Quite literally right before the world shut down from the pandemic, Hyundai showed off one of its most stunning concept cars, the Prophecy. It was a low, sleek, almost Porsche-like sedan. And it wasn't long before Hyundai announced it would come to production as the Ioniq 6. Now we get our first glimpse of the production model with these spy photos of a heavily camouflaged prototype.

Like the Ioniq 5 and the Hyundai 45 concept, the production Ioniq 6 is clearly trying to stay as close to the concept as possible. Despite the thick camouflage on either end, it's clear that it's still extremely rounded. It also has an arching profile that emulates the teardrop shape of the Prophecy. We can also see that the small rounded headlights survived the transition, as did the almost grille-less front fascia.

There do seem to be some compromises for reality, though. The whole car is notably taller, as evidenced by all the extra sheet metal over the wheel arches. The rear section of the roof looks a bit tall, too, likely a concession to giving rear passengers some usable headroom. We're also not sure that the crazy electric razor rear fascia of the Prophecy made it. It looks like a slightly more conventional taillight strip may be used. But at the very least, it may have a slightly pixelated design like the Ioniq 5, which would likely work well with the simple shape.

The Ioniq 6 is due next year, and it looks like this prototype is close to production-ready, so it's probably on track for that target. It will definitely use the E-GMP electric platform shared with the Ioniq 5 and the Kia EV6. That will give it rear-wheel drive with a single motor or all-wheel drive with dual motors. It will also have 800-volt DC fast charging capability and the ability to power items plugged into it. Since it will likely be positioned above the Ioniq 5, it could even get the 576-horsepower dual-motor powertrain from the EV6 GT.

Hyundai is testing a new electric vehicle, and the prototype that you see in the photo gallery is believed to be the Ioniq 6. The new model of the Ioniq range is being tested in Germany, and you should expect to see more of it soon, as it goes to Sweden for its winter testing phase under extreme conditions.
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The Ioniq 6 is an all-electric sedan that will be a Tesla Model 3 competitor. Despite its sloping roofline, it does not get frameless side windows, which might take from the design appeal of that element.

The prototype was spotted while driving on large wheels with a Hyundai-specific pattern, and its taillights have a design that also reveals the fact that it is part of the Ioniq line-up from Hyundai. A close look through the photo gallery, along with a bit of zoom-in, will reveal the numerous rectangles in the taillights.

Just like the Ioniq 5, Hyundai's upcoming electric sedan will use the E-GMP architecture, including its 800-volt electrical system. Sources close to the matter say that the Ioniq 6 was supposed to be revealed this Spring, but that its debut was delayed until Summer 2022 to allow some last-minute upgrades.

The changes we are referring to involve fitting a larger battery pack, with a 77.4 kWh capacity, just like the Kia EV6 has, instead of the 73 kWh unit on the Ioniq 5. The change would bring enhanced range for the sedan, which is believed to be heavily influenced by the Prophecy concept.

When styling is concerned, the Ioniq 6 is expected to have a four-door coupé silhouette, along with larger overhangs than what we have seen on the Prophecy. On the inside, it might be close to the Ioniq 5, at least for the gauge cluster, and center console, but it might take even more elements from its brother.

With a larger battery, the Ioniq 6 might be able to drive more than 500 kilometers (ca. 311 miles) on a single charge despite having the dual-motor, four-wheel drive powertrain of the Ioniq 5's range-topper.

That sounds like a Model 3 rival to us, but sources claim that only the top-of-the-line model will come with that level of power and such a large battery.

Instead, more affordable versions will one have a single electric motor that would be fueled by a smaller battery pack, with just 58 kWh on tap, along with a more modest range. Expect to see the new model in production trim by the end of this year, with deliveries happening in early 2023.

In the front, the sedan does not reveal all that much, although we see its LED daytime running lights. Upon closer inspection, we noticed that the driver of the prototype appears to be operating a smartphone with his right hand (photo number 5 in the gallery).

We may be mistaken here, but they have an iPhone in their hands, but it is not clear what they were doing with it. If we were to guess, we think the driver tried to take a photo of our spy photographers.

For all intents and purposes, it might be an iPhone 11 Pro, but it might as well be an iPhone 12 or 13, as we are running out of zoom and pixels to be sure. The phone's case, which is the same shade as the camouflage on the body, does not help that much to identify the smartphone.

Who knows, maybe the driver is already evaluating the iPhone 14 while testing the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6. Do not quote us on that, just refrain from using your smartphone while driving.

Hyundai has long promised that it would unveil a sleek electric sedan in the Ioniq family of vehicles and it appears to be well on its way. Spied testing in Northern Scandinavia, the brand’s upcoming EV is slowly revealing some of its secrets.

