DriveCostCheck

Comparison tool

Two vehicles, one set of assumptions

Pick up to four exact EPA configurations. All get the same mileage, driving mix, and energy prices — so the difference you see is the vehicles, not the assumptions. Gasoline and electricity are always priced separately; MPGe is never treated as MPG.

Vehicle A

or pick step by step

Selected: 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD · electric motor (168 kW PMSM) · RWD · details

Vehicle B

or pick step by step

Selected: 2026 Kia EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch Wheels) · electric motor (74 and 165 kW PMSM) · AWD · details

Shared assumptions — applied to both vehicles

mi/year
Driving mix55% city / 45% highway
$/kWh
At these assumptions, the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD costs $5.00 less per month ($60/year, $300 over five years) than the 2026 Kia EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch Wheels). This is the measured energy-cost difference only — not a statement that either vehicle is better.
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD2026 Kia EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch Wheels)
Full cost and efficiency comparison between 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD, 2026 Kia EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch Wheels)
Measure2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD2026 Kia EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch Wheels)Difference (A − B)
Cost per month$54.29$59.29-$5.00
Cost per year$651$711-$60
Cost over 5 years$3,255$3,555-$300
Cost per mile5.4¢/mi5.9¢/mi-0.5¢
Annual energy used3,552 kWh3,879 kWhdifferent units listed separately
EPA efficiency30 kWh/100 mi31.6 kWh/100 mi
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD: EPA electricity consumption is measured from the wall outlet, so typical home AC charging losses are already included. Public DC fast-charging prices, extreme temperatures, and driving style can change real-world cost.
2026 Kia EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch Wheels): EPA electricity consumption is measured from the wall outlet, so typical home AC charging losses are already included. Public DC fast-charging prices, extreme temperatures, and driving style can change real-world cost.