The Hyundai Ioniq 6 combines sleek design, exceptional performance, and advanced technology, representing a true milestone in Hyundai’s electric vehicle lineup. At the heart of the Ioniq 6 lies three well-designed electric powertrains that deliver both impressive performance and a high level of efficiency. With the Ioniq 6, Hyundai has successfully blended everyday performance, technology, and safety, to produce a compelling choice for you as you seek that refined and eco-friendly driving experience.
The vehicle offers both standard and long-range battery options, with both the rear-wheel and all-wheel drivetrains available with the long-range battery. The interior also combines innovation with the refinement of luxury. The cabin is adorned with premium materials and luxury seating options, while it boasts a futuristic 12.3-inch touchscreen display that seamlessly integrates navigation, entertainment, and vehicle information, for an intuitive and connected driving experience.
For the best driving experience, the Hyundai Smart Sense safety suite offers an excellent advanced driver-assistance system, giving you unparalleled levels of protection and peace of mind. This, in part, earned the Ioniq 6 the prestigious 2023 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 symbolizes the future of mobility as it helps Hyundai surge forward with the company’s drive towards a sustainable future.
Information has been sourced from official automakers’ websites, as well as credible publications like Car And Driver, Edmunds, and the EPA.
1 The Ioniq 6 Is Based On Hyundai’s E-GMP Architecture
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is built on the Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), which is designed to optimize electric vehicle performance, efficiency, and design flexibility. The platform boasts a dedicated battery-electric vehicle architecture that allows the design to be sleek and aerodynamic while maximizing interior space. It features a motor, an inverter to convert DC power to AC used in the electric motors, and a charger, integrated into it for faster charging times.
It is an 800-volt architecture and can support different wheelbase lengths. The E-GMP platform is versatile, offering either a rear-wheel drive or an all-wheel drive layout, ensuring engaging driving dynamics without compromising on range. This adaptability of the platform allows it to be used by a diverse range of electric vehicles, and the Hyundai Ioniq 6 harnesses these to deliver an overall exciting driving experience.
2 Highly Aerodynamic And Futuristic Exterior
The aerodynamic design of the Hyundai Ioniq 6 is nothing short of extraordinary. Inspired by iconic figures of the past such as the Spitfire, a WWII British Airplane, as well as the Peregrine Falcon, which dives at a speed in excess of 240 MPH to catch its prey, this electric vehicle is built to slice through the air with incredible efficiency. Hyundai’s designers incorporated a winglet on the side of the rear spoiler that readily absorbs airflow from the roof and minimizes drag-inducing vortices.
In an extensive wind tunnel test, aerodynamic efficiency was further improved by another 10 percent when it faced winds reaching a staggering 124 mph from a 3,400 horsepower fan. To achieve a drag coefficient of 0.21, additional aerodynamic features are incorporated like an active air flap, wheel air curtains, wheel gap reducers, separation traps, and wheel deflectors. They work together to reduce turbulence and result in improved fuel efficiency, giving you the best possible energy efficiency.
3 Filled With Creature Comforts And Luxurious Amenities
The interior of the Hyundai Ioniq 6 is equipped with an array of creature comforts, tailored to provide a luxurious and comfortable driving experience, ensuring that every journey is a pleasure. There’s a range of seating options, including stain-resistant cloth seats as standard, with the option for H-Tex trimmed seating surfaces on the SEL and Limited trims. The Ioniq 6 offers heated front seats across all trims.
Hyundai Ioniq 6 Interior Dimensions
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Front |
Rear |
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|---|---|---|
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Headroom |
38.7 in. |
40.2 in. |
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Shoulder Room |
58.0 in. |
57.3 in. |
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Hip Room |
55.2 in. |
51.1 in. |
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Legroom |
42.3 in. |
39.2 in. |
(Specs sourced from Edmunds)
The driver and front passenger can enjoy customizable comfort with adjustable seats, eight-way power-adjustable for the driver, and six-way manually adjustable on the passenger seat. But the Limited trim offers eight-way power adjustment on the passenger seat as well as an integrated memory system for the driver’s seat. Both front seats are also ventilated, ensuring year-round comfort. Standard on all trims is the inclusion of power lumbar support for the driver.
4 Dual 12-inch Screens Lightt Up The Interior
Like the Hyundai Ioniq 5, the Ioniq 6 is stacked with standard tech features. At the heart of the tech ensemble is the 12.3-inch HD touchscreen navigation system, offered across all trims, providing seamless access to essential information and entertainment. On the Limited trim, it is paired with the Bose Premium Audio System, which offers a rich and immersive sound experience. A bonafide heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is also present.
The availability of connectivity features like Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, provides seamless smartphone integration on all trims, while the SE and Limited trims come with the added convenience of wireless device charging. The Ioniq 6 also has a sophisticated 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster with EV Technology Display. On the Limited trim, Vehicle-to-Load technology is available in the rear for charging electrical appliances and other vehicles.
While the front trunk space of the Hyundai Ioniq 6 at 1.6 cubic feet may be modest compared to the Tesla Model 3’s 3.1 cubic feet, it’s still marginally bigger than the 1.3 cubic feet offered by the Polestar 2. Its rear trunk has 11.2 cubic feet of space, which is less than the Polestar 2’s 14.2 cubic feet and significantly less than the Tesla Model 3’s 19.8 cubic feet.