Spotted sporting two styles of wheels, one set of five-spoke wheels featuring an aerodynamic design looks a little unimpressive next to the multi-spoke wheels found on the Ioniq 5 hatchback.

The new model’s parametric pixel LED headlights and taillights also appear to be visible hiding under the camouflage. Ironically, it’s in the photos without them on that the multitudinous light squares that dot the front of other Ioniq vehicles, including the Ioniq 5, are most visible.

Previewed by the Hyundai Prophecy concept, the Ioniq 6 will have a sleek design. The streamlined proportions suggest aerodynamic efficiency but the rounded shape of the body is somewhat reminiscent of Mercedes-EQ’s design language.

It will be based on the Hyundai Motor Group’s E-GMP platform, like other EVs from Kia and Genesis. We would expect, then, for power outputs to be pretty similar to the Ioniq 5. That vehicle’s single-motor variant produces a respectable 215 hp (218 PS/160 kW). A 77.4 kWh battery, meanwhile, provides it with a range of up to 300 miles (483 km).

Rumors suggest the Ioniq 6 could eventually replace the Hyundai Sonata, once it is well established. As an EV of that size, it will have to take on the likes of the Tesla Model 3 and the Polestar 2.

Set to debut late this year, the vehicle is expected to go on sale in 2023. It will later be joined by a seven-seat family vehicle known as the Ioniq 7.

Following the Ioniq 5, the peeps at Hyundai will ramp up their all-electric onslaught with a Model 3-inspired sedan that bears the Ioniq 6 moniker.
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Many prototypes have been spied thus far, but Bjørn Nyland came much closer to the Ioniq 6 than the carparazzi. Filmed in Lapland, the following clip shows a pre-production car mounted with bi-tone wheels that read “NEXEN TIRE” even though we’re dealing with Michelin-supplied tires.

More specifically, the sidewalls read 225/55 R18 in the front and out back. Those numbers are pretty close to the 235/45 R18 tires fitted as standard to the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD for the 2022 model year.

Teslabjørn also notices Ioniq 5-inspired taillights and rear-end cladding that may conceal a rear spoiler. The front headrests resemble those of the Ioniq 5 although they are a little different in design. Finally, the Thailand-born YouTuber presents us with footage of the car’s relatively flat underfloor.

Just like the Ioniq 5 and the crossover’s twins from Kia and Genesis, the Ioniq 6 is rocking the Electric Global Modular Platform developed in-house by the Hyundai Motor Group. Offered in single- and dual-motor flavors, the E-GMP boasts an 800-volt architecture, silicon carbide-based power electronics for the rear motor, and silicon power electronics in the front.

Two battery options need to be mentioned, namely 58 kWh and 77.4 kWh. Also worthy of note, the E-GBP converts 400-volt direct current to 800 volts. The Ioniq 6 supports bi-directional charging just like the Ioniq 5.

Larger battery capacities are planned, but we don’t know much about them at the moment of reporting. Clearly inspired by the Prophecy concept, the Ioniq 6 will be followed by a three-row SUV dubbed Ioniq 7.

Expected to premiere in 2022 for the 2023 model, the Ioniq 6 shapes up to be the first proper challenger to the Model 3. But given Tesla’s brand recognition and production output, don’t get your hopes up for a Model 3 killer as the motoring media described the Chevrolet Bolt EV a few years ago.

A streamlined three-box that aims to steal lots of prospective customers from Tesla, the Ioniq 6 has been spied once again. This particular example is rocking an updated rear bumper with vertical fog and reverse lights.
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The best dynamic photos of the Ioniq 6 thus far, these pics also reveal how much of a difference there is between the series-production model and the Prophecy Concept from March 2020. Hyundai wanted to display the Prophecy in the flesh at the Geneva Motor Show, but as you already know, it didn’t pan out because of the health crisis brought by that irksome virus.

Fitted with pixel-style LED headlights and taillights, the black-finished prototype also dons premium-looking wheels featuring a rather generic design. It’s borderline impossible to tell what kind of tires we’re dealing with, but on the other hand, look forward to low-resistance shoes. An earlier prototype of the Ioniq 6, filmed by Bjørn Nyland in Lapland in February, was rocking 225/55 R18 winter boots from Michelin. By comparison, the rear-wheel-drive Tesla Model 3 Standard Range flaunts 235/45 R18 tires.

Based on the little hump on the decklid, we may not be dealing with a traditional four-door sedan but a five-door liftback. Mercedes-Benz also uses this practical body configuration for the full-size EQS, yet the mid-size EQE is a four-door affair. In any case, fret not because there will be trunk.

To be revealed sometime in the summer according to design boss SangYup Lee, the Ioniq 6 was pushed back to allow the rear bumper to be restyled, the body to be lengthened, and the battery to be upsized to 77.4 kWh as opposed to 72.6 kWh for the Ioniq 5 Long Range. Just like the crosshatch, the three-box sibling is based on the E-GMP skateboard vehicle platform.

