2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6

The 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 was designed to be the most aerodynamic Hyundai to help give it the highest range of any all-electric Hyundai, at up to an EPA-estimated 361 miles. And it’s one of the few electric vehicles that can use 800V DC ultra-fast chargers, which can charge the battery from 10% to 80% in as little as 18 minutes. This stylish EV combines a long driving range with eye-catching looks and lots of features, all at a reasonably attractive price point.

It shares many components with the boxier Ioniq 5 SUV but packages them in a sleeker, more aerodynamic shape; both EVs are recent recipients of our EV of the Year award, with the Ioniq 6 taking the crown for 2023. The Ioniq 6 comes with either rear- or all-wheel drive and a choice of two battery packs, the larger of which provides an EPA-estimated driving range of 361 miles—a number that beats even the Tesla Model 3.

EV Motor, Power, and Performance

The 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 shares its platform with the Ioniq 5 SUV; its powertrain mostly mirrors that model’s offerings. The base 6 makes 149 horsepower and has a single electric motor powering the rear wheels. Single-motor cars equipped with the Long Range battery pack have 225 horsepower. The more expensive 320-hp dual-motor versions provide all-wheel drive thanks to front and rear electric motors and come only with the bigger battery.

So far, we’ve tested the RWD Long Range, which got to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds, and the AWD Long Range, which was much quicker and sprinted to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds. While the Ioniq 6’s ride is smooth and its cabin is well-isolated and quiet, its handling is still plenty engaging. Its low center of gravity gives it a planted feel in corners and its steering-wheel paddles allow the driver to select different modes of regenerative braking on the fly.

Range, Charging, and Battery Life

We don’t yet have range ratings for the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6, but we don’t expect it to change from 2023. Last year, the EPA estimated that Ioniq 6 had a maximum driving range of 361 miles. The 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE RWD Long Range, which is the model that achieves that rating, has a 58-mile advantage over the longest-range Ioniq 5.

The all-wheel-drive Ioniq 6 Limited is rated at 270 miles, which is still an impressive showing for the shortest-range Ioniq 6. The RWD Long Range Ioniq 6 completed our 75-mph real-world highway range test at 100 miles under its EPA estimate, with 260 miles of range. The AWD model came closer to its EPA estimate in the real world, achieving a 75-mph highway range of 220 miles in our testing.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPGe

The EPA gives the rear-drive 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6SE Long Range an estimated 140 MPGe combined rating. For more information about the Ioniq 6’s fuel economy, visit the EPA’s website.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

Hyundai has emphasized lounge-like comfort in its Ioniq models so far, and the 6 is no exception. The cabin shows a similarly modern and minimalist aesthetic to the Ioniq 5 and its flat floor aids the feeling of spaciousness inside. As a conventional four-door sedan, it offers space for five across two rows of seating. Hyundai has gone to great lengths to ensure a quiet cabin, with several layers of sound-deadening material sandwiched between the floor and the carpeting. The cargo area inside the trunk may not rival that of a hatchback or crossover, but the rear seats fold to expand the space back there.

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