TYPE
Sedan
Minimum Seats
5
FUEL TYPE
PHEV
ELECTRIC RANGE
27 miles
Total Range
610 miles
TIME TO CHARGE - LEVEL 2
~ 2 hr 40 min
BATTERY SIZE
8 kWh
CO2 EMISSIONS REDUCTION
7,605 lbs/yr
Trees Planted
158
Gasoline Saved
514 gal/yr
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Compare the Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid to a similar gas vehicle, the Kia Optima
Cost Analysis
20,000 miles
60%
5 Years
$3.16
Assumptions
Sales Tax8.25%
Electricity Rate*$0.15/kWh
* Note: Rate displayed is TOU-D-PRIME for winter off-peak charging. Summer off-peak charging will be billed at $0.16/kWh. Learn more here.
Cost to Fill Up Monthly
The Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid is $86 cheaper to fill up monthly
Vehicles | Electricity | Gasoline | Total |
---|---|---|---|
Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid | $50 | $53 | $102 |
Kia Optima | $0 | $188 | $188 |
Cost of Ownership
The Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid is $9,579 cheaper to own over 5 Years
Description | Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid | Kia Optima |
---|---|---|
Vehicle | $8,469 | $11,767 |
Maintenance | $3,889 | $5,254 |
Insurance | $8,030 | $7,789 |
Electricity | $2,970 | $0 |
Gasoline | $3,160 | $11,286 |
Total | $26,518 | $36,096 |
We selected the Kia Optima based on its proximity to the Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid based on brand, size, and price.
Up to $1,000 in tax credits and rebates are potentially available
for the Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid
Tax Credit
Up to $1,000
Federal Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit
Financing
California Clean Vehicle Assistance Program Beneficial State Foundation
Rebate
$1,000
SCE Clean Fuel Reward Program
Rebate
Up to $500
South Coast AQMD Resident EV Charging Incentive Pilot Program
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