Hybrid, plug-in or electric on one roomy body, with a seven-year warranty
By Adrian, Car Lease Deals UK · Updated 16 October 2026
Kia launched the second-generation Niro in the UK in 2022 in three forms on a single body. The 1.6-litre Hybrid, the plug-in hybrid and the 64.8kWh Niro EV share a roomy cabin, and the Niro is known for low running costs. A seven-year warranty is part of the pitch.
A transparent score for the Kia Niro, worked out from official UK figures, not opinion. Running costs and emissions compare it like for like: same class, same fuel and powertrain.
How we score cars13.0p a mile on the 1.6 GDi Hybrid 127 (61.4 mpg) at current UK prices, lower than 96% of hybrid mid-size SUVs on sale
4% benefit-in-kind on the 64.8kWh EV 201, best in range for 2026/27
106 g/km on the 1.6 GDi Hybrid 127, lower than 92% of hybrid mid-size SUVs on sale
451 litre standard boot (seats up)
0-62 mph in 7.8s on the 64.8kWh EV 201 (201 bhp)
3 powertrains: hybrid, plug-in, electric
Score for the 2026/27 tax year. It updates automatically as fuel prices, energy prices and tax rates change. See the full method.
Buyers planning to keep a car for years will find the Niro hard to fault on practicality and efficiency. Do not expect speed from the hybrid, and the interior is functional rather than plush.
Our editorial view, separate from the data score above.
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Entry grade with 16-inch wheels, a touchscreen and the core driver assistance systems.
Boot 451 litres hybrid, 348 litres plug-in hybrid, 475 litres EV (rear seats up), length 4,420mm. A single five-door crossover body. The EV is the only version with a 20-litre front boot, and its rear seats-up capacity is the largest at 475 litres.
| Engine | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 | Economy | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64.8kWh EV 201 | Electric | 201 bhp | 255 Nm | 7.8s | 3.8 mi/kWh | 0 g/km |
| 1.6 GDi PHEV 168 | Plug-in hybrid | 169 bhp | 265 Nm | ≈ 9.6s | 313.9 | 21 g/km |
| 1.6 GDi Hybrid 127 | Hybrid | 127 bhp | 265 Nm | ≈ 11.3s | 61.4 | 106 g/km |
| 1.6 GDi Hybrid 136 | Hybrid | 136 bhp | ≈ 265 Nm | ≈ 11.3s | 57.6 | 111 g/km |
Official figures, checked October 2026. Values marked ≈ are approximate.
Plug-in hybrid economy is the official WLTP weighted figure, which assumes the battery is charged regularly. With a flat battery a plug-in hybrid runs mostly on petrol, so real economy is much lower on long journeys. Electric economy is shown in miles per kWh.
Official WLTP combined figures from the Vehicle Certification Agency. Compare more cars in our economy league table.
Insurance groups and premiums vary by driver, location and history, so these are indicative bands only.
Yearly cost at 10,000 miles on official economy. Petrol 175.3p and diesel 200.0p a litre (UK average, week commencing 12 October 2026); electric 26.32p per kWh charged at home (1 October to 31 December 2026).
Road tax and company car tax on official CO2 figures at 2026/27 rates. The expensive car supplement and P11D value depend on the list price, which you enter in the calculators.
The Hybrid needs no plugging in and returns close to 60mpg officially, a simple route into electrification.
A generous rear seat and a boot of up to 475 litres make the Niro easy to live with as a family car.
The EV's 0g/km CO2 and the plug-in hybrid's 21g/km sit in low benefit-in-kind bands for company car drivers.
The Niro EV's 201bhp and 255Nm deliver 0 to 62mph in 7.8 seconds, with Kia quoting around 285 miles of WLTP range.
How the main ways to fund a Niro compare. General guidance only, not financial advice or an offer.
Fixed monthly costs suit drivers wanting to avoid battery and electric-car resale risk.
A common route for new Niros, with an optional final payment keeping monthly costs lower.
Straightforward ownership path, though monthly payments are higher than PCP.
Useful for trying an electric car short term, but usually dearer over time.
The seven-year warranty makes a lightly used Niro an appealing outright purchase.
Which works out cheaper depends on your annual mileage, how long you keep the car and whether you want to own it. Try the true cost of leasing calculator to compare.
Kia quotes up to 285 miles of combined WLTP range for the 64.8kWh Niro EV, with 123Wh/km in the city cycle and 162Wh/km combined.
With the rear seats up Kia quotes 451 litres for the Hybrid, 348 litres for the plug-in hybrid and 475 litres for the EV, which also has a 20-litre front boot.
Kia quotes up to 40 miles of EV-mode range on the '2' grade and 37 miles on the '3' and '4' grades, using an 11.1kWh battery.
Kia covers new cars for seven years or 100,000 miles, one of the longest warranties offered by a mainstream manufacturer.
Kia UK sells the current Niro in '2', '3' and '4' grades across Hybrid, plug-in hybrid and EV, with each step adding equipment such as 18-inch alloys and a head-up display.