Skip to main content
GoEV WV

The 2026 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid EX AWD in West Virginia

For a typical WV commuter on Appalachian Power

30 miles a day, 5 days a week, plus 4 round trips of 200 miles each way — about 9,100 miles a year — compared with a 25 mpg car at $3.45/gal (EIA's forecast average for WV). Winter range loss included.

Electricity + gas / yr
$820
WV EV fee / yr
$100
Gas car fuel / yr
$1,306
Fuel & fees: saves / yr
$386

Fuel and state fees only — not insurance, maintenance, purchase price, or resale. The household planner counts all of those.

Is buying one worth it? Plan with your household →Just running costs

Cost to run it by utility

Same typical driver, standard residential rate. Long trips are charged at public fast chargers.

UtilityHome rateEnergy / yr
Appalachian Power16.2¢/kWh$820
Mon Power13.6¢/kWh$730
Potomac Edison13.6¢/kWh$730
Wheeling Power16.2¢/kWh$820
Co-op or small local utility17.0¢/kWh$849

Key specs

Type
Plug-in hybrid
Sticker price (MSRP)The manufacturer's suggested price. Dealers often sell for less (or more). Destination is the delivery fee added to every new car.All terms →
$48,290 (before destination)
Electric range (EPA)
30 mi
Hybrid mode
33 mpg
Efficiency (kWh per 100 miles)How much electricity it uses to go 100 miles. Lower is better — the EV version of higher mpg.All terms →
45 kWh / 100 mi
Battery size (kWh)How much energy the battery holds — the size of the 'tank.' Bigger usually means more range, and a longer charge.All terms →
14 kWh
Charge port
none
Seats
7
Cargo, all seats up
12.6 cu ft
Cargo behind 2nd row
38.5 cu ft
Cargo, seats folded
75.5 cu ft
Towing
2,000 lbs
Built in
South Korea

Federal EV tax credits ended for vehicles bought after September 30, 2025. More in the FAQ. Sources for every number are on State of the Data.

What comes standard

What comes standard on the EX AWD trim.

Driver assist
Steers and keeps pace on the highway (hands on the wheel)
Highway Driving Assist

Safety

Automatic emergency braking
✓ Standard
Blind-spot warning
✓ Standard
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Standard
Lane-keeping assist
✓ Standard
360° camera
Not standard

Winter comfort

Heated front seats
✓ Standard
Heated steering wheel
Not standard
Remote start or pre-heat
✓ Standard
Heat pump (keeps more winter range)
Not confirmed

Convenience

Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto
✓ Standard
Power liftgate
✓ Standard
Household-style power outlet
Not standard
One-pedal driving
Not confirmed

12.3-inch main screen. Over-the-air software updates: not confirmed.

Checked against the maker's spec sheet (source). Gathered with AI help and may contain errors — confirm with the dealer. “Not standard” usually means it's available at extra cost or on a higher trim.

Compare with similar vehicles

GoEV WV is an independent, non-commercial project. Numbers are estimates based on publicly filed utility rates, EPA vehicle data, and IRS rules; not financial advice. Every source and retrieval date is on the State of the Data page.

Our data is gathered and cross-checked with the help of AI tools from manufacturer specs, EPA ratings, utility tariffs, and published reviews. It can contain errors — confirm anything important with the manufacturer, your utility, or a dealer. Sources are on State of the Data.

Plan your householdCalculatorAll EVsEV 101WV utility EV ratesCharger mapFAQEV terms explained

© 2026 GoEV WV. Built by Patrick Brennan in West Virginia.