2022 Kia Niro hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
LX FWD vs LXS SE FWD
Yes. Cheaper to buy and to run.
$2,900less to buy
- Hybrid: $2,900 less. Saves $16 a year.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas 2WD trim used.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Every hybrid pair
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD LXS SE FWD | $24,690 $27,590 | 50 mpg 49 mpg | $768 $784 | -$2,900 | $16 | None needed | Hybrid, $2,994 |
| LXS FWD LXS SE FWD | $26,090 $27,590 | 49 mpg 49 mpg | $784 $784 | -$1,500 | $0 | None needed | Hybrid, $1,500 |
| LXS Special Edition FWD LXS SE FWD | $27,590 $27,590 | 49 mpg 49 mpg | $784 $784 | $0 | $0 | None needed | Even |
| Touring Special Edition FWD LXS SE FWD | $29,890 $27,590 | 49 mpg 49 mpg | $784 $784 | $2,300 | $0 | Never | Gas, $2,300 |
| EX Premium FWD LXS SE FWD | $31,990 $27,590 | 49 mpg 49 mpg | $784 $784 | $4,400 | $0 | Never | Gas, $4,400 |
What changes the answer
- No price gap to pay back.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 139 hp | 139 hp | about the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 22.4 cu ft | 19.4 cu ft | +3.0 cu ft |
Plug-in hybrid vs gas
No. Does not pay back in 6 years. Plug-in Hybrid LXS FWD vs LXS SE FWD.
- Plug-in: $2,000 more. Saves $40 a year.
- Break-even: 601,800 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas 2WD trim used.
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in Hybrid LXS FWD LXS SE FWD | $29,590 $27,590 | 46 mpg, 32 kWh/100 mi 49 mpg | $744 $784 | $2,000 | $40 | 50.2 years | Gas, $1,761 |
| Plug-in Hybrid EX FWD LXS SE FWD | $33,390 $27,590 | 46 mpg, 32 kWh/100 mi 49 mpg | $744 $784 | $5,800 | $40 | 145.4 years | Gas, $5,561 |
| Plug-in Hybrid EX Premium FWD LXS SE FWD | $36,490 $27,590 | 46 mpg, 32 kWh/100 mi 49 mpg | $744 $784 | $8,900 | $40 | 223.2 years | Gas, $8,661 |
EV vs gas
No. Does not pay back in 6 years. EV S FWD vs LXS SE FWD.
- EV: $11,500 more. Saves $172 a year.
- Break-even: 804,500 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas 2WD trim used.
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV S FWD LXS SE FWD | $39,090 $27,590 | 30.0 kWh/100 mi 49 mpg | $612 $784 | $11,500 | $172 | 67.0 years | Gas, $10,471 |
| EV EX FWD LXS SE FWD | $39,990 $27,590 | 30.0 kWh/100 mi 49 mpg | $612 $784 | $12,400 | $172 | 72.3 years | Gas, $11,371 |
| EV EX Premium FWD LXS SE FWD | $44,650 $27,590 | 30.0 kWh/100 mi 49 mpg | $612 $784 | $17,060 | $172 | 99.5 years | Gas, $16,031 |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree