Niro FE — Hybrid · FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 53 MPG
Official vehicle configuration guide
2025 Kia Niro
Compare 4 EPA-tested configurations, including the exact powertrain, fuel, driven wheels, engine, transmission and efficiency data available for this model year.
Official source verified U.S. market 4 EPA configurations HybridElectricPlug-in hybrid 9 feature guides
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4 configurationsChoose the closest tested configuration.
These entries distinguish powertrains and driveline combinations recorded by the U.S. EPA. They help narrow the vehicle, but they are not guaranteed retail trim or option-package names.
Match the fuel type, drive and transmission shown on the vehicle documents. A dealer package may use a different name.
Selected configurationNiro — Hybrid · FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 49 MPG
Hybrid- Fuel
- Regular
- Engine
- SIDI; Hybrid
- Drive
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic (AM-S6)
- EPA combined
- 49 MPG combined
- City / highway
- 53 / 45 MPG
- Electric motor
- 240V Li-Ion
- Range
- Not listed
- 240 V charge time
- Not listed
- Secondary / blended economy
- Not listed
- EPA vehicle class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Stop-start system
- Yes
Niro — Hybrid · FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 49 MPG selected.
Configuration is not the same as trim. EPA records can separate engines, fuel systems, transmissions or driven wheels without identifying badges such as LX, XLE or Touring. Confirm the retail trim with the window sticker, build sheet or manufacturer VIN portal.
Compare every tested configuration
4 official recordsMechanical and efficiency differences.
All rows are visible in the page and link to their exact government record. EPA configurations identify tested hardware, not guaranteed retail trim names.
Niro Electric — Electric · FWD · 113 MPGe
Niro Plug-in Hybrid — Plug-in hybrid · FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 48 MPG
View all 4 EPA configuration rows
| EPA carline | Powertrain | Engine / motor | Drive | Transmission | Combined | Range / charge | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niro — Hybrid · FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 49 MPG | HybridRegular | SIDI; Hybrid | FWD | Automatic (AM-S6) | 49 MPG53 city / 45 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Niro Electric — Electric · FWD · 113 MPGe | ElectricElectricity | 150 kW PMSM (IPM) | FWD | Automatic (A1) | 113 MPGe126 city / 101 highway | 253 mi7.5 h at 240 V | EPA record ↗ |
| Niro FE — Hybrid · FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 53 MPG | HybridRegular | SIDI; Hybrid | FWD | Automatic (AM-S6) | 53 MPG53 city / 54 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Niro Plug-in Hybrid — Plug-in hybrid · FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 48 MPG | Plug-in hybridRegular Gas and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV | FWD | Automatic (AM-S6) | 48 MPG49 city / 47 highway | 33 mi EV / 510 mi total2.8 h at 240 V | EPA record ↗ |
At a glance
What the official records cover.
Each option above is tied to a unique FuelEconomy.gov vehicle ID. EPA names sometimes expose a retail badge such as LE or Woodland Edition, but many records identify only the tested mechanical configuration.
Niro, Niro Electric, Niro FE, Niro Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid, Electric, Plug-in hybrid
FWD
1.6L 4-cyl, 150 kW PMSM (IPM)
How to identify yours
Match the hardware before the badge.
- 1
Start with fuel and powertrain. Check whether the vehicle is gasoline, diesel, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, electric or fuel-cell.
- 2
Match driven wheels and engine. Use FWD, RWD, AWD or 4WD plus displacement/cylinder information from the window sticker or registration.
- 3
Confirm the exact EPA record. Select the closest option and open its FuelEconomy.gov link. Use a VIN-specific build sheet when you need the retail trim or option package.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA FuelEconomy.gov dataset ↗ · U.S. market snapshot 2026-11-04. Economy values are official estimates, not a promise of real-world consumption.
Before you try a feature: equipment, trim, powertrain, market and software can change availability. Open the guide and check its exact scope.
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Features worth knowing.
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Charging & range Official source verified
Choose When the Niro EV Charging Connector Locks
Three connector-lock modes balance cable security with automatic release after charging.
Charging & range Official source verified
Match the Niro EV Portable Charger Current to the Outlet
The Kia ICCB control box offers 12-, 10-, 8- and 6-amp settings that must not exceed the household outlet and circuit capacity.
Towing & power Official source verified
Power External Devices With the 2025 Niro EV V2L Connector
An equipped Niro EV can supply AC power through its exterior V2L adapter until the battery reaches the selected minimum reserve.
Charging & range Official source verified
Prepare the Niro EV Battery for DC Fast Charging
Battery Conditioning can warm the traction battery in cold weather while the built-in navigation routes to a DC charger.
Charging & range Official source verified
Reduce Niro EV AC Charging Current After an Interruption
The Maximum, Reduced and Minimum AC-current choices let an owner retry a compatible charger at a lower load when charging repeatedly stops.
Cargo & utility Official source verified
Save a Custom Niro Power-Liftgate Height
Store a user height so an equipped Niro's liftgate stops below a low garage ceiling or at a more convenient reach point.
Charging & range Official source verified
Set Separate AC and DC Charging Limits on the Niro EV
The Niro EV stores separate AC and DC target percentages so daily home charging does not have to use the same limit as fast charging.
Towing & power Official source verified
Start Charging Now Without Deleting the Schedule
A two-second scheduled-charge release provides a one-time immediate charge while preserving the saved charging schedule.
Cabin & comfort Official source verified
Use Utility Mode While the Niro EV Is Parked
Utility Mode runs cabin electronics from the high-voltage battery during an extended stationary stop and prevents the vehicle from shifting out of Park.