Hyundai has released detailed specifications of the new electric car IONIQ 6, which will go on sale in some markets in Europe later this year and in North America in 2023.
Thanks to a low drag coefficient of 0.21 and other tricks of Hyundai Motor's engineers, the futuristic sedan has a range of 614 km (382 miles) before it runs out of juice. This deserves respect, because the Tesla Model 3 Long Range has a range of 602 km (374 miles) according to WLTP (Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure).
Hyundai IONIQ 6
You'll need to purchase the Long Range model with the 77.4-kWh battery, two-wheel drive, and 18-inch alloy wheels to achieve this range. If you upgrade to the bigger 20-inch set while sticking to the single-motor setup, though, the WLTP rating significantly drops - all they way down 545 km (339 miles).
The Ioniq 6 with smaller wheels will travel 583 km (362 miles) on AWD or 519 km (322 miles) with larger alloys. As for the Standard model with the 53-kWh pack, 2WD, and 18-inch wheels, it has a range of 429 km (267 miles).
The range, as always, largely varies depending on different elements (driving style, traffic conditions, temperature), and we are all aware that the WLTP test leans more towards optimism than the EPA rating. Even so, it is a truer representation compared to the NEDC testing from before.
The South Korean electric car's battery can be recharged from 10 to 80 percent in roughly 18 minutes when energy runs low. With support for 800V ultra-fast charging, 15 minutes will suffice for up to 351 kilometers (218 miles).
"We put every effort into designing the most efficient car in the EV segment," said Byung Hoon Min, Head of Total Vehicle Performance Development Center at Hyundai Motor Company. "Our focus on improving aerodynamics helped to achieve one of the longest all-electric range vehicles available, which will reduce customers' EV range anxiety and help grow the segment."
Hyundai IONIQ 6
Hyundai has released the base IONIQ 6 prices for select markets. In Germany, the starting price is 45,000 euros. The Netherlands have a slightly higher sticker price of 48,000 euros while the UK's cost begins at 44,000 pounds. Finally, in America buyers will be able to find this vehicle on dealer lots for 44,000 dollars.
Source: Hyundai
