How much is a 2019 Kia NiroPlug-in Hybrid worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2019 Kia NiroPlug-in Hybrid on the Irish used-car market is around €19,450, based on 12 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2019 Kia Niro depreciate per year?

A Kia Niro loses roughly 10.6% of its value per year on the Irish used-car market based on Carintel.ie's regression across active listings.

Is it cheaper to import a 2019 Kia Niro from Northern Ireland?

It depends on spec, mileage and CO2. Carintel.ie compares ROI median prices against Northern Ireland listings' landed cost, including VRT, NOx levy and registration fees, so you can see the saving at a glance on this page.

What are the running costs of a 2019 Kia NiroPlug-in Hybrid?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2019 Kia NiroPlug-in Hybrid using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Kia Niro2019

Plug-in Hybrid

€19,900ROI listing median

35 days avg on market · Low data confidence

Normal DemandMedium Confidence

Listing price range

€20k – €20k

25th to 75th percentile

Listings

ROI active now

Updated 7h ago · ROI · Low confidence

Median listing price

€19,900

private sale ~€18,674 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€13,930 – €16,915

15–30% below private sale

Avg mileage

76k km

typical 58k km

Days listed

35d

avg on market · demand 48/100

AI Market Summary

**PHEV strength**: Excellent for short commutes under 50 km daily; electric-only running saves fuel and tax. Real-world combined economy beats petrol rivals if you charge regularly.
**Unusually low mileage** (58k km on a 7-year-old) raises red flags—check service history and charging logs carefully to confirm actual usage and battery health claims.
**DCT gearbox prone to judder and hesitation** at low speeds and during gear changes on this generation; test drive extensively in urban traffic, not just motorway. Battery degrades 15–25% by 100k km; original 11.6 kWh pack may already show 10–15% loss.
**Before buying, inspect the charging port for corrosion** (common in Irish wet climate) and request a full charging system diagnostic—intermittent faults are expensive to repair post-purchase.
**NI import saves €3,548 before VRT**—factor in registration costs and VRT charge (around 23% of vehicle value) on top; verify seller's warranty status and Irish parts availability for battery work.

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Total cost of ownership

2019 Kia Niro · Plug-in Hybrid · per year

Estimated annual cost

€3,980/yr

Per month

€332/mo

Depreciation

€2,062

52% of total

Fuel / electricity

€995

25% of total

Maintenance

€520

13% of total

Road tax

€170

4% of total

Charger (annualised)

€233

6% of total

Assumptions: Depreciation based on €19,450 current market median at 10.6%/yr (regression from 12 listings across multiple years). Fuel cost assumes 16,000 km/yr (CSO Ireland average), Irish fuel prices. Road tax uses Irish CO2-based motor tax bands (NEDC regime). Maintenance is an AI estimate based on typical independent garage rates for this model. Home charger cost (€700 typical after SEAI grant) annualised over 3 years.

Annual running cost

16,000 km/yr · Ireland rates

Kia Niro 2019, all powertrain variants

Market-level estimate

All available fuel types sorted cheapest to run · WLTP figures where available · current market highlighted

Plug-in HybridPlugin_hybridthis marketcheapest to run+ charger needed

−11%€1,165/yr

45% electric (18.0 kWh) + 55% petrol (4.4 L/100 km)

Fuel €995/yrRoad tax €170/yr

median €19,450

HybridHybrid

€1,316/yr

3.5 L/100 km, self-charging hybrid

Fuel €1,126/yrRoad tax €190/yr

median €17,450

Assumptions: 16,000 km/yr (CSO Ireland average). Fuel: petrol €2.00/L, diesel €2.20/L. EV: smart-night €0.17/kWh (80%), day €0.30/kWh (20%). PHEV split: 45% electric, 55% petrol. WLTP consumption figures used where available; real-world usage is typically 10-20% higher. Road tax uses Irish CO2-based motor tax bands (NEDC regime, 2008-2020 registrations).

Home EV charger setup

The smart-night savings above require a home charger. Without one, you'll charge on public networks at significantly higher rates.

Installed cost

€800 – €1,500

7 kW charger + installation

SEAI grant

−€300

You pay €500 – €1,200 after grant

Public charging

€0.41 – €0.60/kWh

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Annual maintenance

AI estimate · Irish independent garage rates

Maintenance costs

€520

estimated per year

PHEV servicing is straightforward if battery is healthy, but diagnostic costs are higher due to dual powertrain complexity; budget separately for battery replacement (€8,000–€12,000) after original 8-year warranty expires.

Annual service5W-30 synthetic oil and filter; petrol engine servicing every 15,000 km or annually regardless of mileage

€180/yr

Tyres (amortised)2–3 sets expected per 80,000 km; PHEVs run heavier, increasing wear

€120/yr

Brakes (amortised)Regenerative braking extends life, but friction pads still require inspection every 2 years

€80/yr

NCT (amortised)€55 per 2 years for non-commercial petrol/hybrid; mandatory from first registration

€27.5/yr

Consumables & battery health checkAir/cabin filters, coolant top-up, HV battery diagnostics (€40–€80); budget €600 every 5 years for non-warranty battery issues

€112.5/yr

AI-generated estimate · costs vary by usage and service history · not a financial forecast