2025 Kia Niro Plug-in HybridFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
EV Range & Charging
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Electric Motor
- 62 kW AC PMSM
EPA-estimated range of 510 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 2 hr 48 min for a full charge. Energy consumption: 31.0 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 | 49 | 47 | 48 | $1,400 |
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
vs. average new vehicle
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 71 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 2.4 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 1.6L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- SUV/Crossover
- 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)
- 31 kWh / 100 mi
- Energy Use (City)
- 30 kWh / 100 mi
- Energy Use (Hwy)
- 33 kWh / 100 mi
NHTSA Safety Ratings
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)Crash Test Scores
| Front Crash — Overall | |
| Front Crash — Driver Side | |
| Front Crash — Passenger Side | |
| Side Crash — Overall | |
| Side Crash — Driver Side | |
| Side Crash — Passenger Side | |
| Side Pole Crash | |
| Rollover | |
| Rollover Probability | 11.8% |
Safety Equipment
Recall History1
Source: NHTSAOwner-Reported Problems2 complaints
Source: NHTSANHTSA has received 2 owner complaints for the 2025 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid. Top reported issues include electrical system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.
Problems by System / Component
2025 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid problems by category: Electrical System: 2 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.