This architecture is currently shared with the Kia EV6 and Genesis GV60. Later on, we’ll also get the Hyundai Ioniq 7 and Kia EV9 large crossovers

One of the most important EV reveals of 2022, the Ioniq 6 is almost ready for prime time. Meanwhile, the electric sedan has been spied during final testing after juicing up its battery at a charging station. Even though its premiere is inching closer, the prototype was still heavily camouflaged to conceal its final look. As you might have heard, there were apparently some last-minute changes to the design, so Hyundai wants to keep them a secret.

After the man with the camera stalks the prototype in traffic, the spy video gets even more interesting from the 1:29 mark. We can see none other than Albert Biermann, former President and Head of the Research and Development (R&D) Division for the Hyundai Group. Currently serving as the automotive conglomerate's Executive Technical Advisor, the man responsible for sporty cars like the i30 N and Kia Stinger hopped behind the wheel of the Ioniq 6.

[size=13px]Peeking through the mesh camo at the back are the vertical lights akin to those of the [/size]Prophecy concept[size=13px]. Much like the Ioniq 5 crossover, the new sedan adopts the pixel light theme and seemingly has a variation of the interesting rear spoiler installed on the 2020 showcar. Overall, Hyundai's answer to the Tesla Model 3 and BMW i4 already looks quite interesting despite the bulky disguise.[/size]

In production-ready flavor, the Ioniq 6 is said to be two centimeters (0.8 inches) longer than originally intended. Corroborated with redesigned bumpers and the use of a larger 77.4-kWh battery pack, the sedan is expected to travel farther between charging cycles. Inside, we've heard it will have slimmer bezels for the side-by-side screens compared to what you'll find in the Ioniq 5.

Hyundai will allegedly unveil the 2023 Ioniq 6 in June and kick off production about a month later at its Asan Plant in South Korea. At launch, the top-spec model is rumored to have all-wheel drive and around 300 horsepower from dual electric motors. While an N version of the Ioniq 5 has been spied, it's unclear whether the sedan will also get the sporty treatment. For what it's worth, the E-GMP platform used by both models is good for a substantial 576 hp and 740 Nm (546 lb-ft) in the Kia EV6 GT.

After yesterday’s leaks, Hyundai has decided to lift the curtain for the Ioniq 6, their second product in the Ioniq family after the smaller 5. Mind you, despite showing the world what it looks like in an official environment, inside and out, it is not a full unveiling per se, as they are still keeping a few things a secret.
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Obviously inspired by the Prophecy Concept from two years ago, the new Hyundai Ioniq 6 has a very Porsche-ish vibe at both ends. The face and streamlined bodywork look somewhat similar to the Taycan, whereas that sloping rear reminds of the 911.

Compared to the showcar, the Ioniq 6’s bumpers have more graphics on them, and the head- and taillights are different. Curvaceous lines run across its length, and it features flush-mounted door handles and new wheels. Some of the things that look out of place for now (maybe the car will start growing on us) are the side air intakes in the front bumper, vertical trim elements out back, and light strip above the corporate logo. Other than that, it is a modern-looking vehicle that is quite easy on the eye.

Depending on the trim level, the interior can feature eco-processed leather or recycled PET fabric for the seats, bio TPO skin for the dashboard, headliner made from PET fabric, carpets that came to life by recycling fishing nets, and bio paint derived from vegetable oils for the doors. The dashboard incorporates extremely wide air vents, and combines the touchscreen infotainment system and digital instrument cluster, each one 12 inches in diameter, into a single unit.

The cabin is bathed in ambient lighting, with drivers being able to choose between 64 different colorsf and six dual themes. Hyundai also speaks about “convenient and generous in-car storage,” courtesy of the bridge-type center console, and the additional cubbies in the doors, which no longer feature any buttons at the front.

Underpinned by the E-GMP platform, the Ioniq 6 offers generous interior space and is expected to launch with a variety of zero-emission powertrains. For now, the Korean company has remained tight-lipped about them, stating that they will reveal the full specifications in July, when the car will celebrate its world premiere.

The paint has barely dried on the Ioniq 6 but Hyundai is already willing to talk about potential ways of extending the lineup. In an interview with British magazine Auto Express, the automaker's chief designer was asked whether a more practical liftback derivative was ever considered as opposed to the traditional trunk lid. His answer was rather interesting: "I can make a great hatchback out of that; a shooting brake."

Hyundai's luxury division Genesis already has such a car in the G70 Shooting Brake. Originally developed for the European market, the swoopy wagon will also be released at home in South Korea. A potential Ioniq 6 Shooting Brake would likely have rear doors as well, therefore not fully meeting the shooting brake criteria. It's too soon to say whether it'll actually happen, especially since the regular Ioniq 6 was revealed mere hours ago.

