2018 Kia Optima Plug-in HybridFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
EV Midsize CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
38
MPGe
Highway
43
MPGe
Combined
40
MPGe
EV Range & Charging
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
Driving Range
610 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
2 hr 42 min
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
33.0
City 33.0 / Hwy 32.0 kWh
- Electric Motor
- 50kW IPMSM
EPA-estimated range of 610 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 2 hr 42 min for a full charge. Energy consumption: 33.0 kWh per 100 miles (combined).
Trim Comparison
Automatic (AM6)
Regular Gas and Electricity Plug-in Hybrid
City
38
Hwy
43
Comb
40
Fuel cost: $1,700/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (AM6) | Regular Gas and Electricity Plug-in Hybrid | 38 | 43 | 40 | $1,700 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,700
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$6,250
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: 10/10
GHG Score: 10/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 97 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 3.2 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Energy Use (Combined)
- 33 kWh / 100 mi
- Energy Use (City)
- 33 kWh / 100 mi
- Energy Use (Hwy)
- 32 kWh / 100 mi
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