The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 is rated 103 to 135 MPGe combined (miles per gallon of gasoline energy). The best is the 2025 Ioniq 6 Standard Range at 135 MPGe with a range of 240 miles.
Among the electric and fuel-cell models in the Midsize Cars class for 2025, the Ioniq 6 ranks 2nd of 7 for combined mileage (135 MPGe) and 1st (tied with 1 other) of 7 for yearly fuel cost ($550 for its cheapest version, cheapest first). The middle model of the class gets 111 MPGe and costs $700 a year.
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2025. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025 Tesla Model 3 | 2025 Model 3 Long Range RWD | 137 | $550 |
| 2 | 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6This car | 2025 Ioniq 6 Standard Range | 135 | $550 |
| 3 | 2025 Polestar 2 | 2025 2 Single Motor (19 Inch Wheels) | 114 | $650 |
| 4 | 2025 Nissan LEAF | 2025 LEAF | 111 | $700 |
| 5 | 2025 Genesis G80 | 2025 Electrified G80 | 97 | $800 |
Pick a 2025 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.
2025 Ioniq 6 Standard Range, Electric: 151 MPGe city, 120 highway, 135 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2025 Ioniq 6 version is $550 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
The 3 nearest rivals in the Midsize Cars class for 2025, 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.
The Model 3 costs $8 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the Model 3 costs $40 less to fuel than the Ioniq 6 (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2025 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Ioniq 6 (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Ioniq 6 | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 | 2025 Model 3 Long Range RWD | 137 MPGe | $550 | 2 higher | same | - |
| 2025 Polestar 2 | 2025 2 Single Motor (19 Inch Wheels) | 114 MPGe | $650 | 21 lower | $100 more a year | - |
| 2025 Nissan LEAF | 2025 LEAF | 111 MPGe | $700 | 24 lower | $150 more a year | Compare |
EPA test figures for 2025; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ioniq 6 Standard RangeElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Rear-wheel | 151 | 120 | 135 MPGe | $550 | - | 240 | cheapest |
| 2025 Ioniq 6 RWD (18 inch Wheels)Electric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Rear-wheel | 144 | 120 | 132 MPGe | $600 | - | 342 | +$50 |
| 2025 Ioniq 6 AWD (18 inch Wheels)Electric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 130 | 111 | 121 MPGe | $650 | - | 316 | +$100 |
| 2025 Ioniq 6 RWD (20 inch Wheels)Electric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Rear-wheel | 123 | 100 | 111 MPGe | $650 | - | 291 | +$100 |
| 2025 Ioniq 6 AWD (20 inch Wheels)Electric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 111 | 94 | 103 MPGe | $750 | - | 270 | +$200 |
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2025 Ioniq 6; 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.
Tailpipe CO2: the 2025 Ioniq 6 Standard Range 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 2025 Ioniq 6 Standard Range: fuel economy score 10 (9 to 10 across versions), greenhouse gas score 10.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ioniq 6 Standard RangeElectric | 240 | 6.1 h | 135 | 25 | $3.75 |
| 2025 Ioniq 6 RWD (18 inch Wheels)Electric | 342 | 7.5 h | 132 | 26 | $3.90 |
| 2025 Ioniq 6 AWD (18 inch Wheels)Electric | 316 | 7.5 h | 121 | 28 | $4.20 |
| 2025 Ioniq 6 RWD (20 inch Wheels)Electric | 291 | 7.5 h | 111 | 29.8 | $4.47 |
| 2025 Ioniq 6 AWD (20 inch Wheels)Electric | 270 | 7.5 h | 103 | 32.5 | $4.88 |
Best combined figure of the Ioniq 6 electric version each model year since 2016, set against the 2025 model.
| Model year | Best electric (MPGe) | Versions tested | Against 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 140 MPGe | 5 | 5 MPGe higher than 2025 |
| 2024 | 140 MPGe | 5 | 5 MPGe higher than 2025 |
| 2025This page | 135 MPGe | 5 | this page |
Compared with the 2024 model: 5 versions were tested then and 5 now; the best figure went from 140 to 135 MPGe (down 5).
| Version in 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ioniq 6 Standard Range, Electric | 135 MPGe | 135 MPGe (listed in 2024 as Ioniq 6 Standard Range RWD) | no change |
| 2025 Ioniq 6 RWD (18 inch Wheels), Electric | 132 MPGe | 140 MPGe (listed in 2024 as Ioniq 6 Long range RWD (18 inch Wheels)) | -8 MPGe |
| 2025 Ioniq 6 AWD (18 inch Wheels), Electric | 121 MPGe | 121 MPGe (listed in 2024 as Ioniq 6 Long range AWD (18 inch Wheels)) | no change |
| 2025 Ioniq 6 RWD (20 inch Wheels), Electric | 111 MPGe | 117 MPGe (listed in 2024 as Ioniq 6 Long range RWD (20 inch Wheels)) | -6 MPGe |
| 2025 Ioniq 6 AWD (20 inch Wheels), Electric | 103 MPGe | 103 MPGe (listed in 2024 as Ioniq 6 Long range AWD (20 inch Wheels)) | no change |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 4 DR AWD | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 4 DR RWD | 5 of 5 | 4 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 37 complaints, 3 recalls, 0 investigations.
37 complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 22 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | |
| Power Train | 5 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | |
| Lane Departure | 3 |
2 of the 37 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 0 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
3 recalls are on file for the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6, 2023-2026 Genesis G90, 2024-2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The driver and passenger seat belt anchors may detach.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and reinforce or replace the seat belt anchors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 29, 2026.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2025 IONIQ 6 electric vehicles. The charging port door panel may detach.
Fix: Dealers will apply an adhesive on the charging port door assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 10, 2025.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2024 IONIQ 5, 2023-2025 IONIQ 6, Genesis GV60, Genesis GV70 "Electrified," and Genesis G80 "Electrified" vehicles.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the ICCU and its fuse, as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the ICCU software. All repairs will be performed free of charge.
Other 2025 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Ioniq 6 itself is at 135 MPGe.
More Hyundai models that have a 2025 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
The 2025 Ioniq 6 Standard Range with 135 MPGe combined (151 city, 120 highway).
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 costs between $550 and $750 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2025 Ioniq 6 Standard Range at $550; the dearest is the 2025 Ioniq 6 AWD (20 inch Wheels) at $750. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
2025 Ioniq 6 AWD (18 inch Wheels): 121 MPGe combined (130 city, 111 highway); 2025 Ioniq 6 AWD (20 inch Wheels): 103 MPGe combined (111 city, 94 highway).
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 is 2nd of 7 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2025 Tesla Model 3 at 137 MPGe. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2025 Tesla Model 3 at 137 MPGe and the next one behind is the 2025 Polestar 2 at 114 MPGe.
The 2024 model had 5 tested versions and the 2025 model has 5. The best figure went from 140 to 135 MPGe (down 5).
2025 Ioniq 6 Standard Range: 240 miles; 2025 Ioniq 6 RWD (18 inch Wheels): 342 miles; 2025 Ioniq 6 AWD (18 inch Wheels): 316 miles; 2025 Ioniq 6 RWD (20 inch Wheels): 291 miles, by the agency's tests.
The 2025 Ioniq 6 Standard Range takes 6.1 hours for a full charge at 240 volts and uses 25 kWh per 100 miles, about $3.75 per 100 miles at $0.15 per kWh.
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 4 DR AWD: overall 5 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 5; 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 4 DR RWD: overall 5 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 5. The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
37 complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Electrical System (22 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
The agency's database lists 3 recalls for the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
For the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6: 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 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6: 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.