SangYup Lee went on to say Hyundai's Tesla Model 3 rival "would also make a great performance model." This seems highly plausible considering spy shots have shown an Ioniq 5 N is in the works. In addition, Kia already has the EV6 GT, so the E-GMP platform underpinning these dedicated electric cars was developed with performance in mind.

We'll remind you the EV6 GT has dual motors producing a combined 577 horsepower (430 kilowatts) and 546 pound-feet (740 Newton-meters) of torque. The spicy AWD-equipped crossover hits 62 mph (100 km/h) from a standstill in only three and a half seconds and maxes out at 162 mph (260 km/h).

In the meantime, technical specifications of the regular Ioniq 6 will be disclosed in July. Logic tells us the most potent version available on launch will have roughly 300 hp from a pair of electric motors to mirror the Ioniq 5. There should also be a rear-wheel-drive, single-motor variant, while a 77.4-kWh battery pack has been mooted.

We do know the electric sedan has an impressively low drag coefficient of 0.21, which makes it one of the most aerodynamic series production cars ever, bested only by the Mercedes EQS (0.20 Cd). The Volkswagen XL1 was sleeker, at 0.19, but the futuristic-looking coupe was sold in extremely limited quantities as just 200 vehicles were ever made.

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 Does 380 Miles Per Charge Thanks to Its Efficient Design

Jul 14, 2022

After briefly teasing the world with its slick silhouette, Hyundai has pulled the cover off of the new all-electric Ioniq 6 sedan. Like the Ioniq 5 with which it shares a platform, the new Hyundai Ioniq 6 embraces a bold design language, though one completely different from its sibling. Inspired by the streamliner planes from the turn of the century, the Ioniq 6’s slippery bodywork allows the EV to get to 380 miles per charge on the WLTP cycle. It’s one of the most efficient EVs on the market.

The basis of the Ioniq 6 starts with Hyundai’s Electric-Global Modular Platform. This is the same architecture that underpins the Ioniq 5, with a range of different battery and motor configurations to choose from. The standard battery is a 53-kWh unit, but you can spec a larger 77.4-kWh battery. The Ioniq 6 lineup starts with a single-motor, rear-drive configuration, though a dual-motor, AWD setup is available. Hyundai says the range-topping model with the larger battery and AWD will produce 320 hp and 446 lb-ft, and should complete the 0-62 mph sprint in just 5.1 seconds. Both 18-inch and 20-inch wheel options are slated to be available. The small battery comes with some benefits of its own, as a rear-drive model with that battery and 18-inch wheels will return WLTP-estimated energy consumption under 14 kWh/100 km. (Compare that to the Hummer EV, the standard bearer for an inefficient EV, and it hogs 41 kWh/100 km.) That makes the small battery-equipped Ioniq 6 one of the most efficient electric vehicles available. Like the Ioniq 5, the new Ioniq 6 supports 800-volt ultra-fast charging, and can top up the battery pack from 10 to 80 percent in just 18 minutes at the plug. The 4-dot Interactive Pixel Lights on the steering wheel help drivers keep track of that charging progress. For those looking to get more driving engagement out of their EV, Hyundai has also included the new EV Performance Tune-up settings, which allow a driver to adjust throttle response, steering weight, and motor output individually.

Part of the reason the Ioniq 6 is able to provide much more range than its Ioniq 5 sibling comes down to the styling. More specifically, it comes down to the aerodynamic work that Hyundai’s designers and engineers underwent while crafting the bodywork of this EV. Hyundai says the Ioniq 6 has a drag coefficient of just 0.21. It also can’t hurt that the sleek lines of the new sedan are quite nice to look at, not too different from Mercedes-Benz’s EVs. Part of the resemblance has to come down to the proportions of the Ioniq 6, particularly its stretched wheelbase. The sedan measures 191-inches in total length, with 116-inches separating the EV’s front and rear wheels. Combined with a 74-inch total width and a height of nearly 59-inches, the Ioniq 6 will strike an imposing footprint out on the road. Hyundai’s executive vice president and head of Hyundai design center SangYup Lee said that we can all expect more of these bold designs to come from Hyundai in the EV era. Based on the Ioniq 7 SUV concept Hyundai keeps showing, we’ll take Lee’s word on that.

There are 12 exterior paint options for the Ioniq 6: Gravity Gold Matte, Abyss Black Pearl, Serenity White Pearl, Curated Silver Metallic, Nocturne Gray Metallic, Nocturne Gray Matte, Transmission Blue Pearl, Biophilic Blue Pearl, Ultimate Red Metallic, Digital Green Pearl, Digital Green Matte and Byte Blue.

