2025 Kia EV6: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls
The 2025 Kia EV6 is rated 83 to 115 MPGe combined (miles per gallon of gasoline energy). The best is the 2025 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 2025, the EV6 ranks 4th (tied with 1 other) of 21 for combined mileage (106 MPGe) and 2nd (tied with 5 others) of 21 for yearly fuel cost ($700 for its cheapest version, cheapest first). The middle model of the class gets 100 MPGe and costs $750 a year.
Nearest models in the class (places 2 to 6 of 21)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2025 Volvo EX30 | 2025 EX30 Twin Performance (19 Inch Wheels) | 109 | $700 |
| 3 | 2025 Lexus RZ | 2025 RZ 450e AWD (18 inch wheels) | 107 | $700 |
| 4 | 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 2025 Ioniq 5 AWD (19 inch Wheels) | 106 | $700 |
| 4 | 2025 Kia EV6This car | 2025 EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch Wheels) | 106 | $700 |
| 6 | 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E | 2025 Mustang Mach-E AWD Extended | 104 | $750 |
| 6 | 2025 Subaru Solterra | 2025 Solterra AWD | 104 | $700 |
| 6 | 2025 Toyota bZ4X | 2025 bZ4X AWD (18inch Wheels) | 104 | $700 |
Your fuel cost
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 EV6 Standard Range RWD, Electric: 128 MPGe city, 103 highway, 115 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2025 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 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.
Both cost the same to fuel.
Over 5 years both cost the same to fuel at these miles and these prices.
- 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5
- 2025 Lexus RZ
- 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E
The EV6 against its nearest rivals
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2025 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the EV6 (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the EV6 | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 2025 Ioniq 5 AWD (19 inch Wheels) | 106 MPGe | $700 | 9 lower | $50 more a year | Compare |
| 2025 Lexus RZ | 2025 RZ 450e AWD (18 inch wheels) | 107 MPGe | $700 | 8 lower | $50 more a year | - |
| 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E | 2025 Mustang Mach-E AWD Extended | 104 MPGe | $750 | 11 lower | $100 more a year | Compare |
Every version of the 2025 Kia EV6
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 EV6 Standard Range RWDElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Rear-wheel | 128 | 103 | 115 MPGe | $650 | - | 237 | cheapest |
| 2025 EV6 Long Range RWDElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Rear-wheel | 128 | 101 | 114 MPGe | $650 | - | 319 | cheapest |
| 2025 EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch Wheels)Electric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 117 | 95 | 106 MPGe | $700 | - | 295 | +$50 |
| 2025 EV6 Long Range AWD (20 inch Wheels)Electric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 106 | 89 | 97 MPGe | $800 | - | 270 | +$150 |
| 2025 EV6 AWD GTElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 87 | 79 | 83 MPGe | $900 | - | 231 | +$250 |
Does a cheaper-to-fuel 2025 version pay back?
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 EV6 Standard Range RWDElectric | 237 | 6.2 h | 115 | 29.2 | $4.38 |
| 2025 EV6 Long Range RWDElectric | 319 | 9 h | 114 | 29.6 | $4.44 |
| 2025 EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch Wheels)Electric | 295 | 8.8 h | 106 | 32 | $4.80 |
| 2025 EV6 Long Range AWD (20 inch Wheels)Electric | 270 | 8.9 h | 97 | 34.6 | $5.19 |
| 2025 EV6 AWD GTElectric | 231 | 8.6 h | 83 | 40 | $6.00 |
Mileage by model year
Best combined figure of the EV6 electric version each model year since 2016, set against the 2025 model.
| Model year | Best electric (MPGe) | Versions tested | Against 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 117 MPGe | 3 | 2 MPGe higher than 2025 |
| 2023 | 117 MPGe | 5 | 2 MPGe higher than 2025 |
| 2024 | 117 MPGe | 5 | 2 MPGe higher than 2025 |
| 2025This page | 115 MPGe | 5 | this page |
| 2026 | 115 MPGe | 5 | same as 2025 |
Compared with the 2024 model: 5 versions were tested then and 5 now; the best figure went from 117 to 115 MPGe (down 2).
The 2026 model has 5 tested versions.
| Version in 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 EV6 Standard Range RWD, Electric | 115 MPGe | 117 MPGe | -2 MPGe |
| 2025 EV6 Long Range RWD, Electric | 114 MPGe | 117 MPGe | -3 MPGe |
| 2025 EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch Wheels), Electric | 106 MPGe | 109 MPGe | -3 MPGe |
| 2025 EV6 Long Range AWD (20 inch Wheels), Electric | 97 MPGe | 96 MPGe | +1 MPGe |
| 2025 EV6 AWD GT, Electric | 83 MPGe | 83 MPGe | no change |
Safety record
Crash-test ratings, 2025
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 Kia EV6 SUV AWD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| 2025 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 56 complaints, 0 recalls, 0 investigations.
Owner complaints, 2025
56 complaints for the 2025 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 | 40 | |
| Power Train | 13 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 10 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 | |
| Engine | 5 |
1 of the 56 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.
Safety recalls
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2025 Kia EV6 (as EV6). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no recalls for the 2025 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 2025
Other 2025 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The EV6 itself is at 106 MPGe.
Other Kia models of 2025
More Kia models that have a 2025 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
Common questions
Which 2025 Kia EV6 gets the best mileage?
The 2025 EV6 Standard Range RWD with 115 MPGe combined (128 city, 103 highway).
How much does a 2025 Kia EV6 cost to fuel for a year?
The 2025 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 2025 EV6 Standard Range RWD at $650; the dearest is the 2025 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?
2025 EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch Wheels): 106 MPGe combined (117 city, 95 highway); 2025 EV6 Long Range AWD (20 inch Wheels): 97 MPGe combined (106 city, 89 highway); 2025 EV6 AWD GT: 83 MPGe combined (87 city, 79 highway).
How does the 2025 Kia EV6 rank among 2025 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD models?
The 2025 Kia EV6 is 4th of 21 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2025 Tesla Model Y at 117 MPGe. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 at 106 MPGe and the next one behind is the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E at 104 MPGe.
Did the EV6 change from 2024 to 2025?
The 2024 model had 5 tested versions and the 2025 model has 5. The best figure went from 117 to 115 MPGe (down 2).
How far can the electric EV6 go on a full charge?
2025 EV6 Standard Range RWD: 237 miles; 2025 EV6 Long Range RWD: 319 miles; 2025 EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch Wheels): 295 miles; 2025 EV6 Long Range AWD (20 inch Wheels): 270 miles, by the agency's tests.
How long does the 2025 Kia EV6 take to charge, and what does it cost?
The 2025 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 2025 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 2025 Kia EV6 SUV AWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 5; 2025 Kia EV6 SUV RWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 5. The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
Do owners complain about the 2025 Kia EV6?
56 complaints for the 2025 Kia EV6 are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Electrical System (40 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
Does the 2025 Kia EV6 have recalls?
The agency's database returned no recalls for the 2025 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 2025 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 2025 Kia EV6: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2025 Kia EV6: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2025 Kia EV6: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2025 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.