2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 Sedan

　　

2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 Review

byMark TakahashiCorrespondent

　　Mark Takahashi has worked in the automotive industry since 2001. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Mark has also contributed to Motor Trend, Auto Aficionado, Chevy High Performance and several motorcycle magazines in various roles. Mark is also a juror on the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards and can be seen regularly on the zzdcar YouTube channel and sometimes representing the company in media interviews.

　　, rating written byMark TakahashiSenior Reviews Editor

　　Brian Wong has worked in the automotive industry since 2010, writing over 1,000 car-related articles and testing and reviewing hundreds of vehicles over the course of career. Brian is a senior reviews editor at zzdcar and has also contributed to Cars.com, Motor Authority and Green Car Reports. Brian has also been featured on MotorWeek as an expert for several car comparisons. He loves convertibles (the smaller the better) and hates paying for parking, so Los Angeles is both the right and wrong city for him.

　　Hyundai made a big splash last year when it introduced the Ioniq 5, a compact all-electric SUV with retro-cool style. Just a year later, Hyundai is following up with the Ioniq 6. It has much of the same EV hardware and features as the Ioniq 5 but takes the form of a sleek-looking sedan.

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Hyundai IONIQ 6 EV Insights

Trim:IONIQ 6 SE Standard Range

　　SE Standard Range 4dr Sedan (electric DD) - $41,600 MSRPSE 4dr Sedan (electric DD) - $45,500 MSRPSEL 4dr Sedan (electric DD) (Most Popular) - $47,700 MSRPSE 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD) - $49,000 MSRPSEL 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD) - $51,200 MSRPLimited 4dr Sedan (electric DD) - $52,600 MSRPLimited 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD) - $56,100 MSRP

　　

Range

 zzdcar TESTED

　　343 miles

　　zzdcar Tested Rangezzdcar begins with a full battery charge and drives the vehicle on a mix of city and highway roads (approximately 60% city, 40% highway) until the battery is almost entirely empty. (We target 10 miles of remaining range for safety.) The miles traveled and the indicated remaining range are added together for the zzdcar Tested Range figure.

　　EV batteries lose 1-2% of range per year. Est. range for this car is 292 miles after 8 years.Electric cars typically experience 1-2% of range loss per year with slightly faster degradation over the first 50,000 miles as the car settles into its long term state, according to Recurrent's study of 15,000 EVs.

　　Estimated range mapThis map is a visual representation of the possible one-way and round-trips by this vehicle (on a full charge) from the geometric center of Rutland, North Dakota. The depicted ranges are based on the estimated new vehicle range value provided by the EPA, rounded down to miles for one-way and miles for round-trip. Actual range will vary depending on the condition of this vehicle’s battery pack, how you drive, driving conditions and other factors.Map display generated using: © openrouteservice.org by HeiGIT | Map data © Recurrent contributors | Recurrent

　　from 58067

　　

EV Battery Warranty

　　10 yrs or 100,000 milesThe federal government requires that EV batteries be warrantied for a minimum of eight years or 100,000 miles. The EV battery warranty includes replacement if your battery capacity drops below a certain percentage of the original capacity.

　　

Charging at Home

　　6.1 hours

　　Total Charging Time (240V outlet)

　　SAE ComboStandard port for most electric models. Supports Level 1, Level 2, and DC Fast charging.

　　Plug Type

　　

EV Tax Credits & Rebates

　　$400

　　Available Rebates. Restrictions apply.

　　Utility EV Charger Offer

　　$400

　　Restrictions: Otter Tail Power offers EV owners a rebate of up to $400 towards the installation of a Level 2 charging station. To qualify for this rebate, the customer and/or charging station must meet the following requirements: Receive electricity from Otter Tail Power.

　　To learn more, visit Recurrent

　　Complimentary Charging Offer

　　Restrictions: This program is a charging agreement between Hyundai Motor America and Electrify America. Customers who purchase a new IONIQ 6 will receive 2 years of complimentary 30-minute DC fast charging or 60-minute Level 2 charging on the Electrify America network. Complimentary charging expires 2 years from the date of purchase. Offer is non-transferable. See your participating dealer for details.

　　

Cost to Drive

　　$53/mo

　　IONIQ 6

　　vs

　　$165/mo

　　Car Avg.

　　Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　

Am I Ready for an EV?

　　EV ownership works best if you can charge (240V) at home or at work This typically means a 240V home installation, but you could also have a similar setup at your office or other places your car is already parked for several hours each day. Don't expect a regular household outlet (120V) to suffice unless you've got a plug-in hybrid, in which case overnight charging at home is feasible.

　　If you can’t charge at home, charging at a charging station could take at least 10x longer than at a gas station With public charging infrastructure still in its infancy, the user experience can be maddeningly inconsistent. Tesla owners tend to rave about the reliability and speed of the company's proprietary Supercharger stations, but rival DC fast options have thus far been plagued by technical issues and overcrowding. It's an evolving landscape and our best advice is to do your research on the available options for the EV you want to buy.

　　Adding a 240V home charging system could cost up to $1,600 or more If your existing electrical service can handle the additional demands of EV charging, you may be able to add Level 2 charging at home for less than a grand, including installation. But your costs will multiply if you need to upgrade your electrical panel or add a dedicated circuit.

　　Its striking design tends to split opinions — most people either love it or hate it. One thing everyone can agree on is its impressive aerodynamics that make it one of the most efficient in the world, and that is what dictates the unusual double-arch form. It results in an impressive maximum EPA-estimated range of 361 miles, which is beautiful in its own right. We've also found the Ioniq 6 capable of exceeding its EPA estimates in our real-world driving tests.

　　As good as the Ioniq 6 is, it's not perfect, but the few complaints we have should be forgivable for most shoppers. We go over where it leads and where it could use some improvement in our Expert Rating below. We think you'll agree that it's an objectively excellent choice among other EV sedans that include the Tesla Model 3, BMW i4 and Polestar 2.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Great

　　8.2

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

8.5/10

　　How does the IONIQ 6 drive? The Ioniq 6 provides a wonderful overall drive experience. On our test track, a dual-motor all-wheel-drive Limited model sprinted from 0 to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds. That's a bit slower than a comparable Tesla Model 3 but still plenty quick. Acceleration is smooth and progressive. We also like how the Ioniq 6 is impressively grippy and stable going around turns. You'll have a lot of fun driving it on a twisty road.

　　The Ioniq 6 is also very stable under hard braking and has a nicely managed transition between its regenerative and physical brakes. It's easy to slow down smoothly whether coasting to a stop or using the brake pedal.

　　

Comfort

8.5/10

　　How comfortable is the IONIQ 6? Fantastic ride quality makes for a comfortable ride for all passengers. The suspension is pliant enough to glide over road imperfections and rough pavement but never feels floaty or disconnected from the car — it's the best of both worlds. This also helps the cabin to stay very quiet. At highway speeds there's a bit of wind noise, but other than that things stay rather serene.

　　We're less enthusiastic about the front seats. They're adequately comfortable but some drivers might wish for additional lumbar and thigh support. In back, the floor is a little high so adults might find the back of their legs coming off the cushions a bit. And the middle seat is probably not best used for longer than an hour or two, or you'll get some complaints.

　　We found the Ioniq 6 can heat or cool its cabin pretty quickly. Having optional ventilated front seats is nice, too. The controls for the heated and ventilated seats are in the touchscreen. As such, operating them can be a bit distracting compared to using physical buttons.

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