Hyundai Ioniq 6 vs Tesla Model 3 Specs and Features Comparison (2023)

As of the date of this comparison, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 RWD costs $3,600 more than the Tesla Model 3 Long Range before on-road costs and applicable state government incentives.

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Both EVs are considered to be spacious and practical. Built on dedicated EV platforms, their interior space is akin to a typical medium-sized sedan, whereas its external footprint is of a small sedan.

The Ioniq 6 is the longer car with more interior room, particularly for the rearseat passengers. The Model 3 holds the advantage when it comes to storage with its larger boot and frunk.

On paper, The Ioniq 6 RWD and Model 3 Long Range offer identical, class leading claimed range of 614 km. The Model 3 Long Range features dual-motors resulting in more power and substantially faster acceleration. Ride comfort based on our indepdent testing favours the Ioniq 6.

The Ioniq 6 offers substantially faster charging experience than the Model 3 public DC charging.

The Ioniq 6 also offers the advantage of V2L which allows you to use the car's battery as a mobile power bank.

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• Tesla Model 3 Charging Guide
• Are Tesla Superchargers worth it in Australia?

Calculate your personal charging costs and times for each model using this calculator.

The Ioniq 6 and Model 3 offer similar levels of driver assist technology. Tesla's autopilot takes a more hands on approach to driver assistance whereas the Ioniq 6's system is focusd on driver guidance. The Ioniq 6 offers the advantage of 12.3 inch drivers display, heads up display and 360 degree camera which the Model 3 lacks.

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The Model 3 is considered to have a superior infotainment and connectivity offering highlighted by its best in-class 15 inch centre screen and user-friendly interface.

The Ioniq 6 features Android Auto and Apple Carplay, something Tesla has yet to offer in any of its vehicle models.

The Ioniq 6 offers a marginally better warranty compared to the Model 3.