Hyundai Ioniq 5 Vs Kia EV6: EPA Range/Efficiency Numbers Compared

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released range and efficiency numbers for the two upcoming all-electric models, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 (see here) and Kia EV6 (see here).

Both are based on the same Hyundai Motor Group’s E-GMP platform with an 800 V battery system, with an option of single motor, rear-wheel-drive and dual-motor, all-wheel-drive system.

EPA has released the ratings for both the smaller and bigger battery options of both cars, although as far as we know, the Hyundai Ioniq 5, at least initially, will be available only with the bigger battery option.

In this post we will compare corresponding versions of both models, side-by-side, to see whether there are substantial differences in range and energy consumption. We assume that all ratings are for 19″ wheel options, but it’s not specified in EPA documents.

2022 Kia EV6 SR RWD vs 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SR RWD

If we check the entry-level versions of both models (both have basically the same battery capacity – the 0.2 kWh difference might be associated to rounding differences by Kia), it will turn out that the Kia EV6 has some 5.5% (12 miles) more EPA Combined range. It’s also more efficient by over 6%.

We assume that the differences are mostly associated with aerodynamics and weight of the two cars.

EV Comparison Side-by-Side by InsideEVs
Model2022 Kia EV6 SR RWD (19″)
[A]
Difference
[A] / [B]
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SR RWD (19″) SE
[B]
DriveRWD RWD
Battery58 kWh-0.3%58.2 kWh
EPA Range
Combined232 mi
(373 km)
5.5%220 mi
(354 km)
Specs
0-60 mph   
Top speed   
Peak power125 kW0%125 kW
EPA Energy Consumption (including charging losses)
Combined117 MPGe: 288 Wh/mi (179 Wh/km)6.4%110 MPGe: 306 Wh/mi (190 Wh/km)
City136 MPGe: 248 Wh/mi (154 Wh/km)7.1%127 MPGe: 265 Wh/mi (165 Wh/km)
Highway100 MPGe: 337 Wh/mi (209 Wh/km)6.4%94 MPGe: 359 Wh/mi (223 Wh/km)

2022 Kia EV6 LR RWD vs 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 LR RWD

In the case of the Long Range versions (rear-wheel-drive), the differences in range and efficiency are smaller – above 2%. It’s a very small value that probably will not be noticeable by an average user.

The Kia EV6 also appears to have a different power output – 160 kW compared to 168 kW in the Hyundai Ioniq 5.

EV Comparison Side-by-Side by InsideEVs
Model2022 Kia EV6 LR RWD (19″)
[A]
Difference
[A] / [B]
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 LR RWD (19″) SE
[B]
DriveRWD RWD
Battery77.4 kWh0%77.4 kWh
EPA Range
Combined310 mi
(499 km)
2.3%303 mi
(488 km)
Specs
0-60 mph   
Top speed  115 mph
(185 km/h)
Peak power160 kW-4.8%168 kW
EPA Energy Consumption (including charging losses)
Combined117 MPGe: 288 Wh/mi (179 Wh/km)2.6%114 MPGe: 296 Wh/mi (184 Wh/km)
City134 MPGe: 251 Wh/mi (156 Wh/km)1.5%132 MPGe: 255 Wh/mi (159 Wh/km)
Highway101 MPGe: 334 Wh/mi (207 Wh/km)3.1%98 MPGe: 344 Wh/mi (214 Wh/km)

2022 Kia EV6 LR AWD vs 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 LR AWD

Interestingly, in the case of the top-of-the-line versions, the range and efficiency differences are as high as 7% or 18 miles. There is also a small change in the power output.

EV Comparison Side-by-Side by InsideEVs
Model2022 Kia EV6 LR AWD (19″)
[A]
Difference
[A] / [B]
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 LR AWD (19″) SE
[B]
DriveAWD AWD
Battery77.4 kWh0%77.4 kWh
EPA Range
Combined274 mi
(441 km)
7%256 mi
(412 km)
Specs
0-60 mph5.1 s2%5 s
Top speed  115 mph
(185 km/h)
Peak power230 kW-3.8%239 kW
EPA Energy Consumption (including charging losses)
Combined105 MPGe: 321 Wh/mi (199 Wh/km)7.1%98 MPGe: 344 Wh/mi (214 Wh/km)
City116 MPGe: 291 Wh/mi (181 Wh/km)5.5%110 MPGe: 306 Wh/mi (190 Wh/km)
Highway94 MPGe: 359 Wh/mi (223 Wh/km)8%87 MPGe: 387 Wh/mi (241 Wh/km)

The two cars appear to be so close to each other in terms of specs that customers are expected to decide which one to choose mostly on the exterior and interior design, brand, utility and prices.

We are eagerly waiting for the final detailed specs and prices of both models, and the market launch in the U.S., which will enable us to conduct range and charging tests on both models.

ModelDriveBattery
(kWh)
EPA
Range
0-60
mph
(sec)
Top
Speed
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SR RWD (19″) SERWD58.2220 mi
(354 km)
  
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 LR RWD (19″) SERWD77.4303 mi
(488 km)
 115 mph
(185 km/h)
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 LR AWD (19″) SEAWD77.4256 mi
(412 km)
5.0115 mph
(185 km/h)
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 LR AWD (20″) LimitedAWD77.4244 mi*
(393 km)
5.0115 mph
(185 km/h)
2022 Kia EV6 SR RWD (19″)RWD58232 mi
(373 km)
  
2022 Kia EV6 LR RWD (19″)RWD77.4310 mi
(499 km)
  
2022 Kia EV6 LR AWD (19″)AWD77.4274 mi
(441 km)
5.1 
2022 Kia EV6 LR AWD (20″) First EditionAWD77.4265 mi*
(426 km)
5.1 

* estimated/unofficial values


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