2026 Kia EV6: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls
The 2026 Kia EV6 is rated 83 to 115 MPGe combined (miles per gallon of gasoline energy). The best is the 2026 EV6 Standard Range RWD at 115 MPGe with a range of 237 miles.
How the EV6 ranks in its class
Among the electric and fuel-cell models in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2026, the EV6 ranks 9th (tied with 1 other) of 23 for combined mileage (106 MPGe) and 7th (tied with 3 others) of 23 for yearly fuel cost ($700 for its cheapest version, cheapest first). The middle model of the class gets 103 MPGe and costs $750 a year.
Nearest models in the class (places 7 to 13 of 23)
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2026. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | MPGe | Fuel a year, cheapest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 2026 Lexus RZ | 2026 RZ 450e AWD (18 inch wheels) | 110 | $700 |
| 8 | 2026 Volvo EX30 | 2026 EX30 Twin Performance | 109 | $700 |
| 9 | 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 2026 Ioniq 5 AWD (19inch Wheels) | 106 | $700 |
| 9 | 2026 Kia EV6This car | 2026 EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch Wheels) | 106 | $700 |
| 11 | 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E | 2026 Mustang Mach-E AWD Extended | 104 | $750 |
| 12 | 2026 Chevrolet Equinox | 2026 Equinox EV AWD (11 kW Charger) | 103 | $750 |
| 13 | 2026 Porsche Macan | 2026 Macan 4 Electric 20in Wheels | 102 | $750 |
Your fuel cost
Pick a 2026 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2026 EV6 Standard Range RWD, Electric: 128 MPGe city, 103 highway, 115 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 EV6 version is $650 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
Compare with a rival
The 3 nearest rivals in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2026, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
Both cost the same to fuel.
Over 5 years both cost the same to fuel at these miles and these prices.
- 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5
- 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E
- 2026 Volvo EX30
The EV6 against its nearest rivals
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2026 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the EV6 (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the EV6 | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 2026 Ioniq 5 AWD (19inch Wheels) | 106 MPGe | $700 | 9 lower | $50 more a year | Compare |
| 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E | 2026 Mustang Mach-E AWD Extended | 104 MPGe | $750 | 11 lower | $100 more a year | Compare |
| 2026 Volvo EX30 | 2026 EX30 Twin Performance | 109 MPGe | $700 | 6 lower | $50 more a year | - |
Every version of the 2026 Kia EV6
EPA test figures for 2026; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Range mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 EV6 Standard Range RWDElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Rear-wheel | 128 | 103 | 115 MPGe | $650 | - | 237 | cheapest |
| 2026 EV6 Long Range RWDElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Rear-wheel | 128 | 101 | 114 MPGe | $650 | - | 319 | cheapest |
| 2026 EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch Wheels)Electric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 117 | 95 | 106 MPGe | $700 | - | 295 | +$50 |
| 2026 EV6 Long Range AWD (20 inch Wheels)Electric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 106 | 89 | 97 MPGe | $800 | - | 270 | +$150 |
| 2026 EV6 AWD GTElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 87 | 79 | 83 MPGe | $900 | - | 231 | +$250 |
Does a cheaper-to-fuel 2026 version pay back?
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2026 EV6; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Emissions
Tailpipe CO2: the 2026 EV6 Standard Range RWD puts out 0 grams per mile, the same for all 5 tested versions (electric: nothing leaves the tailpipe).
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2026 EV6 Standard Range RWD: fuel economy score 9, greenhouse gas score 10.
Electric range and charging
Cost per 100 miles uses electricity at $0.15 per kWh (as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA). Plug-in hybrid range counts gasoline too.
| Version | Range mi | Charge at 240 V | MPGe | kWh per 100 mi | Cost per 100 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 EV6 Standard Range RWDElectric | 237 | 6.2 h | 115 | 29.2 | $4.38 |
| 2026 EV6 Long Range RWDElectric | 319 | 9 h | 114 | 29.6 | $4.44 |
| 2026 EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch Wheels)Electric | 295 | 8.8 h | 106 | 31.6 | $4.74 |
| 2026 EV6 Long Range AWD (20 inch Wheels)Electric | 270 | 8.9 h | 97 | 34.6 | $5.19 |
| 2026 EV6 AWD GTElectric | 231 | 8.6 h | 83 | 41 | $6.15 |
Mileage by model year
Best combined figure of the EV6 electric version each model year since 2016, set against the 2026 model.
