Head-to-head · measured energy cost
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD vs 2026 Kia EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch Wheels)
12,000 mi/year · 55% city · national avg prices, Aug 27, 2026 · lowest-cost configuration of each · methodology
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.
Per month
Per year
5 years
| Measure | 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD | 2026 Kia EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch Wheels) |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration compared | electric motor (168 kW PMSM) · RWD | electric motor (74 and 165 kW PMSM) · AWD |
| Cost per month | $54.29 | $59.29 |
| Cost per year | $651 | $711 |
| Cost over 5 years | $3,255 | $3,555 |
| Cost per mile | 5.4¢/mi | 5.9¢/mi |
| Annual energy used | 3,552 kWh | 3,879 kWh |
| EPA efficiency | 30 kWh/100 mi | 31.6 kWh/100 mi |
Each side shows the lowest-monthly-cost 2026 configuration of its family at the stated assumptions — other configurations differ. Change mileage, driving mix, or prices in the interactive tool; every assumption stays editable.