Kia EV6 Long Range (20 inch Wheels) MPG by year — every rating on record
The Kia EV6 Long Range (20 inch Wheels) has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2024 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 97 mpg (2025) and its thirstiest returned 96 mpg (2024). The EPA record holds 3 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 96 mpg | 96 mpg | #20 of 176 (89th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 97 mpg | 97 mpg | #22 of 194 (89th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 97 mpg | 97 mpg | #26 of 188 (87th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Kia EV6 Long Range (20 inch Wheels) placed highest in 2024 at #20 of 176, and lowest in 2026 at #26 of 188. It spent 3 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 3 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 106 | 89 | 97 | 118.6 | 0.1 | $800 | 270 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2025 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 106 | 89 | 97 | 118.6 | 0.1 | $800 | 270 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2024 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 106 | 86 | 96 | 119.8 | 0.1 | $800 | 252 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 → 2025 | 96 → 97 mpg | +1 mpg | 119 gal |
What EV6 Long Range (20 inch Wheels) fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Kia EV6 Long Range (20 inch Wheels) burns 119 to 119 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $356 | $356 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $415 | $415 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $474 | $474 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $800 to $800 a year in fuel, or $7,250 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 311 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 97 mpg the Kia EV6 Long Range (20 inch Wheels) is 70 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,076 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Kia nameplates
Every Kia model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.