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2022-2026 Kia EV6 MPGe & Charging Cost
5 model years · 79–117 MPGe combined
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2026. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2022-2026 Kia EV6 at a glance
The 2022-2026 Kia EV6 covers 5 model years in the EPA database (23 configurations in all), rated 79–117 MPGe combined. The newest model year, 2026, costs about $800 a year to charge for its most efficient version, the Standard Range RWD (115 MPGe), at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. The best combined rating in the generation, 117 MPGe, was reached in 2022, 2023 and 2024.
2022-2026 Kia EV6 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Electric | 83–115 MPGe | $800–$1,130 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Electric | 83–115 MPGe | $800–$1,100 | Ratings changed |
| 2024 | Electric | 83–117 MPGe | $800–$1,130 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Electric | 79–117 MPGe | $770–$1,170 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Electric | 105–117 MPGe | $800–$870 | First year |
What the 2026 Standard Range RWD costs to drive
Per month
$67
$800 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$1.33
Per 100 miles
$5.33
Five years
$4,000
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$1,450less a year
Class median $2,250 a year, MY2026
Based on 15,000 miles a year and residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
2026 Kia EV6 MPGe
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration stays at 115 MPGe. Its annual cost stays at $800.
EPA range 231–319 miles.
Electric configurations (5)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Range (Most efficient) | RWD | 29 | 115 | 237 mi | $800 |
| Long Range | RWD | 30 | 114 | 319 mi | $810 |
| Long Range (19 inch Wheels) | AWD | 32 | 106 | 295 mi | $870 |
| Long Range (20 inch Wheels) | AWD | 35 | 97 | 270 mi | $950 |
| GT | AWD | 41 | 83 | 231 mi | $1,130 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2025 Kia EV6 MPGe
83–115 MPGe · $800–$1,100/yr
Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration moves from 117 to 115 MPGe, down 2. Its annual cost stays at $800.
EPA range 231–319 miles.
Electric configurations (5)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Range (Most efficient) | RWD | 29 | 115 | 237 mi | $800 |
| Long Range | RWD | 30 | 114 | 319 mi | $810 |
| Long Range (19 inch Wheels) | AWD | 32 | 106 | 295 mi | $880 |
| Long Range (20 inch Wheels) | AWD | 35 | 97 | 270 mi | $950 |
| GT | AWD | 40 | 83 | 231 mi | $1,100 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2024 Kia EV6 MPGe
83–117 MPGe · $800–$1,130/yr
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration stays at 117 MPGe. Its annual cost goes from $770 to $800, $30 more.
EPA range 218–310 miles.
Electric configurations (5)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Range (Most efficient) | RWD | 29 | 117 | 310 mi | $800 |
| Standard Range | RWD | 29 | 117 | 232 mi | $800 |
| Long Range (19 inch Wheels) | AWD | 31 | 109 | 282 mi | $850 |
| Long Range (20 inch Wheels) | AWD | 35 | 96 | 252 mi | $960 |
| GT | AWD | 41 | 83 | 218 mi | $1,130 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2023 Kia EV6 MPGe
79–117 MPGe · $770–$1,170/yr
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 117 MPGe. Its annual cost goes from $800 to $770, $30 less.
EPA range 206–310 miles.
Electric configurations (5)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Range (Most efficient) | RWD | 28 | 117 | 310 mi | $770 |
| Standard Range | RWD | 28 | 117 | 232 mi | $780 |
| Long Range (19 inch tires) | AWD | 31 | 109 | 282 mi | $850 |
| Long Range (20 inch tires) | AWD | 34 | 96 | 252 mi | $940 |
| GT | AWD | 42 | 79 | 206 mi | $1,170 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2022 Kia EV6 MPGe
105–117 MPGe · $800–$870/yr
EPA range 232–310 miles.
Electric configurations (3)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Long Range) RWD (Most efficient) | RWD | 29 | 117 | 310 mi | $800 |
| (Standard Range) | RWD | 29 | 117 | 232 mi | $800 |
| (Long Range) AWD | AWD | 32 | 105 | 274 mi | $870 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Standard Range RWD: $2,100 in Hawaii and $560 in Louisiana, a $1,540 difference.
Similar cars
Closest combined MPGe among MY2026 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2022-2026 (CV)
Frequently asked questions
How efficient is the 2022-2026 Kia EV6?
EPA rates the 2022-2026 Kia EV6 at 79–117 MPGe combined across 23 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2024 Long Range RWD, is rated 117 MPGe (134 city, 101 highway).
Which years were the most efficient in the 2022-2026 Kia EV6?
The Long Range RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 117 MPGe, in 2022, 2023 and 2024. The lowest top rating, 115 MPGe, was in 2025 and 2026.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2022-2026 Kia EV6?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.
How much does it cost to charge a 2026 Kia EV6 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the Standard Range RWD costs about $800 a year. Across all 5 configurations the cost runs $800–$1,130 a year. That is a $330 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2026 Kia EV6 100 miles?
About $5.33 per 100 miles for the Standard Range RWD at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), and between $5.33 and $7.53 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2026 Kia EV6 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Standard Range RWD is rated 128 city and 103 highway MPGe, so it is more efficient in city driving, by 25 MPGe.
How does the 2026 Kia EV6 compare with other small SUV configurations?
The Standard Range RWD costs about $800 a year to fuel, $1,450 less than the class median of $2,250, and less than 9 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 296 rated small SUV configurations for MY2026, not weighted by sales.
What is the range and charging cost of the 2026 Kia EV6?
EPA rates the range at 231–319 miles depending on configuration, and the Standard Range RWD goes 237 mi. Efficiency is 29–41 kWh per 100 miles (83–115 MPGe). At residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), charging costs $800–$1,130 a year, or $5.33 per 100 miles for the Standard Range RWD.
Is the 2026 Kia EV6 different from the 2025 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 115 MPGe. Its annual cost stays at $800. EPA lists 5 configurations for 2026 against 5 configurations for 2025. See the 2025 Kia EV6 for that year.