2026 Kia Sportage Plug-in HybridFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
EV Range & Charging
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Electric Motor
- 72 kW AC PMSM
EPA-estimated range of 470 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 2 hr for a full charge. Energy consumption: 43.0 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 | 35 | 36 | 36 | $1,900 |
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
vs. average new vehicle
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 97 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 3.3 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 1.6L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- 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)
- 43 kWh / 100 mi
- Energy Use (City)
- 39 kWh / 100 mi
- Energy Use (Hwy)
- 47 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 | 16.9% |
Safety Equipment
Recall History1
Source: NHTSAOwner-Reported Problems16 complaints
Source: NHTSANHTSA has received 16 owner complaints for the 2026 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid. Top reported issues include brakes, advanced safety (adas) and structure. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.
Problems by System / Component
2026 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid problems by category: Brakes: 4 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 4 complaints, Structure: 3 complaints, Electrical System: 3 complaints, Fuel System: 2 complaints, Steering: 1 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 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.