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Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Kia EV6

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the Kia EV6 are two of India's most cross-shopped electric cars in 2026. This side-by-side EV comparison lines them up on the specs that decide a purchase — price, real-world range, battery, power and charging — so you can see the trade-offs at a glance.

Spec
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Leads on 4 specs
Kia EV6
Starting price
₹55.7 Lakh
₹65.97 Lakh
Body type
SUV
SUV
Battery
84 kWh
84 kWh
Range (claimed)
690 km
663 km
Real-world range
~520 km
~480 km
Power
229 bhp
325 bhp
Torque
350 Nm
605 Nm
Acceleration
5.3s 0-100 km/h
Top speed
185 km/h
188 km/h
Fast charge
350 kW
350 kW
Fast charge time
10–80% in 18 min
10–80% in 18 min
Full charge
11 kW AC
11 kW AC
Drivetrain
RWD
AWD
Seating
5
5
Boot / storage
527 L
480 L
Model year
2026
2026
Highlights
  • · 800V E-GMP architecture
  • · Ultra-fast 350kW charging
  • · V2L power export
  • · Dual 12.3-inch screens
  • · 800V dual-motor AWD
  • · Dual 12.3-inch curved displays
  • · 8 airbags + Level 2 ADAS
  • · V2L functionality

On price, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 starts lower at ₹55.7 Lakh (ex-showroom).

For range, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 goes further on a charge (about 520 km).

Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Kia EV6: which should you buy?

On paper, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 leads on more of the headline specs than the Kia EV6. That said, the "right" EV depends on what you value most — a lower price, longer real-world range, faster charging or specific features — so read the table row by row against your own needs before deciding.

Want to change one of the vehicles or add a third? Open the interactive EV comparison tool to build your own head-to-head. You can also browse the full EV catalog, estimate EMIs with the EV EMI calculator, or see running-cost savings with the EV vs petrol cost calculator.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Hyundai Ioniq 5 or the Kia EV6 better value?

It depends on your budget and needs. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 starts cheaper, but value also comes down to real-world range, charging speed and features — compare the full spec table above and run the numbers on our EV EMI and cost calculators.

Which has the longer range, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 or the Kia EV6?

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has the higher quoted range. Remember that real-world range is typically lower than claimed (ARAI/IDC) figures, so check the "real-world range" row above for a more realistic comparison.

Can I compare other electric cars too?

Yes. Use our free EV comparison tool to compare any two or three electric vehicles in India side by side, across cars, scooters and bikes.