Hyundai Ioniq 5
$54/month avg
Range: 318 miles
Efficiency: 3.3 mi/kWh
Electricity needed (1,000 miles): 296 kWh
Electricity needed (12,000 miles): 3,550 kWh
Daily home charging cost (1,000-mile month): $1.78
EPA range per full charge: 319 miles
How Much Does It Cost to Charge a Kia EV6
Wind AWD configuration with home-charging cost benchmarks, state-by-state electricity comparisons, and practical monthly planning metrics.
Battery
77.4 kWh
Range
319 mi
Efficiency
3.4 mi/kWh
MSRP
$42,900
Kia EV6 is a frequent comparison target for U.S. drivers shopping practical performance EVs. Cost outcomes are mainly driven by charging behavior, not headline trim marketing. At the current home benchmark ($0.18/kWh), 1,000 miles is about $53.25. At a full public-charging pattern ($0.45/kWh), that same mileage is about $133.14.
Ideal For
- Drivers comparing sporty crossover EVs with realistic monthly charging budgets.
- Commuters wanting balanced performance and manageable cost per 100 miles.
- Households with Level 2 home charging who want predictable annual energy spend.
- Buyers testing the cost tradeoff between mostly-home and public-heavy charging.
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Cost to Charge Kia EV6 at Home
Home charging snapshot using the current U.S. residential rate of $0.18/kWh.
Electricity rate used
$0.18/kWh
Energy use per 100 miles
29.6 kWh
Cost per 100 miles
$5.33
Cost per full charge
$13.93
Home cost (1,000 miles)
$53.25
Home cost (12,000 miles/year)
$639.05
Home Charging Breakdown
Cost to Charge Kia EV6 at Public Charging Stations
100% public charging snapshot using $0.45/kWh.
Public rate used
$0.45/kWh
Energy use per 100 miles
29.6 kWh
Cost per 100 miles
$13.31
Cost per full charge
$34.83
Public cost (1,000 miles)
$133.14
Public cost (12,000 miles/year)
$1,597.63
Public Charging Breakdown
Daily public charging cost (1,000-mile month): $4.44
Extra monthly cost vs home: $79.88 higher
Extra annual cost vs home: $958.58 higher
Compared to gas baseline: spend $165.31/year more
Seasonal Charging Cost: Kia EV6
Mainstream pack profile (60-100 kWh). This band reflects most U.S. EVs. Seasonal cost variance is usually moderate, with trip pattern and charging timing as the largest levers.
Planning heuristic (not a universal rule). Reviewed monthly. Sources: AAA EV temperature testing; U.S. DOE weather and fuel-economy guidance; Recurrent model-level seasonal behavior datasets.
Winter factor range
+12% to +30%
Factor band: 1.12x-1.30x baseline.
Summer factor range
+5% to +12%
Factor band: 1.05x-1.12x baseline.
Estimated home monthly cost (1,000 miles)
Winter: $59.64-$69.23
Summer: $55.92-$59.64
Estimated public monthly cost (1,000 miles)
Winter: $149.11-$173.08
Summer: $139.79-$149.11
Precondition when plugged in and calibrate with one full winter and summer billing cycle.
Need detailed seasonal budgeting methods? Read the Winter EV Charging Cost Guide and Summer EV Charging Cost Guide.
Charging Costs by State
Top 5 cheapest states for Kia EV6: North Dakota, Arkansas, Idaho, Missouri, Nebraska
| State | Rate | Monthly Cost | Annual Cost | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $0.11/kWh | $32.54 | $390.53 | #1 |
| Arkansas | $0.12/kWh | $35.50 | $426.04 | #2 |
| Idaho | $0.12/kWh | $35.50 | $426.04 | #3 |
| Missouri | $0.12/kWh | $35.50 | $426.04 | #4 |
| Nebraska | $0.12/kWh | $35.50 | $426.04 | #5 |
| Oklahoma | $0.12/kWh | $35.50 | $426.04 | #6 |
| Iowa | $0.13/kWh | $38.46 | $461.54 | #7 |
| Kentucky | $0.13/kWh | $38.46 | $461.54 | #8 |
| Louisiana | $0.13/kWh | $38.46 | $461.54 | #9 |
| Montana | $0.13/kWh | $38.46 | $461.54 | #10 |
| Nevada | $0.13/kWh | $38.46 | $461.54 | #11 |
| North Carolina | $0.13/kWh | $38.46 | $461.54 | #12 |
| South Dakota | $0.13/kWh | $38.46 | $461.54 | #13 |
| Tennessee | $0.13/kWh | $38.46 | $461.54 | #14 |
| Utah | $0.13/kWh | $38.46 | $461.54 | #15 |
| Washington | $0.13/kWh | $38.46 | $461.54 | #16 |
