Source snapshot 2026-10-05. Matching cohort: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · Electricity · Rear-Wheel Drive · EV. All configurations in this shared cohort are included; other configurations on the source pages are excluded. This is a comparison of this cohort, not the entire nameplates or retail trims.
| Vehicle | EPA combined consumption | Cost / mile | 12,000 mi / year | 5 years / 60,000 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 29–47.5266 kWh/100 mi | $0.05–$0.08 | $591.60–$969.54 | $2,958.00–$4,847.71 |
| Kia EV6 | 29.2248–29.5817 kWh/100 mi | $0.05–$0.05 | $596.19–$603.47 | $2,980.93–$3,017.33 |
How large is the energy-cost difference?
A minus B ranges from $-11.87 to $373.36 per year, or $-59.33 to $1,866.78 over five years. Positive means A costs more; negative means A costs less. If the range spans zero, the result depends on configuration. These bounds compare every included pairing, without declaring a winner from a best-case trim.
Method and limitations
Annual cost = miles ÷ combined US MPG × fuel price, or miles × kWh/100 mi ÷ 100 × electricity price. Regular/diesel $3.50/gal; premium $4.00/gal; electricity $0.17/kWh. Prices are illustrative, held fixed for five years, not current national averages. EPA wall-energy ratings include charging losses. EPA standardized ratings do not guarantee actual consumption. Costs exclude purchase price, financing, depreciation, insurance, maintenance, taxes and incentives.
Included source records
- 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD · Automatic (A1) · EPA 49960 · EPA #49960
- 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Robo taxi · Automatic (A1) · EPA 50028 · EPA #50028
- 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard range · Automatic (A1) · EPA 49961 · EPA #49961
- 2026 Kia EV6 Long Range RWD · Automatic (A1) · EPA 50214 · EPA #50214
- 2026 Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD · Automatic (A1) · EPA 50215 · EPA #50215
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