As beautifully crafted as the exterior of the Ioniq 6 is, Hyundai has placed a ton of emphasis on the interior. The design team talked about the Ioniq 6 acting as a getaway for customers, giving them a spacious and interactive place to work. We don’t like to think of cars as mobile offices, but Hyundai has made a lot of room for the people inside this car. Thanks to the flat-floor provided by the battery pack, the design team was able to maximize passenger space in ways not possible in a traditional internal-combustion vehicle. There are other creative ways that Hyundai found space too, such as sliming down the center console and thinning the EV-specific front seats by 30 percent. That front console is shaped in such a way that a laptop fits perfectly on top, should you choose to work on something once you’ve parked up. Ahead of the center console sits a 12-inch infotainment system, which works in tandem with the 12-inch digital display ahead of the driver. Both Android Auto and Apple Car Play come as standard, as does a route-mapping system with real-time charging information available. Tunes are routed through an eight-speaker Bose premium sound system.

Leaning into the personal retreat vibe, the Ioniq 6’s interior features a rather slick Dual Color Ambient Lighting. Drivers will have the ability to choose between 64 different color options, as well as six pre-configured themes: healing forest, wonderful day, concentration, mind care, meditation, and creative moment. The system also packs a unique Speed Sync Lighting mode, which will see the front seat lighting elements glow brighter as speed increases. The Ioniq 6 brings some trick auditory cues to the party as well, thanks to the e-ASD system. This brings a spaceship-like tone to the interior, which does its best to mimic the rise and fall of a traditional powertrain. It’s no V-12, but it is a step in the right direction as far as I’m concerned. Four interior color options are available to choose from: dark gray with light gray, dark olive green with light gray, black with pale brown and black.

As we’ve come to expect from EVs, the Ioniq 6 will support over-air-update capabilities. Hyundai notes that this will include items such as driver-assistance system and powertrain updates in the future. Speaking of ADAS, the Ioniq 6 packs Hyundai’s Highway Driving Assist 2, Smart Cruise Control, and Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, among others.

Hyundai has yet to release any pricing information for the Ioniq 6, but we do know that the vehicle will enter production during Q3 of 2022. That said, those early production units are slated for the South Korean and select European markets. U.S.-spec models aren’t slated to begin production until the first quarter of 2023. Expect deliveries to begin shortly thereafter.

I'd rather look at a memorable car than a boring one, something that makes an impression even as it divides opinions, and it's been a while since I've seen something quite so polarizing as the Ioniq 6. This is Hyundai's latest EV, a computer-sculpted ode to aerodynamic efficiency and yet another effort by the South Korean manufacturer to ensure that not a one of its cars looks anything close to humble.

I'm just back from driving a pre-production model on home roads around Seoul and am happy to report that not only has the company created yet another memorable design, but it also has another winner on its hands.
Quick Stats 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Motor: Two Permanent Magnet Synchronous Output: 321 Horsepower / 446 Pound-Feet Drivetrain: All-Wheel Drive Battery: 77.4 Kilowatt-Hours Lithium-Ion EV Range: 382 Miles (WLTP)

The Drive

I'll level with you: Korea isn't a great place to sample a new car. Traffic is generally miserable, roads are generally forgettable, and limits are low, enforced by an army of speed cameras ready to catch any indiscretion. Limits of just 30 kph, or 19 mph, are common on secondary roads.

Suffice to say I did not challenge the handling of the Ioniq 6 on my day in the Korean countryside, but I had more than enough time to sample the overall comfort and character of the car. Smooth is the name of the game, with relaxed steering and a comfortable, quiet ride. Even on the 20-inch wheels, the car soaked up separation joints on the concrete highways and climbed cleanly over the innumerable speed bumps, some of which seemed to sneak up on me.


With 321 hp and 446 lb-ft of torque in the dual-motor car I drove, the Ioniq 6 can definitely move when you dip into that throttle. While I didn't get much opportunity to sample that power, I can confidently say it will not disappoint anyone with a need for speed. Meanwhile, true one-pedal driving will keep many EV purists happily regenerating their way to a stop at every light.

The Ioniq 6 has its roots in the Prophecy concept, set to be revealed at the ill-fated 2020 Geneva Motor Show. That impossibly slick, jet-black design almost looked like it bubbled up from the very asphalt it would travel on. It was somehow mean despite being sculpted to go gentle on the wind, and that design has transitioned quite faithfully to the production Ioniq 6.


Few mass-market machines live up to the purity of the design concepts that birthed them but, other than a rather different wing hanging off the rear, there's really not much between Prophecy and production. The nose is pert to an extreme, looking almost mismatched to the volume of this 16-foot long, 74-inch wide sedan. But it flows up and around to form the body of the car before reversing course and tapering abruptly in a classic, teardrop shape.

