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Kia Drops Niro Plug-In Hybrid From 2026 U.S. Lineup

Kia points to changing market conditions that weakened the plug-in’s value.

Overview

  • Kia confirmed to KBB that the Niro PHEV will not be offered for the 2026 model year in the United States.
  • The Niro hybrid and battery-electric versions remain in the lineup for U.S. buyers.
  • The nameplate sold 31,182 units in 2025, and multiple reports indicate the plug-in accounted for only a small share.
  • The imported PHEV lost the $7,500 federal tax credit and faces tariffs, leaving a roughly $36,000 price that sat about $7,000 above the hybrid and around $5,000 below the EV.
  • Kia still sells plug-in versions of the Sorento and Sportage, while any future U.S. return for a Niro PHEV or refreshed model remains unconfirmed.