Pros. Kia's Optima sedan for 2017 delivers stellar good looks, an impressive array of features, a stunning interior and a wide range of models, including a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid. The competitively priced Optima also comes standard with a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.

The 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid and PHEV, built in South Korea, continue to be powered by a 2.0-liter gasoline engine paired with an electric motor. In the Optima Hybrid, the combined output is 192 horsepower. In the PHEV, the combined output is 202 horsepower.

The 2017 Kia Optima gets a new plug-in hybrid model with an estimated 600-mile total driving range, but only 27 of that in full EV mode.

For 2020, the Optima Hybrid and Plug In are only offered in EX trim, which includes an 8.0-inch infotainment display, wireless charging pad, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and forward collision warning.

Let's have a closer look on how Kia parallel hybrid technology works the hybrid system uses either the electric motor or the combustion engine or a combination of both to deliver the best performance

around 8 to 15 years Most hybrid batteries last around 8 to 15 years or anywhere between 100,000-150,000 miles with the proper routine maintenance.

What's New on the 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid? Wireless charging is now standard, and new standard active safety features include forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, and a driver-drowsiness monitor.

A hybrid car uses more than one means of energy, combining a petrol or diesel engine with an electric motor, and the two systems work with each other to move the vehicle. This allows the car to burn less gasoline, achieving better fuel efficiency than a traditional engine that solely uses fuel does.

Kia Optima batteries usually last between 3-5 years, but this is variable depending on driving habits, weather conditions, the type of battery, and more. You can prolong the life of your Optima battery by: Keeping your vehicle stored indoors away from extreme swings in temperature or climate.

Hybrid electric vehicles are powered by an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors, which uses energy stored in batteries. A hybrid electric vehicle cannot be plugged in to charge the battery. Instead, the battery is charged through regenerative braking and by the internal combustion engine.

In a hybrid car, the system recollects energy via regenerative braking. As a result, the amount of gasoline used is less due to its dual operating mechanism. The operating mode can be changed and shifted while driving, which means the car can alter between a gas engine and an electric motor.

The internal combustion engine vehicle is powered by a 12V battery, but the battery of a hybrid vehicle consists of a high-voltage battery and a low-voltage battery. The two batteries have different roles as much as the difference in voltage and capacity.

between $2,000 to $8,000 Hybrid battery replacement ranges from between $2,000 to $8,000, but bear in mind that most drivers have sold their vehicle by the time their battery is due for a change.