Mullet-like, the front of the Ioniq 6 is classy and inoffensive, while the rear is much more of a visual party. There's that big wing, which Hyundai designers said was actually inspired by the tapered style of the Supermarine Spitfire. Yes, the World War II fighter. The spoiler hangs off the skinny, sharply angled rear deck, while a diffuser-like treatment sweeps upward, a pair of vertical highlights on either end encasing LEDs and rear fog lights.

Scattered throughout are the same sort of pixel elements that festoon the Ioniq 5, but while they give that car a sort of retrofuturistic, almost cyberpunk vibe, here they serve as a contrast to the extremely organic, flowing shape. Taillights, turn signals, and even the rear-view camera are broken up into the small, square symbols in a way that is perhaps a little visually disorienting, but again, very interesting.

Better Range Through Aero

While the little styling details are fun, the bulk of the car's shape exists in pursuit of extremely good aerodynamics. Hyundai says the Ioniq 6 scores a 0.21 coefficient of drag in the wind tunnel, just .01 off of the slippery Mercedes-Benz EQS and matching the Tesla Model S and Lucid Air. That’s some impressive, expensive company. To get that score, Hyundai had to go to some lengths.

Beyond that divisive – but inherently slippery – shape, Hyundai carved out vents in the front bumper to channel wind around the front wheels, smoothing air over the side of the car. Powered radiator covers only open when temperatures demand, door handles sit flush, and yes, that rear wing actually does help temper air that peels off the back of the machine.
Sadly, we in the US of A won't be seeing one of the more notable aerodynamic devices: digital side-view mirrors. The cubic cameras on stalks you see in the photos here will be used in many international markets, but we'll have to make do with traditional, reflective ones. Hyundai says this will have a minor impact on efficiency, but as you'll see in a moment, that cost comes in exchange for better visibility.

The net result is a car that, in rear-wheel-drive trim, is rated for 614 kilometers on the European WLTP cycle. That equates to a whopping 382 miles, but don't get too excited just yet. The EPA testing cycle used to rate EVs in the US is far more challenging, so expect a rating closer to 315 miles on the sticker when this thing shows up in US dealerships early next year.

That's still a mighty impressive figure, especially considering that the Ioniq 6 is mechanically almost identical to the Ioniq 5. Built on the same E-GMP platform, the same 77.4-kWh or 53.0-kWh battery packs power the same single- or dual-motor drivetrain. That the Ioniq 5 manages 107 fewer kilometers on the same test cycle, or 66 miles, is testament to the power of aero.

Reconfigured Interior

While the Ioniq 5 and 6 share more than a little DNA under the skin, the family lineage is more apparent on the inside. That's most visible in the display layout, a pair of 12.3-inch panels integrated into a single bezel that sweeps from gauge cluster all the way past the center of the dashboard.

It's through the touchable, right display that you'll control much of the Hyundai's functions, with only HVAC-related controls earning physical knobs and buttons below. Blissfully, there is still a volume knob.
The interface is clean and easy if basic, but Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are both on offer if you prefer – and I'm guessing you will. Controls on that oddly shaped steering wheel are again the same as the Ioniq 5, making it easy to toggle on Hyundai's Highway Driving Assist 2.

So much so familiar, but look beyond the dashboard and everything else has seen a significant reboot. Between the center seats, where the Ioniq 5 offers an unnecessarily sliding cubby thing, the Ioniq 6 instead offers a long, generously sized trough for storing phones, purses, notepads, and baguettes.
On a second tier above is where you find the controls for locks and windows, relocated here to clean up the front door cards. There's another cubby with Qi wireless charging and a rubberized mat to keep your new, $1,400 iPhone from going flying when you sample the 446 pound-feet of torque on offer.
Those door cards are backed by curious ridges stamped from hard plastic, interesting to look at but unpleasant to touch. They're designed to catch the bi-level, multi-color LED lighting. Pick your choice of 64 colors for both the top and bottom of the interior, then go on if you like to configure those lights to change with the speed of the vehicle or even flash to warn about the approach of one of South Korea’s omnipresent speed cameras.

In the rear seats your feet will have all sorts of room, but your head, sadly, will be a little more cramped. That dramatic roofline comes at a cost payable by anyone stuck out back. I stand 6 feet tall with short legs and I couldn't fit back there without adopting either an extreme slouch or head tilt.

I'll definitely need some more time behind the wheel before I can deliver a true verdict here but, assuming the car delivers on its range promise, there's little doubt the Hyundai Ioniq 6 is going to be yet another winner in a family of cars punching above their collective weight. It's really only that styling and absence of rear-seat headroom that will prove a bitter pill for some.