Hyundai Ioniq 6 Storage Capacity
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Front Trunk |
1.6 cu ft |
|
Rear Trunk |
11.2 cu ft |
(Specs sourced from Edmunds)
The aerodynamic shape of the exterior with the sloping roofline eats into trunk space. All the same, the Ioniq 6’s rear trunk space is practical and has competent everyday usability. Compared to the BMW i4, for instance, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 has the advantage of having a trunk that’s 1.2 cubic feet bigger. The BMW i4 also doesn’t have a front trunk.
6 Up To 320 Horsepower With AWD
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 offers three powertrain options in its two battery options, providing you with a versatile selection to suit your driving needs. With the standard range battery pack, only a single-motor rear-wheel drive variant is offered, delivering 149 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. The long-range battery option is offered on the higher trims, giving you the freedom of enhanced performance.
Hyundai Ioniq 6 Performance Specs
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Horsepower |
Torque |
0-60 mph |
|
|
Standard Range RWD |
149 hp |
258 lb-ft |
N/A |
|
Long Range RWD |
225 hp |
258 lb-ft |
6.2 secs |
|
Long Range AWD |
320 hp |
446 lb-ft |
4.3 secs |
(Specs sourced from Hyundai and Car And Driver)
A more powerful single-motor rear-wheel drive variant generating 225 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque is offered, achieving 0-60 mph acceleration in 6.2 seconds. The more powerful dual-motor all-wheel-drive configuration delivers 320 horsepower and 446 pound-feet of torque, producing an electrifying 0-60 MPH acceleration time of just 4.3 seconds.
7 The Ioniq 6 Can Travel Up To 361 Miles On A Full Charge
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 offers two highly efficient battery options. The Standard Range battery is equipped only in the base rear-wheel drive configuration and achieves an impressive 135 MPGe, providing a range of 240 miles on a full charge. The long-range battery in the rear-wheel drive configuration achieves 140 MPGe, allowing for a range of 361 miles.
Battery Range Specs
|
EPA-estimated Efficiency |
Total Driving Range |
|
|
Standard Range RWD |
135 MPGe |
240 miles |
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Long Range RWD (18-inch wheels) |
140 MPGe |
361 miles |
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Long Range AWD (18-inch wheels) |
121 MPGe |
316 miles |
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Long Range RWD (20-inch wheels) |
117 MPGe |
305 miles |
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Long Range AWD (20-inch wheels) |
103 MPGe |
270 miles |
(Specs sourced from EPA)
Opting for the all-wheel drive configuration still delivers a respectable efficiency of 121 MPGe and a range of 316 miles. Running the Long Range battery options with 20-inch wheels reduces efficiency and range slightly, but it still offers commendable numbers at 117 MPGe and 305 miles for the rear-wheel drive and 103 MPGe and 270 miles for the all-wheel drive configuration.
8 $41,600 Will Get You A Base-Model Hyundai Ioniq 6
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is offered in four trims, with the base SE Standard Range trim starting at $41,600. It comes with the standard range battery pack, along with an impressive 12.3-inch touchscreen display with navigation and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. Moving up, the SE trim starts at $45,500, with the 18-inch wheels running with the long-range battery pack.
Hyundai Ioniq 6 Pricing Structure
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SE Standard Range |
$41,600 |
|
SE |
$45,500 |
|
SEL |
$47,700 |
|
Limited |
$52,600 |
(Prices sourced from Hyundai)
From the SE trim upwards, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 is offered in two powertrain options: a single-motor rear-wheel drive and a dual-motor all-wheel drive configuration. The SEL trim is priced at $47,700, using 20-inch wheels and providing the advanced Highway Driving Assist II system. The top-of-the-line Limited trim adds Premium Remote Smart Parking Assist and Blind-Spot View Monitor for $52,600.
9 No Dearth Of Safety Features
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 has been recognized with the 2023 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award, a merit of Hyundai’s commitment to safety. The vehicle’s excellent ratings in driver and passenger side front and side tests, as well as headlights, played a crucial role in securing this accolade.
The vehicle’s ability to prevent accidents and mitigate the severity of potential collisions also earned it high marks in crash tests and safety assessments. The Ioniq 6 is fitted with the Hyundai Smart Sense which further elevates safety standards by employing a range of intelligent technologies, providing level 2 autonomy driver assistance safety systems.
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 Includes Safety Features Like:
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Driver Attention Warning
- High Beam Assist
- Highway Driving Assist
- Downhill Braking Control
- Advanced Rear Occupant Alert
- Surround View Monitor
- Remote Smart Parking Assist
10 The Ioniq 6 Handles Itself Well Against The Competition
Compared to fellow midsize electric sedans, the likes of Tesla’s Model 3, Polestar 2, and BMW i4, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 starts as the second-cheapest option, behind the Tesla Model 3. Although this buys the base model, which doesn’t include the powerful all-wheel-drive configuration.
Comparison With Competitors
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Price |
Drivetrain |
0-60 mph |
Total Driving Range |
|
|
Hyundai Ioniq 6 |
$41,600 |
RWD |
TBA |
240 miles |
|
Tesla Model 3 |
$38,990 |
RWD |
5.8 secs |
272 miles |
|
Polestar 2 |
$49,900 |
RWD |
5.9 secs |
320 miles |
|
BMW i4 |
$52,200 |
536 HP |
5.8 secs |
276 miles |
(Specs sourced from automakers’ websites)
This base Ioniq 6 has the lowest power output available of the four, but although it lacks horsepower, making only 149 HP, the instant availability of its 258 pound-feet of torque makes it agile enough for everyday use. Each of these cars has a long-range battery, and in that case, the Hyundai range overcomes the benchmark Tesla Model 3 with 361 miles of range to the Tesla’s 358 miles, thanks in no small part to its incredibly low drag coefficient.