| Wyoming | $0.13/kWh | $38.46 | $461.54 | #17 |
| Georgia | $0.14/kWh | $41.42 | $497.04 | #18 |
| Kansas | $0.14/kWh | $41.42 | $497.04 | #19 |
| Mississippi | $0.14/kWh | $41.42 | $497.04 | #20 |
| Arizona | $0.15/kWh | $44.38 | $532.54 | #21 |
| Florida | $0.15/kWh | $44.38 | $532.54 | #22 |
| Minnesota | $0.15/kWh | $44.38 | $532.54 | #23 |
| New Mexico | $0.15/kWh | $44.38 | $532.54 | #24 |
| Oregon | $0.15/kWh | $44.38 | $532.54 | #25 |
| South Carolina | $0.15/kWh | $44.38 | $532.54 | #26 |
| Virginia | $0.15/kWh | $44.38 | $532.54 | #27 |
| West Virginia | $0.15/kWh | $44.38 | $532.54 | #28 |
| Alabama | $0.16/kWh | $47.34 | $568.05 | #29 |
| Colorado | $0.16/kWh | $47.34 | $568.05 | #30 |
| Indiana | $0.16/kWh | $47.34 | $568.05 | #31 |
| Texas | $0.16/kWh | $47.34 | $568.05 | #32 |
| Delaware | $0.17/kWh | $50.30 | $603.55 | #33 |
| Illinois | $0.17/kWh | $50.30 | $603.55 | #34 |
| Ohio | $0.17/kWh | $50.30 | $603.55 | #35 |
| Wisconsin | $0.18/kWh | $53.25 | $639.05 | #36 |
| Maryland | $0.20/kWh | $59.17 | $710.06 | #37 |
| Michigan | $0.20/kWh | $59.17 | $710.06 | #38 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.20/kWh | $59.17 | $710.06 | #39 |
| New Jersey | $0.23/kWh | $68.05 | $816.57 | #40 |
| Vermont | $0.23/kWh | $68.05 | $816.57 | #41 |
| Connecticut | $0.25/kWh | $73.96 | $887.57 | #42 |
| Alaska | $0.26/kWh | $76.92 | $923.08 | #43 |
| New Hampshire | $0.26/kWh | $76.92 | $923.08 | #44 |
| New York | $0.27/kWh | $79.88 | $958.58 | #45 |
| Maine | $0.30/kWh | $88.76 | $1,065.09 | #46 |
| Massachusetts | $0.31/kWh | $91.72 | $1,100.59 | #47 |
| Rhode Island | $0.31/kWh | $91.72 | $1,100.59 | #48 |
| California | $0.35/kWh | $103.55 | $1,242.60 | #49 |
| Hawaii | $0.42/kWh | $124.26 | $1,491.12 | #50 |
How Long Does It Take to Charge?
Level 1 (120V outlet)
Speed: 3-5 miles/hour
Time to full: 49-65 hours
Best for: Overnight charging and low daily mileage
Level 2 (240V home)
Speed: 19-26 miles/hour
Time to full: 8-11 hours
Best for: Daily home charging
DC Fast Charging
Speed: up to 180 kW (113 miles in 15 min)
Time to 80%: about 29 minutes
Best for: Road trips and fast top-ups
Networks: Tesla Supercharger, Electrify America, EVgo
Full Specifications
| Model Year | 2025 |
| Trim | Wind AWD |
| Battery Size | 77.4 kWh |
| Range | 319 miles |
| Efficiency | 3.4 mi/kWh |
| Charging Speed | L1: 3-5 miles/hour; L2: 19-26 miles/hour; DC Fast: up to 180 kW (113 miles in 15 min) |
| Seating | 5 seats |
| Category | crossover |
| MSRP | $42,900 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to charge a Kia EV6 per month?
At $0.18/kWh home charging, EV6 is about $53.25 per 1,000 miles. At $0.45/kWh public charging, it is about $133.14 for the same monthly distance.
What is Kia EV6 charging cost per 100 miles?
Using current benchmark assumptions, EV6 runs near $5.33 per 100 miles on home electricity and about $13.31 per 100 miles on full public charging.
How much more does public charging cost for Kia EV6?
Compared with home-first charging behavior, full public charging is about $79.88 higher per month and about $958.58 higher per year for a 12,000-mile profile.
How long does Kia EV6 take to charge at home and DC fast stations?
Typical planning windows are around 49-65 hours on Level 1, 8-11 hours on Level 2, and about 29 minutes to 80% on DC fast charging under favorable station and battery conditions.
Can Kia EV6 still save money versus gas each year?
Against a 25 MPG gas baseline at $2.98/gal, EV6 saves about $793.27 per year at home-rate assumptions.
Who is Kia EV6 best suited for from a charging-cost perspective?
EV6 is a strong fit for drivers who want performance-oriented EV driving without truck-level charging spend. With a 319-mile EPA range profile, it remains most cost-effective in home-charging-heavy routines.
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Cost assumptions: $0.18/kWh electricity,$2.98/gal gas, 25 MPG gas baseline, updated monthly.