Kia Optima EV Range & Charging
The 2020 Kia Optima is EPA-rated for up to 630 miles of electric range, and recharges in about 2.7 hours on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
Latest model year (2020):
The Kia Optima is rated for up to 630 mi of electric range, recharging in about 2.7 hours on Level 2.
Kia Optima EV Range — All Years
| Year | Trim | Motor | Range | City Range | Hwy Range | 120V Charge | 240V Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 50kW IPMSM | 630 mi | — | — | — | 2.7 h |
| 2019 | — | — | 610 mi | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 610 mi | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | 610 mi | — | — | — | — |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Kia Optima data analysis
How Kia Optima EPA electric range varies
Across 4 configurations recorded for the 2017 through 2020 Kia Optima, EPA electric range runs from 610 miles to 630 miles. The strongest figure belongs to the 2020 Kia Optima (Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L) at 630 miles, and the weakest to the 2019 car at 610 miles — a spread of 3%. The narrow spread means any year of the Kia Optima in this table behaves much like the others, so you can shop on price, condition and mileage rather than chasing a particular model year.
What changed for 2020
Average EPA electric range for the 2020 Kia Optima is 630 miles, against 610 miles for the 2019 car — it rose by 20 miles. That is a real improvement, and it is the kind of change worth paying the newer-year premium for if this figure drives your decision.
How to read this Kia Optima data
This page lists every 2017 through 2020 Kia Optima record we hold for this measurement — 4 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.
Where these Kia Optima figures come from
Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Kia Optima record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.
Frequently Asked Questions About Optima EV Range
How far can the Kia Optima go on a charge?
The Kia Optima is EPA-rated for up to 630 miles of electric range (2020 model year). Real-world range drops in cold weather, at highway speeds, and with heavy climate control use — plan for roughly 70–80% of the rated figure in winter.
How long does the Kia Optima take to charge?
On a 240-volt Level 2 charger the Kia Optima takes about 2.7 hours for a full charge. DC fast charging, where supported, is far quicker but is not part of the EPA data set.
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