MPGe is the distance a car covers on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Across 3 EPA ratings of the Ioniq 6 since 2023 it has averaged 138.3 MPGe, and the 2025 model beats the 99.2 MPGe average of other electric cars rated 2023–2025. The EPA's own annual figure for it is $550.
Every Hyundai Ioniq 6 version, compared
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 was rated in a single specification, so its consumption does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $0.17 a kilowatt-hour.
| Version | Combined MPGe | City / Highway | Years | Charging per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 152.3 / 124.7 | 2023–2025 | $498 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Tesla Model 3 is rated 137.7 MPGe and the Polestar 2 106.3 MPGe, next to 135 MPGe for the 2025 Ioniq 6.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Energy use (2025) | 25 kWh per 100 miles |
| Cost per mile | $0.043 |
| Charging per year | $510 |
| Charging over five years | $2,550 |
| Against other Electric cars, 2023–2025 | −$184 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $550 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 does better in town than out of it: 151 in the city against 120 on the highway, $118 a year in favor of city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2025) | 151 MPGe | $455 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 120 MPGe | $573 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | -31 MPGe (-21%) | Reversed — it does better in town than on the open road |
How the Ioniq 6 changed over the years
The Ioniq 6 peaked in 2024 at 140 MPGe (153 city, 127 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2025 at 135 — 5 MPGe apart, or $18 a year in charging between buying one year and the other. The 2025 car does 135. The 2025 model loses 5 MPGe against 140 for the 2024.
| Model year | Combined MPGe | City / Highway | Versions offered | Charging per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 151 / 120 | 1 | $510 | |
| 2024 | 153 / 127 | 1 | $492 | |
| 2023 | 153 / 127 | 1 | $492 |
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How we count
This page rests on 3 EPA ratings of the Hyundai Ioniq 6 — 1 engine across 2023–2025. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $0.17 a kilowatt-hour, against EPA's own estimate of $550. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 rated at?
135 MPGe combined, 151 city and 120 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2023 the Ioniq 6 has averaged 138.3 MPGe.
Is the 2025 Ioniq 6 more efficient than the 2024?
No: 135 against 140 MPGe combined, about $18 a year more to run.
Which Ioniq 6 year has the best efficiency?
The 2024, at 140 MPGe combined (153 city, 127 highway).
Does the Ioniq 6 get better efficiency than the Tesla Model 3?
No: 135 MPGe for the 2025 Ioniq 6 against 137.7 for the 2026 Tesla Model 3, about $10 a year more to run.
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