What does the 2026 Kia Niro cost per mile?
Fuel cost a mile
6.0cents
- 2025 IRS rate: 70 cents a mile.
- Margin: 64.0 cents a mile.
- $6,396 per 10,000 miles.
- 2026 Kia Niro LX FWD: 53 mpg.
- Median of 257 gas and hybrid cars (2026): 13.9 cents a mile.
Gas $3.20. 2025 IRS rate 70 cents.
| Trim | Rating | Cost a mile | Margin a mile | Per 10,000 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD | 53 mpg | 6.0 cents | 64.0 cents | $6,396 |
| Plug-in Hybrid LX | 48 mpg, 50% electric | 6.0 cents | 64.0 cents | $6,403 |
| EX FWD | 53 mpg | 6.0 cents | 64.0 cents | $6,396 |
| Plug-in Hybrid EX | 48 mpg, 50% electric | 6.0 cents | 64.0 cents | $6,403 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SX | 48 mpg, 50% electric | 6.0 cents | 64.0 cents | $6,403 |
| SX FWD | 53 mpg | 6.0 cents | 64.0 cents | $6,396 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SX Touring | 48 mpg, 50% electric | 6.0 cents | 64.0 cents | $6,403 |
| SX Touring FWD | 49 mpg | 6.5 cents | 63.5 cents | $6,347 |
| EV Wind FWD | 30 kWh/100 mi | 5.1 cents | 64.9 cents | $6,490 |
| EV Wave FWD | 30 kWh/100 mi | 5.1 cents | 64.9 cents | $6,490 |
What this cannot tell you
Fuel only. Insurance, repairs and value loss not counted.
The IRS rate covers every cost, not fuel alone.
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