| Model year | Best electric (MPGe) | Versions tested | Against 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 117 MPGe | 3 | 2 MPGe higher than 2026 |
| 2023 | 117 MPGe | 5 | 2 MPGe higher than 2026 |
| 2024 | 117 MPGe | 5 | 2 MPGe higher than 2026 |
| 2025 | 115 MPGe | 5 | same as 2026 |
| 2026This page | 115 MPGe | 5 | this page |
Compared with the 2025 model: 5 versions were tested then and 5 now; the best figure went from 115 to 115 MPGe (no change).
| Version in 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 EV6 Standard Range RWD, Electric | 115 MPGe | 115 MPGe | no change |
| 2026 EV6 Long Range RWD, Electric | 114 MPGe | 114 MPGe | no change |
| 2026 EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch Wheels), Electric | 106 MPGe | 106 MPGe | no change |
| 2026 EV6 Long Range AWD (20 inch Wheels), Electric | 97 MPGe | 97 MPGe | no change |
| 2026 EV6 AWD GT, Electric | 83 MPGe | 83 MPGe | no change |
Safety record
Crash-test ratings, 2026
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 KIA EV6 SUV BEV RWD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| 2026 KIA EV6 SUV BEV AWD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 0 complaints, 0 recalls, 0 investigations.
Owner complaints, 2026
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2026 Kia EV6 (as EV6). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no complaints for the 2026 Kia EV6 on 2026-11-14.
Safety recalls
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2026 Kia EV6 (as EV6). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no recalls for the 2026 Kia EV6 on 2026-11-14. Recalls can be added later; check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
More Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD for 2026
Other 2026 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The EV6 itself is at 106 MPGe.
Other Kia models of 2026
More Kia models that have a 2026 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
Common questions
Which 2026 Kia EV6 gets the best mileage?
The 2026 EV6 Standard Range RWD with 115 MPGe combined (128 city, 103 highway).
How much does a 2026 Kia EV6 cost to fuel for a year?
The 2026 Kia EV6 costs between $650 and $900 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2026 EV6 Standard Range RWD at $650; the dearest is the 2026 EV6 AWD GT at $900. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
What mileage does the all-wheel-drive EV6 get?
2026 EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch Wheels): 106 MPGe combined (117 city, 95 highway); 2026 EV6 Long Range AWD (20 inch Wheels): 97 MPGe combined (106 city, 89 highway); 2026 EV6 AWD GT: 83 MPGe combined (87 city, 79 highway).
How does the 2026 Kia EV6 rank among 2026 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD models?
The 2026 Kia EV6 is 9th of 23 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2026 Tesla Model Y at 127 MPGe. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 at 106 MPGe and the next one behind is the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E at 104 MPGe.
Did the EV6 change from 2025 to 2026?
The 2025 model had 5 tested versions and the 2026 model has 5. The best figure went from 115 to 115 MPGe (no change).
How far can the electric EV6 go on a full charge?
2026 EV6 Standard Range RWD: 237 miles; 2026 EV6 Long Range RWD: 319 miles; 2026 EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch Wheels): 295 miles; 2026 EV6 Long Range AWD (20 inch Wheels): 270 miles, by the agency's tests.
How long does the 2026 Kia EV6 take to charge, and what does it cost?
The 2026 EV6 Standard Range RWD takes 6.2 hours for a full charge at 240 volts and uses 29.2 kWh per 100 miles, about $4.38 per 100 miles at $0.15 per kWh.
How did the 2026 Kia EV6 do in crash tests?
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2026 KIA EV6 SUV BEV RWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 5; 2026 KIA EV6 SUV BEV AWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 5. The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
Do owners complain about the 2026 Kia EV6?
No complaints were returned for the 2026 Kia EV6 on 2026-11-14.
Does the 2026 Kia EV6 have recalls?
The agency's database returned no recalls for the 2026 Kia EV6 on 2026-11-14 (its model list has this car). Check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fresh these numbers are
For the 2026 Kia EV6: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2026 Kia EV6: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2026 Kia EV6: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2026 Kia EV6: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2026 Kia EV6: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.