MPGe is the distance a car covers on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Across 5 EPA ratings of the EV6 since 2022 it has averaged 116.2 MPGe, and the 2026 model beats the 99.7 MPGe average of other electric cars rated 2024–2026. The EPA's own annual figure for it is $650.
Every Kia EV6 version, compared
The Kia EV6 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 | 131.6 / 101.8 | 2022–2026 | $592 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Tesla Model Y is rated 131.5 MPGe, the Hyundai Kona 118 MPGe and the Porsche Macan 102 MPGe, next to 115 MPGe for the 2026 EV6.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Energy use (2026) | 29.3 kWh per 100 miles |
| Cost per mile | $0.050 |
| Charging per year | $598 |
| Charging over five years | $2,990 |
| Against other Electric cars, 2024–2026 | −$92 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $650 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2026 Kia EV6 does better in town than out of it: 128 in the city against 103 on the highway, $130 a year in favor of city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2026) | 128 MPGe | $537 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 103 MPGe | $667 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | -25 MPGe (-20%) | Reversed — it does better in town than on the open road |
How the EV6 changed over the years
The EV6 peaked in 2024 at 117 MPGe (134 city, 101 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2026 at 115 — 2 MPGe apart, or $10 a year in charging between buying one year and the other. The 2026 car does 115.
| Model year | Combined MPGe | City / Highway | Versions offered | Charging per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 128 / 103 | 1 | $598 | |
| 2025 | 128 / 103 | 1 | $598 | |
| 2024 | 134 / 101 | 1 | $588 | |
| 2023 | 134 / 101 | 1 | $588 | |
| 2022 | 134 / 101 | 1 | $588 |
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How we count
This page rests on 5 EPA ratings of the Kia EV6 — 1 engine across 2022–2026. 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 $650. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 2026 Kia EV6 rated at?
115 MPGe combined, 128 city and 103 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2022 the EV6 has averaged 116.2 MPGe.
Is the 2026 EV6 more efficient than the 2025?
About the same: 115 against 115 MPGe combined.
Which EV6 year has the best efficiency?
The 2024, at 117 MPGe combined (134 city, 101 highway).
Does the EV6 get better efficiency than the Tesla Model Y?
No: 115 MPGe for the 2026 EV6 against 131.5 for the 2026 Tesla Model Y, about $76 a year more to run.
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