Kia EV6 vs Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi: 5-year cost to own (Ireland)
Over 5 years in Ireland (15,000 km/yr), as of July 2, 2026, the Kia EV6 is cheaper from day one — about €46,399 over 5 years vs €50,192 for the Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi, a €3,793 difference.
Ireland SEAI grant: up to €3,500 off a new BEV, plus VRT relief (price-capped). Shown for reference; not in the totals above. Source: SEAI.
Cheaper to own over 5 years · IrelandKia EV6 · €46,399 total · €3,793 less than the Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi
Kia EV6 vs Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi — where the money goes
| Cost component | Electric · Kia EV6 | Plug-in hybrid · Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Depreciation (estimated) | €28,520 (61%) | €28,200 (56%) |
| Charging / fuel | €4,044 (9%) | €6,717 (13%) |
| ↳ of which charging loss | 12% (~€485) | — |
| Maintenance | €1,748 (4%) | €3,150 (6%) |
| Insurance | €3,400 (7%) | €3,250 (6%) |
| Financing interest | €8,087 (17%) | €8,275 (16%) |
| Registration & fees | €600 (1%) | €600 (1%) |
| Total cost of ownership | €46,399 | €50,192 |
When does the Kia EV6 win?
The Kia EV6 edges it — a real €3,793 saving over 5 years, though small enough that your own annual distance and home tariff decide it.
At 15,000 km/yr the Kia EV6 is already the cheaper car — drive more or keep it longer and its lead grows.
What decides the Kia EV6 vs Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi verdict
The single biggest mover is energy: €4,044 of charging for the Kia EV6 against €6,717 of petrol for the Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi, a €2,673 gap in the Kia EV6's favor — the largest slice of the €3,793 verdict. On the Kia EV6, energy alone is 9% of its €46,399 total; on the Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi it is 13% of €50,192.
- Maintenance: Kia EV6 €1,748, Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi €3,150 — €1,402 more in the Kia EV6's favor.
- Depreciation: Kia EV6 €28,520, Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi €28,200 — €320 the other way, to the Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi.
- Financing interest: Kia EV6 €8,087, Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi €8,275 — €188 more in the Kia EV6's favor.
The Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi gets €320 back on depreciation, but against a €3,793 verdict that is loose change. The Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi starts €1,000 behind the Kia EV6 at the dealer, and ownership widens it — the 5-year gap grows to €3,793. The Kia EV6 is ahead from the first year — €2,458 after year 1 — and finishes year 5 with the full €3,793 lead; the cumulative lines never cross.
Kia EV6 vs Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi, side by side
Kia EV6
- 5-yr total cost
- €46,399
- Cost / month
- €773
- Cost / km
- €0.62
- Starting price
- €46,000
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Efficiency
- 14.6 kWh/100km
Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi
- 5-yr total cost
- €50,192
- Cost / month
- €837
- Cost / km
- €0.67
- Starting price
- €47,000
- Powertrain
- Plug-in hybrid
- Efficiency
- 6.5 L/100km (hybrid mode)
- Ireland electricity
- 25.00c/kWh CRU/SEAI
- Petrol (Ireland)
- €1.83/L AA Ireland