Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE vs Honda Accord LX (gas): 5-year cost to own in New Hampshire

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

The Honda Accord LX (gas) stays the cheaper car to own — about $38,906 vs $55,554 for the Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE, a $16,648 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 $16,648 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): $0.65 vs $0.93 per mile all-in ($648 vs $926 per month) in New Hampshire.

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 New Hampshire, the Honda Accord LX (gas) stays the cheaper car to own — about $38,906 vs $55,554 for the Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE, a $16,648 difference over 5 years. New Hampshire's electricity (27.2¢/kWh, 45% above the U.S. average) and $3.90/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 · New HampshireHonda Accord LX (gas) · $38,906 total · $16,648 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	$5,795 (10%)	$7,309 (19%)
↳ of which charging loss	12% (~$695)	—
Maintenance	$3,660 (7%)	$5,100 (13%)
Insurance	$13,750 (25%)	$11,000 (28%)
Financing interest	$7,335 (13%)	$4,702 (12%)
Registration & fees	$655 (1%)	$155 (0%)
Total cost of ownership	$55,554	$38,906

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: $55,554
Cost / month: $926
Cost / mile: $0.93
MSRP: $42,000
Powertrain: Electric
Efficiency: 24 kWh/100mi

Gas Lower 5-yr cost

Honda Accord LX (gas)

5-yr total cost: $38,906
Cost / month: $648
Cost / mile: $0.65
MSRP: $28,000
Powertrain: Gas
Efficiency: 32 mpg

New Hampshire electricity: 27.2¢/kWh EIA
Gas price (New Hampshire): $3.90/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 New Hampshire?

The Honda Accord LX (gas) stays the cheaper car to own — about $38,906 vs $55,554 for the Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE, a $16,648 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 $16,648 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): $0.65 vs $0.93 per mile all-in ($648 vs $926 per month) in New Hampshire.