While I don't exactly love the look, I appreciate the design. Where most car models choose form or function, this is a rare case of a remarkable form shaped by aerodynamic function, and for that the Ioniq 6 has well and truly earned my respect.

Final US specifications have been revealed for the Hyundai Ioniq 6 at the Los Angeles Auto Show this week. As we discovered during the car's initial Korean debut, there will be three configurations available Stateside. Despite that Hyundai still won't give us all the details.

Its entry-level Standard Range model will be rear-driven with a single motor and 149 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. A 53 kWh battery will power it. However, no range figures have been given yet.

Another model will be on offer with a larger 77.4 kWh battery, pushing outputs to 225 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. This one does have range figures, and the brand says consumers can expect 340 miles on a charge.

This is where the Ioniq 6 begins to outshine the Ioniq 5, which has less range than the 77 kWh Ioniq 6. We've discussed the how - largely related to the slippery sheet metal of the Ioniq 6 - before. As with the top-tier EV6 and Ioniq 5, the range here is topped by an AWD, dual-motor version. Eventually, an Ioniq 6 N version will capstone the range.

This time, it uses the same 77.4 kWh pack, though outputs rise to 320 horses and 446 lb-ft of torque while range falls to around 310 miles. If you ask us, the Goldilocks Hyundai is the way to go, balancing range and performance.

Hyundai has made a lot of noise about both the E-GMP architecture of the Ioniq 6 and its game-changing 800v architecture. Both have a raft of benefits that we've discussed on CarBuzz ad nauseam. As with the Korean-spec cars, the US Ioniq 6 can, when hooked to a 350kW charger, sprint from 10-80% SOC in only 18 minutes.

However, there's an asterisk. Hyundai notes the battery must be pre-conditioned to be capable of achieving such a rapid charge. Luckily, if you navigate to an appropriate charger with the car's nav system, it'll automatically precondition the battery for you before you arrive.

Another brief note on navigation - Hyundai has introduced software into the 6's nav system that will enable you to plan road trips around charging stops. Other brands have this capability, and it works much the same here. The car knows its range, the distance to the next charger, and how much juice will be left on arrival.

It spits out some charging times for you to choose from based on available chargers (Hyundai says the car will know which are in use or busted), and you can plan your trip accordingly. We've used Merc's version of the tech during our EQS range test and expect this to perform similarly.

That level of connectivity will be great for long-term owners looking to maximize their time with the Ioniq 6. Speaking of connectivity, Hyundai has also revealed that the 6 will be the first Hyundai available with over-the-air (OTA) connectivity.

This is huge for the brand, and it has said it'll be able to influence major aspects of the car, like new throttle mapping, without the car ever seeing the inside of a dealership. Largely, we expect this to be primarily used for recalls, as so many other brands have shown just how useful OTA capability is in that regard.

Tech won't be the only thing to differentiate the Ioniq 6. New colors have been detailed alongside the car's US debut, which total seven different shades.

Those are as follows: Gravity Gold Matte, Onyx Black Pearl, Serenity White Pearl, Curated Silver Metallic, Transmission Blue Pearl, Ultimate Red Metallic, and Digital Green Pearl. The interior has three color options, consisting of black, gray, and dark green over gray.

The Ioniq 6 will sound unlike any Hyundai on the road as well, thanks to what the brand calls Electric-Active Sound Design. An "acoustic design processor to provide unique driving sounds inside the cabin and the ability to set the volume" will determine how the car sounds in different circumstances.

Hyundai hasn't elaborated on that particular point just yet, but we imagine it'll be apparent when the car makes its way into the hands of the media in the coming months. In addition to the base car's range, we still don't have pricing details for the US market just yet though inside sources indicate it will be in the mid $40,000 range. We suspect the current situation surrounding President Biden's IRA tax credits has something to do with that.

Official EPA figures are out for the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6, and Hyundai beat the estimates provided last year at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

The longest-range Ioniq 6 is the SE RWD Long Range trim with the base 18-inch wheels, and it’s officially rated for 361 miles on a full charge (Hyundai’s original estimate was approximately 340 miles). That’s a massive boost in range — 58 miles — versus its platform mate, the Ioniq 5. You can thank aerodynamics for that big uptick, as the Ioniq 6 is rocking a 0.22 coefficient of drag. The Ioniq 5 sits at a 0.29.

Add all-wheel drive to the equation, and range dips down to 316 miles — this is specifically for the SE AWD Long Range trim when equipped with 18-inch wheels. Step up to the higher-content SEL trim with that model’s 20-inch wheels, and range suffers.

An SEL or Limited RWD model with 20-inch wheels is rated for 305 miles, while the same SEL and Limited trims with AWD are down to just 270 miles of range. That’s a far cry from the Ioniq 6’s peak at 361 miles of range in the base SE RWD Long Range model. Of course, opting for that maximum range model means you’ll have the least equipment and features possible for the Ioniq 6. Anybody that wants a fully-loaded car will have to deal with the drop in range.

