2026 head-to-head · Small SUV
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Kia EV6
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, the most efficient 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 (115 MPGe) costs about $783 a year to fuel and the 2026 Kia EV6 (115 MPGe) about $788.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Hyundai Ioniq 5
- Kia EV6
Side by side
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Kia EV6 | |
|---|---|---|
| $783 | Your annual fuel cost | $788 |
| 115 MPGe | Combined efficiency | 115 MPGe |
| 131 MPGe | City | 128 MPGe |
| 100 MPGe | Highway | 103 MPGe |
| 29 kWh | Electricity use (kWh/100 mi) | 29.2 kWh |
| 245 mi | Driving range | 237 mi |
| 0 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 0 g/mi |
| 9/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 9/10 |
| 10/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 10/10 |
| 6.3 hrs | Charge time at 240V | 6.2 hrs |
| Electric | Powertrain | Electric |
| Electricity | Fuel | Electricity |
| Electric motor (125 kW) | Engine / motor | Electric motor (125 kW) |
| Single-speed | Transmission | Single-speed |
| RWD | Drivetrain | RWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Kia EV6 across model years
- Hyundai Ioniq 5
- Kia EV6
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 goes farther between stops: about 245 miles on a charge, compared with 237 miles for the Kia EV6.
Among 114 2026 small SUVs, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 ranks 7th and the Kia EV6 9th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 or the 2026 Kia EV6?
Measured by cost to drive, the Hyundai Ioniq 5. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is rated 115 MPGe combined and the Kia EV6 115 MPGe (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs. the Kia EV6 per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, about $783 for the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and $788 for the Kia EV6.
Which has more range?
The Hyundai Ioniq 5: about 245 miles versus 237 miles.
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