Kia EV6 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5: Home Charging Comparison

Side-by-side comparison of home charging for the Kia EV6 (77.4kWh, 528km range) and Hyundai Ioniq 5 (77.4kWh, 507km range). Which charges faster, which costs less, and which charger brand works best for each.

SpecKia EV6Hyundai Ioniq 5Winner
Battery capacity77.4kWh77.4kWhHyundai Ioniq 5
Range (WLTP)528km507kmKia EV6
Max AC charge11kW (3-phase)11kW (3-phase)Tie
7kW charge speed39km/hr39km/hrTie
20-100% at 7kW8.9 hrs8.9 hrsTie
Efficiency16.7kWh/100km17.5kWh/100kmKia EV6
Price from$76,000$76,200Kia EV6
FBT eligibleYesYes-

Charging Cost Comparison by State

StateKia EV6 (off-peak full)Hyundai Ioniq 5 (off-peak full)Kia EV6 /100kmHyundai Ioniq 5 /100km
VIC$10$10$2.7$2.8
NSW$11$11$2.8$3.0
QLD$11$11$3.0$3.1
SA$12$12$3.3$3.5
ACT$9$9$2.3$2.5
WA$9$9$2.5$2.6
TAS$9$9$2.5$2.6
NT$11$11$3.0$3.1

Best Charger for Each Vehicle

Kia EV6

Supports up to 11kW three-phase AC charging.

Hyundai Ioniq 5

Supports up to 11kW three-phase AC charging.

Kia EV6 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 FAQ

Which charges faster at home, Kia EV6 or Hyundai Ioniq 5?

Both the Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 charge at similar speeds on a 7kW home charger (about 8.9 hours from 20% to 100%).

Which is cheaper to charge, Kia EV6 or Hyundai Ioniq 5?

The Kia EV6 is more efficient at 16.7kWh/100km, making it slightly cheaper to charge per kilometre. For a typical 15,000km year on off-peak electricity, the difference is about $19 per year. Both are dramatically cheaper than petrol.

Do the Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 use the same charger?

Both the Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 use Type 2 AC charging, so any home EV charger in Australia works with both vehicles. Both support three-phase AC charging.

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