2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Standard Range RWD: MPG and fuel economy

This page collects every fuel-economy figure the EPA publishes for the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Standard Range RWD. Below you will find the headline combined, city, and highway MPG, the estimated annual fuel cost at three different driving levels, the tailpipe CO₂ emissions, and a full breakdown of the engine and drivetrain. If you want to know whether this generation got more or less efficient over the years, the year-over-year table further down covers every model year the EPA has rated.

Fuel economy at a glance

These are the EPA's official ratings for the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Standard Range RWD. The numbers come from a standardised laboratory test cycle and are the same figures that appear on the window sticker of every new car. Real-world mileage varies with driving style, weather, fuel quality, and how heavily loaded the car is.

Combined MPG is a 55/45 weighted blend of the city and highway test cycles. The EPA uses it as the single number you can compare across the entire dataset, including hybrids and EVs (which use the equivalent MPGe figure).

How the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Standard Range RWD compares

The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Standard Range RWD returns 135 combined MPG. Cars in the Midsize Cars class for the same model year average 39.9 MPG, which puts this car ahead of the class average by about 238%.

The most efficient car in the Midsize Cars class for the 2023 model year is the Hyundai Ioniq 6 Long range RWD (18 inch Wheels) at 140 MPG. The bar chart below puts the Hyundai Ioniq 6 Standard Range RWD alongside the class best and the class average so you can see the full picture.

For broader context, the average new car of the 2023 model year (across all classes) returns 33.7 MPG. Larger vehicles pull the all-cars average down, so do not use that figure on its own to judge a small car or a hybrid. The full list of the most efficient cars of the 2023 model year is on its own page.

Annual fuel cost across driving patterns

The headline annual fuel cost the EPA publishes assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a fuel mix of 55% city and 45% highway. The dollar figure is calculated using the EPA's current reference price for electricity, which is $0.15/kilowatt-hour. EPA updates that reference periodically rather than tracking live pump prices, so treat it as a window-sticker estimate rather than today's pump number.

The table below scales the EPA's number to three common driving patterns. The combined MPGe and the reference electricity price stay constant, only the annual mileage changes. Charging at home rather than at a public DC fast charger usually lowers the real cost below the EPA's published figure.

Year-over-year MPG for the Hyundai Ioniq 6 Standard Range RWD

The EPA has rated the Hyundai Ioniq 6 Standard Range RWD across 2 model years, from 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Standard Range RWD through 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Standard Range RWD. The numbers below are the best combined MPG figure the EPA published for each year, which lets you see when the car was at its most efficient and how recent generations stack up.

Combined MPG has stayed in roughly the same range across the run, hovering close to 135 MPG.

Compare against other Midsize Cars for 2023

If you are cross-shopping the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Standard Range RWD, the most useful comparison is against the other cars in the Midsize Cars class for the same model year. The list below shows the highest-MPG peers, ranked from most to least efficient. Click any of them to open its full page.

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 Long range RWD (18 inch Wheels) leads this group at 140 MPG, 5 MPG ahead of the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Standard Range RWD.

Specifications

The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Standard Range RWD is a fully electric vehicle. It is powered by 111 kw pmsm. The EPA rates its driving range at 240 miles.

Engine, transmission, and drivetrain together drive most of the variation in fuel economy across trims. A larger engine moves the car with less effort but burns more fuel. A turbo lets a small engine punch above its weight, often without much MPG penalty. All-wheel drive adds traction and weight, and usually costs a couple of MPG compared with two-wheel drive of the same engine.

Vehicle class

Midsize Cars

Transmission

Automatic (A1)

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Fuel type

Electricity

Electric motor

111 kW PMSM

EV range

240 miles

Annual petroleum use

0.1 barrels per year

Common questions about the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Standard Range RWD

Quick answers to the questions people most often search for when looking up the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Standard Range RWD.

• Is the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Standard Range RWD fuel efficient?

  Yes. The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Standard Range RWD returns 135 combined MPG, which beats the average car in the Midsize Cars class for the same model year by about 238%.
• What MPG does the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Standard Range RWD get?

  The EPA rates the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Standard Range RWD at 135 combined MPG, 151 MPG in city driving, and 120 MPG on the highway. Real-world numbers depend on your driving style, the weather, and how loaded the car is.
• How much does it cost to fuel a 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Standard Range RWD per year?

  The EPA estimates an annual fuel cost of $550 for the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Standard Range RWD. That figure assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year, a 55% city and 45% highway split, and the EPA's published average fuel price for the rated fuel grade.
• Does the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Standard Range RWD use gasoline?

  No. The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Standard Range RWD is fully electric and runs on grid electricity. The MPGe figure on this page converts electricity use into a gasoline-equivalent so you can compare it directly to a regular car.
• How much CO₂ does the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Standard Range RWD emit?

  The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Standard Range RWD produces zero tailpipe emissions because it runs entirely on electricity. The full carbon footprint of charging it depends on how the electricity on your local grid is generated, which varies a lot from one state to another.
• What is the difference between the city and highway MPG of the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Standard Range RWD?

  City driving returns 151 MPG and highway driving returns 120 MPG. A flat (or city-better) split is the signature of a hybrid or electric drivetrain, where regenerative braking recovers energy that would otherwise be lost in stop-start city traffic.
• What motor does the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Standard Range RWD use?

  The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Standard Range RWD uses 111 kW PMSM. Electric motors do not have a displacement or cylinder count the way a combustion engine does, so EPA reporting focuses on the motor type and battery system instead.
• What transmission and drivetrain does the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Standard Range RWD have?

  The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Standard Range RWD comes with a automatic (a1) transmission and rear-wheel drive.
• How does the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Standard Range RWD compare to the best car in its class?

  The most efficient car in the Midsize Cars class for the 2023 model year is the Hyundai Ioniq 6 Long range RWD (18 inch Wheels) at 140 combined MPG. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 Standard Range RWD returns 135 MPG, a gap of 5 MPG. If you are comparing on fuel economy alone, the class leader is worth a look.
• What is the EV range of the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Standard Range RWD?

  The EPA rates the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Standard Range RWD for 240 miles of electric driving range on a full charge. That covers most daily commutes and weekend trips without needing a top-up, but plan ahead for longer drives.

Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost figures assume 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split. Real-world mileage varies with driving conditions, vehicle maintenance, fuel quality, and driver behaviour.