2022 Kia Niro Plug-in HybridFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
EV Range & Charging
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Electric Motor
- 45 kW IPMSM
EPA-estimated range of 560 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 2 hr 15 min for a full charge. Energy consumption: 32.0 kWh per 100 miles (combined).
Trim Comparison
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular Gas and Electricity Plug-in Hybrid | 48 | 44 | 46 | $1,450 |
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
vs. average new vehicle
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 90 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 3.0 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 1.6L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Wagon
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Energy Use (Combined)
- 32 kWh / 100 mi
- Energy Use (City)
- 30 kWh / 100 mi
- Energy Use (Hwy)
- 34 kWh / 100 mi
Recall History
Source: NHTSA✓No recalls reported for this vehicle.
Owner-Reported Problems28 complaints
Source: NHTSANHTSA has received 28 owner complaints for the 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid. Top reported issues include electrical system, power train and advanced safety (adas). The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.
Problems by System / Component
2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid problems by category: Electrical System: 10 complaints, Power Train: 5 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 4 complaints, Engine: 4 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 2 complaints, Speed Control: 2 complaints, Brakes: 2 complaints, Air Bags: 1 complaints.
Sample Owner Complaints
Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.