Hyundai Ioniq 6 Review 2024

Hyundai Ioniq 6 At A Glance

4/5
Honest John Overall Rating
Hyundai has knocked it out of the park again with the Ioniq 6. It's a very desirable electric car with a long range, generous equipment levels and an upmarket cabin. Only you can decide if you like how it looks, though.

+Very efficient electric saloon with a range of up to 338 miles. Superb, spacious cabin. Comfortable and relaxing to drive.

-Small boot opening compared to hatchback alternatives. Bold design won't be to everyone's tastes.

The new Hyundai Ioniq 6 is a stylish new electric 'streamliner' intended to take on the BMW i4, Tesla Model 3 and, if we're being bold, the Porsche Taycan. It combines an impressive range with head-turning design, an array of technology and a superb cabin, making it one of the best electric cars you can buy today.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5, Genesis GV60 and Kia EV6 are three excellent EVs and they all have one thing in common: they're based on the same Hyundai E-GMP platform. That also underpins the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6, which puts it in a really strong position right from the start.

But first off, what exactly is the Hyundai Ioniq 6? It's essentially a big, slippery saloon - much like the new Volkswagen ID.7. It's the kind of car that you think most people will ignore in favour of spacious SUVs, but you only have to look at the popularity of the Tesla Model 3 to see why manufacturers are taking this segment seriously.

Besides, efficiency is crucial for electric vehicles, and big SUVs just aren't that good at providing the most bang for your buck. Even electric SUVs can't cut through the air particularly cleanly, while they're usually very heavy - which means they need big batteries if they're going to travel far between charges.

The Hyundai Ioniq 6's swoopy shape means it ought to be very efficient in the real world. And its 77kWh battery provides a very useable range: up to 322 miles in all-wheel-drive models, and 338 miles in the real-wheel-drive version.

So far, we've only driven the more affordable Hyundai Ioniq 6 RWD. With its single 228PS electric motor, it didn't leave us wanting any more. Its 7.4-second 0-62mph time is positively relaxed compared to the fastest Tesla models, but we quite like 'relaxed'. It feels utterly serene with road and wind noise almost banished entirely, while there's more than enough pep for a cheeky overtake.

Thanks to the Hyundai Ioniq 6's large exterior dimensions, it's pretty spacious inside. We were amazed by the rear legroom on offer, although taller passengers might find their hair brushing the Ioniq 6's sloping roofline.

The interior is extremely well finished, with some impressive technology giving it a suitably modern (and upmarket) vibe. We're yet to try the optional digital door mirrors, although the slick infotainment screen looks smart, without compromising on useability.

Hyundai Ioniq 6 prices start from around £47,000, while the dual-motor all-wheel-drive model is a little over £50,000. The range currently tops out at £55,000, although we expect there'll be pricier, more powerful versions to follow. We might get a cheaper, entry-level Ioniq 6 with a smaller battery, too.

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