2026 Kia Niro Plug-in HybridFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
2026 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

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City
49
MPGe
Highway
47
MPGe
Combined
48
MPGe

EV Range & Charging

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Driving Range
510 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
2 hr 48 min
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
31.0
City 30.0 / Hwy 33.0 kWh
Electric Motor
67 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

Automatic (AM-S6)
Regular Gas and Electricity Plug-in Hybrid
City
49
Hwy
47
Comb
48
Fuel cost: $1,400/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,400

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$7,250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 9/10
GHG Score: 10/10

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

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

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