2026 Kia EV6 range and charging cost
Range, Light RWD
237miles
- 29.2 to 29.6 kWh per 100 miles.
- 115 MPGe.
- 61 miles below the median of 66 EVs (2026).
- 4 trims: 237 to 295 miles.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Trim | Drive | Range, mi | kWh per 100 mi | MPGe | Full charge | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Long Range AWD | AWD | 295 | 31.6 to 41.0 | 106 | $15.95 | $649 |
| Wind AWD | AWD | 295 | 31.6 to 41.0 | 106 | $15.95 | $649 |
| GT-Line AWD | AWD | 295 | 31.6 to 41.0 | 97 | $17.43 | $709 |
| Light RWD | RWD | 237 | 29.2 to 29.6 | 115 | $11.81 | $598 |
Where kWh is disputed or missing, costs use EPA MPGe.
Charging cost
Light RWD, 29.3 kWh per 100 miles. Home charging.
- Full charge
- $11.81
- Per mile
- 5.0 cents
- Per month
- $50
- Per year
- $598
- Median 2026 SUV: 23 mpg, 13.9 cents per mile.
- Saves $1,072 a year at 12,000 miles.
Charging specs
| Version | Plug | Onboard AC, kW | DC peak, kW | 10-80%, min | Level 2, hours | Battery, kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | NACS | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| NACS | N/A | 10.9 | 240 | 18 | 8 | 84 |
Charging specs: maker data, one source.
Do I need a Level 2 charger?
No. A 120 V outlet adds 48 miles in 10 hours.
You drive 33 miles a day.
Level 2 full charge: 8 hours.
Light RWD. 120 V outlet: 1.4 kW.
Trip cost
| Trip | kWh | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 29.3 | $4.98 |
| 300 miles | 87.9 | $14.95 |
| 500 miles | 146.5 | $24.91 |
| 1,000 miles | 293.1 | $49.82 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $43
- Per year
- $518
- Miles a month
- 867
Light RWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Range by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | MPG or range | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Kia EV6 | Light RWD | 237 mi range | |
| 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E | Select AWD | 240 mi range | Compare |
| 2026 Nissan Pathfinder | S 2WD | 23 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | SE FWD | 23 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale | Sprint AWD | 24 mpg | |
| 2026 Lexus UX Hybrid | 300h FWD | 43 mpg | |
| 2026 Ford Explorer | Active RWD | 24 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
EPA range. Cold weather and highway speed cut range.
Home charging only. Fast charging costs more.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree