Key Points
- Ioniq 6 EV priced from $74,000
- Three variants, RWD and AWD, one large battery
- Up to 614km driving range, aerodynamic body shape
The sporty Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan is the South Korean carmaker’s answer to the popular Tesla Model 3 and Polestar 2.
Priced from $74,000 to $88,000 before on-road costs, the Ioniq 6 EV provides up to 614km of claimed WLTP driving range with features such as a 12.3-inch infotainment system with over-the-air software update capability, Bluelink internet connectivity and mobile app, and adaptive matrix LED headlights as standard.
The Ioniq 6 EV is eligible for select Australian electric car incentives – but the fringe benefits tax (FBT) exemption for fleets and novated leases only applies to the base Dynamiq model.
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The electric sports sedan can charge at up to 10.5kW AC and 350kW DC speeds using a more advanced 800-volt class architecture. Hyundai claims using a compatible public EV station, it can rapid charge from 10 to 80 per cent in just 18 minutes via its Type 2/CCS2 port.
Vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability is also standard on all variants using a three-pin plug underneath the rear row seats or included Type 2 adapter for use on the outside.
Compared to the related Hyundai Ioniq 5 crossover, it’s between $2000 to $4000 more expensive depending on the variant. But, while it utilises the same 74kWh usable battery pack, the Ioniq 6’s lower 0.21 aerodynamic drag coefficient enables it to provide 65 to 107km more driving range.
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric car rivals the Tesla Model 3 sedan, Polestar 2 liftback, and is priced in line with the Kia EV6 crossover. It’s also seen as a more affordable alternative to the six-figure Porche Taycan.
Ioniq 6 Key Specs: Range, Charging and Size
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The Hyundai Ioniq 6 range shares the same battery pack, however, is differentiated by the drivetrain. Charging speed is the same across the range with a maximum rate of 350kW DC
RWD
- The Dynamiq RWD features a single rear-mounted motor. It has one of the longest ranges of any electric car currently available for sale.
AWD
- The Techniq/Epiq AWD feature a dual-motor setup creating a combined 239kW of power and 605Nm of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in a swift 5.1 seconds.
- The AWD range however is less at 519km due to the additional weight and power consumption from the front motor.
Ioniq 6 Price and Models
Ioniq 6 Dynamiq RWD price: $74,000 before on-road costs
The Ioniq 6 electric sedan starts from $74,000 before on-road costs for the Dynamiq RWD. Key features include a 12.3-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto, active safety assistance technologies, and 18-inch aerodynamic alloy wheels.
Full Detailed Ioniq 6 Dynamiq ReviewDynamiq features:
| Exterior | 18-inch alloy wheels (eco tyres) |
| Adaptive matrix projector-type LED headlights | |
| Dual LED tail-lights | |
| Flush pop-out door handles | |
| Heated folding wing mirrors | |
| Rain-sensing aero wipers | |
| Electric tailgate | |
| Trailer pre-wiring package | |
| Interior | Leather eco processed seats |
| 10-way electrically adjustable front seats with two-way lumbar support | |
| Heated front seats | |
| Bio-PET carpet | |
| Leather steering wheel with pixel lights | |
| Colour ambient lighting | |
| Auto up/down four windows | |
| Laminated windscreen and side windows | |
| Solar control windscreen | |
| Rear privacy glass | |
| Dual-zone climate control with cabin air filter | |
| Rear air vents | |
| PTC heater | |
| Alloy cuff plates and pedals | |
| Technology | 12.3-inch infotainment display with wired Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto |
| Bluelink connected services, mobile app and over-the-air software update capability | |
| 12.3-inch driver instrument display | |
| Head-up display | |
| Eight-speaker Bose audio system | |
| Qi wireless charging pad | |
| USB-A, USB-C and 12-volt charging ports | |
| Keyless entry and push button start | |
| Remote start | |
| Remote smart parking assist | |
| Artificial ‘engine’ noise driving system | |
| Interior and exterior V2L | |
| Safety assist | Front auto emergency braking (AEB) with car/pedestrian/cyclist/intersection detection |
| Lane change oncoming and side assist | |
| Blind-spot assist | |
| Blind-spot view camera | |
| Rear cross-traffic assist | |
| Rear AEB | |
| Adaptive cruise control with machine learning | |
| Lane keep assist | |
| Safe exit assist | |
| Rear occupant alert | |
| Driver attention monitoring | |
| Lead vehicle departure alert | |
| High beam assist | |
| 360-degree cameras | |
| Front, side and rear parking sensors |
Ioniq 6 Techniq AWD price: $83,500 before on-road costs
Stepping up to the Techniq AWD costs $9500 more and provides more power and acceleration from the additional motor. Additional features are outlined below.
Techniq adds:
| Exterior | 20-inch alloy wheels (Pirelli P Zero tyres) |
| Interior | Ventilated front seats |
| Relaxation mode front seats | |
| Heated rear outboard seats | |
| Heated steering wheel | |
| Glass sunroof |
Ioniq 6 Epiq AWD price: $88,000 before on-road costs
For an additional $5500, the Epiq variant gives you digital camera mirrors.
Epiq adds:
| Exterior | Digital camera wing mirrors with integrated dual OLED displays |
| Interior | Heat pump |
| Technology | Battery preconditioning function |
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Hyundai Ioniq 6 Options
- Gloss paint with black interior – no cost: Abyss Black; Ultimate Red; Serenity White
- Gloss paint with brown/black interior – no cost: Nocturn Grey
- Gloss paint with grey interior – no cost: Byte Blue; Biophilic Ink
- Gloss paint with grey/dark green interior – no cost: Digital Green
- Matte paint with grey/dark green interior – $1000: Gravity Gold Matte
Ioniq 6 Warranty and Servicing
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The Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV is backed by a five-year, unlimited kilometre vehicle warranty and eight-year/160,000km high voltage battery warranty.
The company offers roadside assistance for up to 10 years renewed at every scheduled service visit and an unlimited capped price servicing program.
Servicing is required every 24 months/30,000km – but must be maintained at select trained and certified Hyundai BlueDrive dealers across the country.
Hyundai Ioniq 6 servicing schedule and costs:
| 24 months/30,000km | $560 |
| 48 months/60,000km | $560 |
NOTE: Hyundai is currently offering complimnetary (free) servicing of 4-year/60,000 km for Ioniq 6 buyers.
How does the Ioniq 6 compare to other EVs?
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Hyundai Ioniq 6 RWD vs the competition
In terms of size, body style and performance, the closest match to the Ioniq 6 Dynamiq RWD is the Tesla Model 3 RWD and Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor.
The Ioniq 6 costs about $10,000 more than the Model 3 RWD, but provides an additional 123 km of WLTP range courtesy of the larger battery pack and faster DC charging. Its efficiency trials the Model 3 RWD and is about one second slower from 0 to 100km/h, though it's identical to the current outgoing Polestar 2.
Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD vs the competition
The closest match to the Ioniq 6 Techniq and Epiq AWD variants is the Tesla Model 3 Long Range.
They're fairly evenly matched across most categories, with the Model 3 just edging the Ioniq 6 in range, efficiency, acceleration and DC charging speed.
Ioniq 6 FAQs
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