Comparison

Hyundai Ioniq6 vs Kia EV6

Ioniq 6 RWD (18 inch Wheels) vs Long Range RWD: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.

Best range Hyundai Ioniq6 342 mi vs 319 mi
Best value Kia EV6 $41,200 vs $42,800
Faster charging Tie 18 min each
5-yr energy Hyundai Ioniq6 $4,000 vs $4,600

Winner by category

6 categories compared
Range winner
Hyundai Ioniq6
342 mi vs 319 mi
Value winner
Hyundai Ioniq6
$125/mi vs $129/mi
Charging winner
Tie
18 min each
Efficiency winner
Hyundai Ioniq6
260 Wh/mi vs 296 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Kia EV6
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Hyundai Ioniq6
7.2 s vs 7.3 s

Side-by-side comparison

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Side-by-side comparison of Hyundai Ioniq6 and Kia EV6
Spec Hyundai Ioniq6 Kia EV6
Trim used Ioniq 6 RWD (18 inch Wheels) Long Range RWD
MSRP (USD) $42,800 $41,200 (better)
Range 342 mi (better) 319 mi
Efficiency 260 Wh/mi • 3.85 mi/kWh (better) 296 Wh/mi • 3.38 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 74 kWh 80 kWh (better)
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain RWD RWD
Body type Sedan Crossover
DC max 233 kW 260 kW (better)
AC max 11 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 18 min 18 min
Roadtrip score 89.2 (better) 86.9
Miles added (15 min est.) 166 mi (better) 158 mi
USD per mile of range 125 $/mi (better) 129 $/mi
0–60 mph 7.2 s (better) 7.3 s
Top speed 115 mph 115 mph
Cargo 14 cu ft 17 cu ft (better)
Tow rating 3,307 lb 3,527 lb (better)

Pick the Hyundai Ioniq6 if…

  • You want lower running costs: about $4,000 vs $4,600 in energy over 5 years.

Pick the Kia EV6 if…

  • Slight edge on price: $41,200 vs $42,800 to start, $1,600 less.
  • Slight edge on cargo space: 17 vs 14 cu ft of listed cargo space.

Availability: Hyundai Ioniq6 production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.

5-year energy cost: Hyundai Ioniq6 vs Kia EV6

Charging mixHyundai Ioniq6Kia EV6
Efficiency260 Wh/mi296 Wh/mi
All home charging$2,950$3,350
80% home, 20% public DC$4,000$4,600
All public DC fast charging$8,300$9,450

60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.

500-mile road trip: charging stops

Hyundai Ioniq6Kia EV6
First leg (90% to 10%)233 mi217 mi
Each leg after a 10-80% stop203 mi190 mi
Fast-charge stops22
Time spent chargingabout 35 minabout 35 min
DC portCCS1CCS1

Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.

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