Following the success of the Ioniq 5, Hyundai is taking the next step in the ground plan of its electric models with the 2024 Ioniq 6. Based on the Hyundai Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), the battery electric midsize fastback sedan will be Available in rear-wheel or all-wheel drive guise, but whichever model you choose, you can expect a streamlined design with a fluid, aerodynamic shape.
the HyundaiIoniq 6 will compete directly for market share with the Tesla Model 3 in the luxury electric car class. Here are the ten most impressive things about the hotly anticipated midsize car.
10 Reasonably priced
With pricing starting at an estimated $42,000, the Ioniq 6 is a bargain buy, especially considering that its primary competitor, the Tesla Model 3 starts at $48,440.
The Ioniq 6 will also deeply undercut its other rival, the Volvo-owned 2023 Polestar 2, by around $7,800, given the latter’s $49,800 starting price.
9 Choice of Battery Packs & Drivetrain
Consumers who are considering the Ioniq 6 will be able to suit their needs from a range of choices: a 53 kWh or 77.4 kW battery pack, as well as a rear-wheel drive (RWD) or dual-motor all-wheel-drive ( AWD).
Hyundai hasn’t provided an output rating for the single-motor setup. However, the bigger battery and all-wheel drive configuration combine to produce 321 total horsepower.
8th Outstanding Electric Range
Range is an important consideration when buying an electric vehicle, and the Ioniq 6 stacks itself up against the industry standard quite well. Hyundai says the fastback sedan can deliver up to 379 miles of driving range on a single charge.
Among the current vehicles on the market, only the 2022 Tesla Model S (405 miles) and 2022 Lucid Air (520 miles) deliver longer ranges.
7 State of the art architecture
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is built upon the brand’s dedicated battery electric vehicle (BEV) architecture called Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). The platform is scaleable and, as a result, gives the company’s engineers and designers the freedom to create new design features and improve driveability simultaneously.
In addition, E-GMP allows Hyundai to build different types of vehicles in the future. The automaker also wants to be able to fit a wide range of powertrains, technologies, and electrical systems.
6 Fast charging time
If ultra-fast charging matters to you, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 will excite you to go into the showrooms. With its 800-volt system and 350-kW charger, it takes just 18 minutes to charge the Ioniq 6 from 10 percent to 80 percent.
The Ioniq 6’s peak charging rate of 350 kW is 50 kW higher than what the Lucid Air (300 kW) accepts. Which is saying something, considering the Lucid Air is the fastest charging EV currently available.
5 Stunning aerodynamic design
It’s impossible not to love the sporting promise and exquisite poise of the Ioniq 6. Based on the Prophecy concept revealed in 2020, this sedan’s design combines unmistakable sophistication and contemporary functional elements such as air flaps on the front, an elliptical wing-inspired spoiler, a slight boat-tail structure in the rear, as well as optional digital mirrors on the side.
These, alongside the tapering roofline and perfectly executed Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) with underbody sculpting, mean the Hyundai Ioniq 6 has an impressively low overall drag coefficient of 0.21.
4 Premium Interior
In line with Hyundai’s mission to create a “cocoon-like personal space” that envelopes occupants in an impressive world of sanctuary, the Ioniq 6 will offer soft-touch surfaces and premium materials, creating a relaxed atmosphere.
In addition to the upscale fittings and ergonomic seats, which offer maximum comfort to passengers, this sedan will have a dual ambient lighting feature that emits a comfortable level of brightness and lets drivers choose from a range of 64 colors and six dual color themes.
3 Sustainable Interior Materials
Beyond style and comfort, the Ioniq 6 is so much about ecological appropriateness. To raise electric mobility to a new level, Hyundai incorporated a range of sustainable and innovative features to reduce carbon emissions throughout the Ioniq 6’s lifespan and reduce impacts on natural resources.
Upper trims come with eco-friendly leather seats, while the lower models have fabric seats and headliners made using recycled plastic bottles. The Ioniq 6 also features carpets made from recycled fishing nets and other sustainable treatments on the doors and dashboard.
2 Latest Driver Assistance & Safety Technologies
The Ioniq 6 is fitted with Hyundai’s SmartSense ADAS suite. It bundles an extensive list of driver assistance technologies, including highway driving assist with auto following distance and lane centering.
Other safety features are forward collision-avoidance assist, smart cruise control, as well as lane departure changing with evasive steering assist.
1 Enhanced Technology Package
With a straightforward 12.0-inch infotainment screen and a 12.0-inch digital gauge cluster that provides crucial vehicle information at a glance, the Ioniq 6 is tailor-made for modern consumers who want information at their fingertips, even while behind the wheel.
This sedan also has numerous connectivity features to facilitate a connected, informed mobility experience drivers want. These include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, Bluetooth connectivity, a Bluelink connectivity feature that supports remote start, remote door lock and unlock doors, and more.
