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Kia electric, plug-in hybrid & hybrid cars in the UK
Be EV Wise lists Kia models that can be bought new in the UK: 9 pure EV versions, 1 plug-in hybrid and 1 full hybrid. Guide prices in our list run from £24,245 (Kia EV2 61 kWh Long Range) to £72,495 (Kia EV9 AWD GT-Line 99.8 kWh (7 seats)).
Kia models at a glance
| Model | Type | Body, seats | Guide price | Range | Battery | Rapid charging | Boot | Grant | Brand warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV2 61 kWh Long Range | Pure EV | SUV, 5 | £24,245 | about 210 mi | 58 kWh | up to 85 kW | 377 L | Band 1 | 7 years |
| EV3 Standard Range 55 kWh | Pure EV | SUV, 5 | £31,555 | about 200 mi | 55 kWh | up to 80 kW | 485 L | Band 2 | 7 years |
| EV3 Long Range 78 kWh | Pure EV | SUV, 5 | £34,555 | about 280 mi | 78 kWh | up to 105 kW | 485 L | Band 2 | 7 years |
| EV4 Hatchback 81 kWh | Pure EV | Hatchback, 5 | £33,245 | about 310 mi | 78 kWh | up to 105 kW | 435 L | Band 1 | 7 years |
| EV5 81 kWh | Pure EV | SUV, 5 | £39,345 | about 250 mi | 78 kWh | up to 115 kW | 610 L | Not listed | 7 years |
| EV6 RWD 80 kWh | Pure EV | SUV, 5 | £45,635 | about 280 mi | 80 kWh | up to 205 kW | 542 L | Not listed | 7 years |
| EV9 RWD 99.8 kWh (7 seats) | Pure EV | SUV, 7 | £64,245 | about 275 mi | 96 kWh | up to 209 kW | 333 L | Not listed | 7 years |
| EV9 AWD GT-Line 99.8 kWh (7 seats) | Pure EV | SUV, 7 | £72,495 | about 260 mi | 96 kWh | up to 209 kW | 333 L | Not listed | 7 years |
| PV5 Passenger 71 kWh | Pure EV | MPV, 5 | £34,695 | about 210 mi | 67 kWh | up to 75 kW | 1330 L | Band 2 | 7 years |
| Niro Hybrid | Full hybrid | SUV, 5 | About £30,000–£37,000 | Not plug-in | Small, self-charging | n/a | Check | Not listed | 7 years |
| Sorento Plug-in Hybrid 7 seats | Plug-in hybrid | SUV, 7 | About £50,000 and above (unconfirmed) | up to 34 mi (official) | Plug-in battery | n/a | 809 L | Not listed | 7 years |
Guide prices are approximate and some may already include the Electric Car Grant. Pure EV range is a typical real-world estimate; plug-in hybrid range is the official electric-only figure. Battery chemistry is shown only where a source names it. *Warranty depends on servicing conditions. "Check" means we have not confirmed it: ask the seller. Reliability: see the Warrantywise Reliability Index (built from used-car repair data, so many new models have no score).
Highlights
- Lowest-priced pure EV: Kia EV2 61 kWh Long Range, about £24,245.
- Longest real-world range: Kia EV4 Hatchback 81 kWh, about 310 miles.
- Fastest rapid charging: Kia EV9 RWD 99.8 kWh (7 seats), up to 209 kW.
- Biggest boot: Kia PV5 Passenger 71 kWh, 1330 litres.
- Longest plug-in hybrid electric range: Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid 7 seats, up to 34 miles (official).
- Seven or more seats: Kia EV9 RWD 99.8 kWh (7 seats), Kia EV9 AWD GT-Line 99.8 kWh (7 seats), Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid 7 seats.
- Electric Car Grant: 5 variants appeared on published lists (confirm variant and price).
What to check before you buy a Kia
- Confirm the on-the-road price, and whether any Electric Car Grant is included.
- Ask for the vehicle and battery warranty terms in writing, including servicing conditions.
- Ask which battery chemistry the exact car has.
- Look up the model in the Warrantywise Reliability Index.
Frequently asked questions about Kia
Which Kia electric and hybrid cars can you buy new in the UK?
Our list includes the EV2, EV3, EV4, EV5, EV6, EV9, Niro Hybrid, PV5 Passenger, Sorento Plug-in Hybrid. That is 9 pure EV versions, 1 plug-in hybrid and 1 full hybrid. Availability and trims change, so confirm with a dealer.
How much does a new Kia cost in the UK?
Guide prices in our list run from £24,245 (Kia EV2 61 kWh Long Range) to £72,495 (Kia EV9 AWD GT-Line 99.8 kWh (7 seats)). Prices are approximate, change often, and some may already include the Electric Car Grant. Always confirm the on-the-road price with the seller.
What range do Kia electric cars have?
Typical real-world range in our list runs from about 200 to 310 miles across the 9 pure EV versions. The official WLTP figure is higher; winter and motorway driving reduce range further.
Are the Kia hybrids self-charging or plug-in?
In our list, Kia Niro Hybrid is a full hybrid; Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid 7 seats is a plug-in hybrid. Full hybrids charge themselves and cannot be plugged in; plug-in hybrids have a larger battery you charge from a socket.
Are any Kia cars eligible for the Electric Car Grant?
Some are. Kia EV2 61 kWh Long Range, Kia EV3 Standard Range 55 kWh, Kia EV3 Long Range 78 kWh, Kia EV4 Hatchback 81 kWh appeared on published Electric Car Grant lists. The grant applies by variant and only to cars priced at or below £37,000, so confirm with the seller and check GOV.UK. and others
What warranty does Kia offer on new cars?
We understand Kia's standard new-car warranty to be 7 years. Battery warranties are separate, typically around eight years or 100,000 miles: confirm the terms for your car.
What battery do Kia cars use?
Battery chemistry is not published in our sources for these Kia models. Ask the seller to confirm it in writing for the exact car.
How reliable are Kia cars?
Each model can be checked against the Warrantywise Reliability Index, which uses used-car repair data (vehicles three to fifteen years old, at least 250 per model). Many new models have no score yet, and the Index is not a prediction for an individual car.
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Figures compiled September 2026 from published UK sources and are approximate. Page reviewed 2026-09-20. General information, not financial, legal or technical advice.