off & Boil-Dry Protection | 75 | Excellent | Stainless steel interior and exterior, no coating | Stainless steel leaching (chromium/nickel) |
| 2 | Secura Original Stainless Steel Double Wall Electric Water Kettle | 75 | Excellent | Stainless steel interior and exterior, no coating | Nickel leaching from stainless steel |
| 3 | Secura Stainless Steel Double Wall Electric Kettle Water Heater SWK-1001DW/ | 75 | Excellent | Stainless steel interior and exterior, no coating | Nickel leaching from stainless steel |
| 4 | Secura The Original Stainless Steel Double Wall Electric Water Kettle Swk-1701db | 75 | Excellent | stainless steel interior and exterior, glass lid | Mineral deposit buildup and taste impact |
| 5 | KitchenAid Traditional Dome Kettle 5KEK1222BAC | 75 | Excellent | stainless steel body, plastic handle | Plastic handle degradation or leaching |
| 6 | Secura Stainless Steel Double Wall Electric Kettle Water Heater | 75 | Excellent | stainless steel interior and exterior, heating element | Stainless steel nickel leaching |
| 7 | KitchenAid 1.7 Liter Electric Kettle, KEK1701 | 75 | Excellent | stainless steel body, heating element, likely polypropylene handle | Stainless steel leaching under acidic conditions |
| 8 | KitchenAid Electric Kettle KEK1701 | 75 | Excellent | Stainless steel body and interior, heating element | Thermal degradation of seals and gaskets |
The verdict on electric kettles
Secura Original Stainless Steel Double Wall Electric Water Kettle 1.8 Quart with Auto Shut-Off & Boil-Dry Protection grades 75 out of 100, the highest here. It is stainless steel interior and exterior, no coating. We found no PFAS statement from the brand, so the grade rests on materials alone.
Choose Secura Original Stainless Steel Double Wall Electric Water Kettle instead if you want a second option at 75 out of 100, stainless steel interior and exterior, no coating.
We hold no price data, so nothing here is a budget recommendation. Grades are model-based assessments from published materials and disclosures, not laboratory tests.
The electric kettles we would skip
Lowest scoring in this category, worst first, with the reason.
- 15siroca SK-A151 Electric KettleBad
Interior coating identity and composition unknown
- 65KitchenAid 2.0-Quart Kettle with C Handle and Trim Band KTEN20CBGood
Enamel coating degradation (thermal shock or impact)
- 75Secura Original Stainless Steel Double Wall Electric Water Kettle 1.8 Quart with Auto Shut-Off & Boil-Dry ProtectionExcellent
Stainless steel leaching (chromium/nickel)
What we check on electric kettles
- Confirmed PFAS, PTFE or fluoropolymer content, which is the heaviest penalty we apply.
- Stain, water or grease resistant treatments, which usually mean fluorinated chemistry.
- Whether the brand discloses what is in the product, or stays silent behind a “clean” claim.
- Independent lab results and certifications where they exist.
Full point-by-point rubric on the methodology page.
The electric kettles brands we found no PFAS statement from
We found no PFAS statement from 2 of the brands here. That is our research, not proof a brand has never said anything, and it is not evidence of harm. It is why none of them score well on disclosure.
Secura, Siroca.
The brands that have published something, and what each of them actually said, are in our record of what every brand has said about PFAS.
Common questions about PFAS in electric kettles
Are electric kettles PFAS free?
13 of the 15 electric kettles PFAS Authority has graded reach its 70 point pass mark for PFAS and other toxins, 86.7% of the category, as of October 2026, and 2 score below it. The highest graded is Secura Original Stainless Steel Double Wall Electric Water Kettle 1.8 Quart with Auto Shut-Off & Boil-Dry Protection at 75 out of 100. The lowest graded is siroca SK-A151 Electric Kettle at 15 out of 100.
Are electric kettles non-toxic?
13 of the 15 electric kettles we graded clear our screen and 2 do not. Non-toxic is not a defined or regulated term, so what we can tell you is what our graders recorded. Beyond PFAS, the hazards found or left unruled-out on electric kettles in this category are heavy metals, VOCs and off-gassing. The highest graded here is Secura Original Stainless Steel Double Wall Electric Water Kettle 1.8 Quart with Auto Shut-Off & Boil-Dry Protection at 75 out of 100.
Which are the safest electric kettles to buy?
On our grades, Secura Original Stainless Steel Double Wall Electric Water Kettle 1.8 Quart with Auto Shut-Off & Boil-Dry Protection at 75 out of 100, which we band as Excellent. Then Secura Original Stainless Steel Double Wall Electric Water Kettle at 75. These are model-based assessments from published materials, ingredient lists, certifications and disclosures, not laboratory tests, so treat them as the lowest risk we can evidence rather than a safety guarantee.
Which electric kettles grade best for PFAS?
Secura Original Stainless Steel Double Wall Electric Water Kettle 1.8 Quart with Auto Shut-Off & Boil-Dry Protection, at 75 out of 100, which we band as Excellent. It is stainless steel interior and exterior, no coating. The runner up is Secura Original Stainless Steel Double Wall Electric Water Kettle at 75.
Which electric kettles should I avoid?
The three lowest scoring we hold are siroca SK-A151 Electric Kettle at 15, KitchenAid 2.0-Quart Kettle with C Handle and Trim Band KTEN20CB at 65, Secura Original Stainless Steel Double Wall Electric Water Kettle 1.8 Quart with Auto Shut-Off & Boil-Dry Protection at 75. The problem with the first is that stainless steel base is reassuring, but unspecified interior coating raises concern.
Which electric kettles brands have not published a PFAS statement?
We found no PFAS statement from 2 of the brands we scored in this category, including Secura, Siroca. That is what our research turned up, not proof a brand has never said anything, and a missing statement is not evidence of harm. It is the reason those brands cannot score well on disclosure.
Do you lab test electric kettles?
No. We score from published ingredient lists, materials, certifications, disclosures and third party lab results where they exist. Where a product has been independently tested we use that result and say so.
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