How much is a 2021 Kia NiroPlug-in Hybrid worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2021 Kia NiroPlug-in Hybrid on the Irish used-car market is around €22,475, based on 24 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2021 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 2021 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 2021 Kia NiroPlug-in Hybrid?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2021 Kia NiroPlug-in Hybrid using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Switch powertrain:Plugin_hybrid · 24 Electric · 16 Hybrid · 8 Overview

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Trim:2 · 1 Unknown · 1

Source:ROI All NI

Market Intelligence

Kia Niro2021

Plug-in Hybrid

NI import est.€21,150

NI import saves ~€2,070

24 days avg on market · Low data confidence · VRT based on A4 (est. ~90 g/km) (11%), Revenue uses OMSP

Normal DemandLimited Data

Listing price range

€22k – €25k

25th to 75th percentile

Listings

NI active now

Updated 13h ago · NI · Low confidence

Median listing price

€22,475

private sale ~€19,526 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€15,338 – €18,625

15–30% below private sale

Avg mileage

73k km

typical 72k km

Days listed

24d

avg on market · demand 49/100

AI Market Summary

Excellent real-world fuel economy and low running costs when charged regularly; NI import €2,173 cheaper before VRT applies on top.
Well-priced relative to segment; €23k median sits fair for a 5-year-old PHEV with steady 7% annual growth — hold value reasonably.
Battery capacity loss and cooling failures documented in early 2021 models; confirm full charge range via diagnostic scan and inspect charging port for corrosion.
Check service history proves regular full charging cycles — incomplete charging accelerates degradation; verify all three recalls completed before purchase.

AI-generated analysis · Carintel.ie · verify independently before purchasing

Analysis & Insights

Price Analysis Costs Import Recalls & Info

Vehicle specification

Verified spec data

Power

140 bhp

141 PS

Torque

265 Nm

1955 lb·ft

0–62 mph

10.8s

100 mph top

Engine

1.6L

1600 cc

Boot space

451L

1445L folded

Seats

5 doors

Fuel economy & emissions

Consumption

4 L

per 100 km

NOx

5 mg/km

Import levy: €25

Fuel tank

42L

Dimensions

Length

4.42m

4420 mm

Width

1.82m

Height

1.54m

Safety & ownership

Euro NCAP

★★★★☆

Adult 91% · Child 84%

Insurance

Group 21A

Warranty

7 years

100,000 miles

Reliability & Safety Recalls

Kia Niro 2021

Reliability

3/5

The 2021 Kia Niro PHEV is a practical family SUV with decent build quality and Kia's 7-year warranty, but early PHEVs show mixed reliability records for battery management systems and charging hardware. Real-world fuel consumption is significantly higher than WLTP figures if the battery is not regularly charged to full capacity. Parts availability and specialist PHEV repair costs in Ireland remain a concern.

Known issues

Battery degradation and capacity loss reported in early model years, particularly in vehicles not regularly fully charged
Charging port corrosion and intermittent charging failures, especially in damp climates
11.6 kWh battery cooling system failures causing reduced electric range and warning lights
Dual-clutch transmission (DCT) hesitation and jerky low-speed engagement on petrol-only driving
12V auxiliary battery drain issues when vehicle is parked, potentially leaving car unable to start
Software glitches in hybrid mode selection and energy management, requiring dealer reprogramming

Good for

Low-emission driving for urban commutes with reliable electric-only capability up to ~60 km
Spacious interior and boot, practical for families and daily transport
Strong warranty coverage (7 years/100,000 km for powertrain components) and dealer network across Ireland
Decent driving comfort and refinement when running on electric power or hybrid mode

Years to avoid: 2021, 2022

AI-generated summary · verify with DVSA & owner forums

Safety Recalls3 found

Transmission2022

DCT transmission may engage abruptly from standstill in certain driving conditions, increasing collision risk

Remedy: Transmission software update and recalibration

22V341

Charging System2021

On-board charger may fail to charge or charge intermittently due to firmware error

Remedy: Replacement of on-board charger unit and software reprogramming

21V718

High-Voltage Battery2021

Battery management system software fault can cause loss of electric power without warning during operation

Remedy: Software update to battery control module

21V463

AI-generated · verify at gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall

Potential value opportunities

NI · by value score

2021 Kia Niro 1.6 GDi Hybrid 2 5dr DCT Video Review •

£12,950→€18,216imported

-15% vs expected price

NI Import

NI → ROI import costs

Assumes the car is NI-registered (no customs duty or VAT under Windsor Framework). Includes VRT + NOx levy + registration + transport. Click for full breakdown.

84k km · automatic · Gilford, Craigavon · 29d

See ad

2021 Kia Niro 1.6 GDi Hybrid 3 5dr DCT Video Review •

£17,790→€23,927imported

-8% vs expected price

NI Import

NI → ROI import costs

Assumes the car is NI-registered (no customs duty or VAT under Windsor Framework). Includes VRT + NOx levy + registration + transport. Click for full breakdown.

Low km

32k km · automatic · Belfast · 24d

See ad

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