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Hyundai Ioniq 6: charging cost vs gas
We've set the Hyundai Ioniq 6 as your EV below. Pick the gas car you'd compare against, set your prices and miles, and see the real cost difference — and the break-even.
When you come out ahead
Showing cumulative fuel savings. Add the two cars' prices in the controls to plot your exact break-even point.
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The Ioniq 6 is a slippery, aerodynamic sedan and one of the most efficient EVs you can buy at ~3.7 mi/kWh. That efficiency translates straight into low running costs — against a 32-mpg gas sedan it's dramatically cheaper per mile, especially on home charging.
High efficiency also means cheaper road trips, since you buy fewer kWh to cover the same distance.
What to keep in mind
- ~3.7 mi/kWh — among the cheapest EVs to run, mile for mile.
- Efficiency makes even public charging less costly than thirstier EVs.
- A standout if low running cost is your top priority.
Hyundai Ioniq 6: common questions
How much does it cost to charge a Hyundai Ioniq 6?
At the U.S. average home electricity price of about 17¢/kWh and roughly 3.7 mi/kWh, a Hyundai Ioniq 6 costs about 5¢ per mile to charge at home — around $551 a year at 12,000 miles. Public DC fast-charging costs more, so set your home/public mix in the calculator.
Is a Hyundai Ioniq 6 cheaper to run than a gas car?
Charging at home, usually yes. Against a typical 32-mpg gas sedan, the Hyundai Ioniq 6's per-mile fuel cost is much lower — the calculator shows your annual fuel saving and how long the price difference takes to pay back.