Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE vs Honda Accord LX (gas): 5-year cost to own in District of Columbia

Q: Is the Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE or the Honda Accord LX (gas) cheaper to own over 5 years in District of Columbia?

The Honda Accord LX (gas) stays the cheaper car to own — about $39,601 vs $54,860 for the Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE, a $15,259 difference over 5 years.

Q: How much more does the Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE cost to buy than the Honda Accord LX (gas)?

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE starts at $42,000 — $14,000 more than the Honda Accord LX (gas) ($28,000). Over 5 years the ownership gap is $15,259 in favor of the Honda Accord LX (gas).

Q: Which costs less per mile — the Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE or the Honda Accord LX (gas)?

The Honda Accord LX (gas): $0.66 vs $0.91 per mile all-in ($660 vs $914 per month) in District of Columbia.

By the EVCostIQ research desk · reviewed against our public methodology · every source dated on this page

As of July 1, 2026, over 5 years in District of Columbia, the Honda Accord LX (gas) stays the cheaper car to own — about $39,601 vs $54,860 for the Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE, a $15,259 difference over 5 years. District of Columbia's electricity (25.4¢/kWh, 35% above the U.S. average) and $4.17/gal gas are fed straight into both totals. The expired federal $7,500 EV credit is not applied to either total.

Cheaper to own over 5 years · District of ColumbiaHonda Accord LX (gas) · $39,601 total · $15,259 less than the Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE

Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE vs Honda Accord LX (gas) — where the money goes

5-year total cost of ownership by component, by vehicle (USD). Estimates; sources dated in the methodology.
Cost component	Electric · Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE	Gas · Honda Accord LX
Depreciation (estimated)	$24,360 (44%)	$10,640 (27%)
Charging / fuel	$5,405 (10%)	$7,809 (20%)
↳ of which charging loss	12% (~$649)	—
Maintenance	$3,660 (7%)	$5,100 (13%)
Insurance	$13,750 (25%)	$11,000 (28%)
Financing interest	$7,335 (13%)	$4,702 (12%)
Registration & fees	$350 (1%)	$350 (1%)
Total cost of ownership	$54,860	$39,601

The charging-loss row is the ~10–15% of electricity lost to AC charging that you pay for but never reaches the battery — we include it; most calculators don't.

When does the Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE win?

Even at 30,000+ mi/yr or a 15-year hold, the Honda Accord LX (gas) stays cheaper here — its lower price and slower depreciation dominate. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE is the pick mainly for reasons beyond 5-year cost (performance, emissions, HOV access, home-charging convenience).

Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE vs Honda Accord LX (gas), side by side

Electric

Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE

5-yr total cost: $54,860
Cost / month: $914
Cost / mile: $0.91
MSRP: $42,000
Powertrain: Electric
Efficiency: 24 kWh/100mi

Gas Lower 5-yr cost

Honda Accord LX (gas)

5-yr total cost: $39,601
Cost / month: $660
Cost / mile: $0.66
MSRP: $28,000
Powertrain: Gas
Efficiency: 32 mpg

District of Columbia electricity: 25.4¢/kWh EIA
Gas price (District of Columbia): $4.17/gal AAA

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FAQ

Is the Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE or the Honda Accord LX (gas) cheaper to own over 5 years in District of Columbia?

The Honda Accord LX (gas) stays the cheaper car to own — about $39,601 vs $54,860 for the Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE, a $15,259 difference over 5 years.

When does the Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE become cheaper than the Honda Accord LX (gas)?

How much more does the Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE cost to buy than the Honda Accord LX (gas)?

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE starts at $42,000 — $14,000 more than the Honda Accord LX (gas) ($28,000). Over 5 years the ownership gap is $15,259 in favor of the Honda Accord LX (gas).

Which costs less per mile — the Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE or the Honda Accord LX (gas)?

The Honda Accord LX (gas): $0.66 vs $0.91 per mile all-in ($660 vs $914 per month) in District of Columbia.