The only Ioniq 6 model that Hyundai didn’t reveal range for is the RWD Standard Range model with the significantly smaller battery pack of 53.0 kWh versus the 77.4 kWh pack seen in every other model. Just like the Ioniq 5 RWD Standard Range model, though, the Ioniq 6’s version of that trim should have much less range than the others.

Hyundai says the Ioniq 6 should launch in spring this year, so look out for a pricing announcement on the new, electric sedan soon.

Hyundai's swoopy Ioniq 6 EV will reach US dealerships in the spring, and now we know how much it will cost. The South Korean brand has announced pricing for all Ioniq 6 trim levels, including standard-range and long-range models. And it all starts at $41,600 plus a $1,115 destination charge. Combined, the least-expensive Ioniq 6 is $42,715.

That starting price gets you a 2023 Ioniq 6 SE Standard Range model with rear-wheel drive. Hyundai has confirmed this trim level for the US market, featuring a 53-kWh battery back. It uses a single electric motor with an output of 149 horsepower, riding on 18-inch wheels. Hyundai states the SE's range in this configuration is 240 miles.

Stepping up a notch is the SE Long Range at $46,615 (destination fee included), utilizing the automaker's larger 77.4 kWh battery pack. Horsepower is also up – 225 to be exact – and it has an EPA-estimated range of 361 miles. This is also a rear-wheel drive model; adding all-wheel drive reduces range to 316 miles but power increases to 320 hp with a dual-motor layout. The price also increases to $50,115.

On the far end of the pricing spectrum, the range-topping Ioniq 6 Limited AWD rides on 20-inch wheels. It uses the same 320-hp dual-motor layout with the 77.4 kWh battery, though range drops to 270 miles. Pricing starts at $57,215 before options.

Here's a complete breakdown of 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 pricing by trim level.

Model/Trim Power/Drive Base Price MSRP (w/ $1,115 destination)
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE RWD Standard Range 149 HP/Single Motor RWD $41,600 $42,715
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE RWD Long Range 225 HP/Single Motor RWD $45,500 $46,615
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE AWD Long Range 320 HP/Dual Motor AWD $49,000 $50,115
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 SEL RWD Long Range 225 HP/Single Motor RWD $47,700 $48,815
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 SEL AWD Long Range 320 HP/Dual Motor AWD $51,200 $52,315
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Limited RWD Long Range 225 HP/Single Motor RWD $52,600 $53,715
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Limited AWD Long Range 320 HP/Dual Motor AWD $56,100 $57,215

The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 made its global debut in July 2022, with a US-specific debut following in November. All Ioniq 6 models feature 800-volt, 350 kW fast-charge capability that can recharge from 10 percent to 80 in approximately 18 minutes. Other standard equipment includes 18-inch alloy wheels, a 12.3-inch display, dual-color ambient lighting, and a plethora of driver-assist systems such as lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, cross-traffic alert, smart cruise control, and more.

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan is seeing significant price cuts of up to $4,100 – or 10 percent – for the 2024 model year even though it only launched in the U.S. this spring.

A Hyundai spokesman confirmed the 2024 Ioniq 6 price reductions for InsideEVs after the news was first reported by Car and Driver.

"For the 2024 model year IONIQ 6, Hyundai launched a repackaged SE Standard Range trim with a starting price of $37,500," the Hyundai representative told us in an emailed statement. He didn't provide details on the repackaged SE Standard Range trim.



"Additional minor pricing adjustments were made to other trims because of production efficiencies and scale, and to make class-leading technology more accessible for a wider range of consumers."

Including $1,115 shipping, the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 has a starting price of $38,615 for the entry-level SE Standard Range trim that features rear-wheel drive and the smaller 53.0-kilowatt-hour battery. This variant offers an EPA-estimated driving range of 240 miles.


Opting for the bigger 77.4-kWh battery on the SE Long Range rear-wheel-drive model raises the price to $43,565, while going for the SE Long Range AWD model pushes it to $47,065. Still, both variants are now $3,050 cheaper than their 2023 counterparts.

The better-equipped 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 SEL and Limited trims see lower price cuts of $2,450 each. The 2024 Ioniq 6 SEL RWD is priced from $43,565, while the Limited RWD starts at $51,265. The long-range, rear-wheel-drive variants of the Ioniq 6 are EPA-estimated at up to 361 miles of range on standard 18-inch wheels.

The same $2,450 cut applies to the AWD dual-motor variants, which start at $49,895 and $54,765, respectively. These dual-motor AWD models offer 316 miles of EPA-estimated range on standard 18-inch wheels.