Comparison
Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Kia EV6
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Kia EV6 318 mi vs 319 mi
Best value Hyundai Ioniq 5 $42,600 vs $42,600
Faster charging Hyundai Ioniq 5 17 min vs 20 min
Weighted profile Kia EV6 4.1 vs 5.9
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Kia EV6
319 mi vs 318 mi
Value winner
Kia EV6
$134/mi vs $134/mi
Charging winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
17 min vs 20 min
Efficiency winner
Kia EV6
296 Wh/mi vs 300 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
86.6 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Kia EV6 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | RWD | Long Range RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $42,600 | $42,600 |
| Range | 318 mi | 319 mi |
| Efficiency | 300 Wh/mi • 3.33 mi/kWh | 296 Wh/mi • 3.38 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 74 kWh | 80 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | Crossover | Crossover |
| DC max | 168 kW | 168 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 17 min | 20 min |
| Roadtrip score | 86.8 | 86.9 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 152 mi | 142 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 134 $/mi | 134 $/mi |
| Top speed | 115 mph | 115 mph |
| Cargo | 19 cu ft | 17 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 3,527 lb | 3,527 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Kia EV6 if you want the longer rated range (319 mi vs 318 mi).
- Choose Hyundai Ioniq 5 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 17 min vs 20 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Kia EV6 looks better ($134/mi vs $134/mi).
Weighted verdict
Kia EV6 has the stronger weighted profile (5.9 vs 4.1).
Hyundai Ioniq 54.1 Kia EV65.9 168 kW17 min 168 kW20 min
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