The 2024 Kia EV6 is rated 83 to 117 MPGe combined (miles per gallon of gasoline energy). The best is the 2024 EV6 Long Range RWD at 117 MPGe with a range of 310 miles.
Among the electric and fuel-cell models in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2024, the EV6 ranks 2nd of 18 for combined mileage (109 MPGe) and 2nd (tied with 3 others) of 18 for yearly fuel cost ($700 for its cheapest version, cheapest first). The middle model of the class gets 99 MPGe and costs $750 a year.
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2024. 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 | 2024 Tesla Model Y | 2024 Model Y Long Range AWD-I | 118 | $650 |
| 2 | 2024 Kia EV6This car | 2024 EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch Wheels) | 109 | $700 |
| 3 | 2024 Lexus RZ | 2024 RZ 450e AWD (18 inch wheels) | 107 | $700 |
| 4 | 2024 Subaru Solterra | 2024 Solterra AWD | 104 | $700 |
| 4 | 2024 Toyota bZ4X | 2024 bZ4X AWD | 104 | $700 |
Pick a 2024 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.
2024 EV6 Long Range RWD, Electric: 134 MPGe city, 101 highway, 117 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2024 EV6 version is $650 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
The 3 nearest rivals in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2024, 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 RZ costs $41 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the RZ costs $205 less to fuel than the EV6 (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2024 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the EV6 (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the EV6 | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Lexus RZ | 2024 RZ 450e AWD (18 inch wheels) | 107 MPGe | $700 | 10 lower | $50 more a year | - |
| 2024 Subaru Solterra | 2024 Solterra AWD | 104 MPGe | $700 | 13 lower | $50 more a year | Compare |
| 2024 Toyota bZ4X | 2024 bZ4X AWD | 104 MPGe | $700 | 13 lower | $50 more a year | Compare |
EPA test figures for 2024; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 EV6 Long Range RWDElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Rear-wheel | 134 | 101 | 117 MPGe | $650 | - | 310 | cheapest |
| 2024 EV6 Standard Range RWDElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Rear-wheel | 136 | 100 | 117 MPGe | $650 | - | 232 | cheapest |
| 2024 EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch Wheels)Electric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 120 | 98 | 109 MPGe | $700 | - | 282 | +$50 |
| 2024 EV6 Long Range AWD (20 inch Wheels)Electric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 106 | 86 | 96 MPGe | $800 | - | 252 | +$150 |
| 2024 EV6 AWD GTElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 88 | 77 | 83 MPGe | $900 | - | 218 | +$250 |
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2024 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.
Tailpipe CO2: the 2024 EV6 Long 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 2024 EV6 Long Range RWD: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 EV6 Long Range RWDElectric | 310 | 8.7 h | 117 | 29 | $4.35 |
| 2024 EV6 Standard Range RWDElectric | 232 | 6.3 h | 117 | 29 | $4.35 |
| 2024 EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch Wheels)Electric | 282 | 8.4 h | 109 | 31.1 | $4.67 |
| 2024 EV6 Long Range AWD (20 inch Wheels)Electric | 252 | 8.4 h | 96 | 35 | $5.25 |
| 2024 EV6 AWD GTElectric | 218 | 7.7 h | 83 | 41 | $6.15 |
Best combined figure of the EV6 electric version each model year since 2016, set against the 2024 model.
| Model year | Best electric (MPGe) | Versions tested | Against 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 117 MPGe | 3 | same as 2024 |
| 2023 | 117 MPGe | 5 | same as 2024 |
| 2024This page | 117 MPGe | 5 | this page |
| 2025 | 115 MPGe | 5 | 2 MPGe lower than 2024 |
| 2026 | 115 MPGe | 5 | 2 MPGe lower than 2024 |
Compared with the 2023 model: 5 versions were tested then and 5 now; the best figure went from 117 to 117 MPGe (no change).
The 2025 model has 5 tested versions.
| Version in 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 EV6 Long Range RWD, Electric | 117 MPGe | 117 MPGe | no change |
| 2024 EV6 Standard Range RWD, Electric | 117 MPGe | 117 MPGe | no change |
| 2024 EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch Wheels), Electric | 109 MPGe | 109 MPGe (listed in 2023 as EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch tires)) | no change |
| 2024 EV6 Long Range AWD (20 inch Wheels), Electric | 96 MPGe | 96 MPGe (listed in 2023 as EV6 Long Range AWD (20 inch tires)) | no change |
| 2024 EV6 AWD GT, Electric | 83 MPGe | 79 MPGe | +4 MPGe |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Kia EV6 SUV AWD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| 2024 Kia EV6 SUV RWD | 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 78 complaints, 3 recalls, 0 investigations.
78 complaints for the 2024 Kia EV6 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 | 56 | |
| Power Train | 17 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 15 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 12 | |
| Engine | 7 |
6 of the 78 reports say the car was in a crash, 2 mention a fire and 3 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
3 recalls are on file for the 2024 Kia EV6 at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2024 EV6 and 2024 EV9 vehicles. The high voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes, which can lead to a fire while parked or driving.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and limit their charge to a maximum of 80% until the recall repair is complete.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2024 EV6 vehicles. The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.
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.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2024 EV6 vehicles. The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged and stop charging the 12-Volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.
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 2024 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The EV6 itself is at 109 MPGe.
More Kia models that have a 2024 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
The 2024 EV6 Long Range RWD with 117 MPGe combined (134 city, 101 highway).
The 2024 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 2024 EV6 Long Range RWD at $650; the dearest is the 2024 EV6 AWD GT at $900. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
2024 EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch Wheels): 109 MPGe combined (120 city, 98 highway); 2024 EV6 Long Range AWD (20 inch Wheels): 96 MPGe combined (106 city, 86 highway); 2024 EV6 AWD GT: 83 MPGe combined (88 city, 77 highway).
The 2024 Kia EV6 is 2nd of 18 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2024 Tesla Model Y at 118 MPGe. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2024 Tesla Model Y at 118 MPGe and the next one behind is the 2024 Lexus RZ at 107 MPGe.
The 2023 model had 5 tested versions and the 2024 model has 5. The best figure went from 117 to 117 MPGe (no change).
2024 EV6 Long Range RWD: 310 miles; 2024 EV6 Standard Range RWD: 232 miles; 2024 EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch Wheels): 282 miles; 2024 EV6 Long Range AWD (20 inch Wheels): 252 miles, by the agency's tests.
The 2024 EV6 Long Range RWD takes 8.7 hours for a full charge at 240 volts and uses 29 kWh per 100 miles, about $4.35 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 2024 Kia EV6 SUV AWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 5; 2024 Kia EV6 SUV RWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 5. The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
78 complaints for the 2024 Kia EV6 are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Electrical System (56 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
The agency's database lists 3 recalls for the 2024 Kia EV6 (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
For the 2024 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 2024 Kia EV6: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2024 Kia EV6: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2024 Kia EV6: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2024 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.