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Hyundai Ioniq 6

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 (Korean: 현대 아이오닉 6) is a battery electric mid-size fastback sedan produced by Hyundai Motor Company. It is the second vehicle marketed under the electric car-focused Ioniq sub-brand after the Ioniq 5, and the fourth model developed on the Hyundai Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). The vehicle was first sold in South Korea in late 2022, with deliveries in the United States beginning in March 2023.

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Overview

The Ioniq 6 was launched on 12 July 2022. It is produced at the Asan plant in South Korea, which also produces the Sonata and Grandeur, starting in the third quarter of 2022. Pre-orders started in July 2022. Deliveries started in South Korea and selected European markets in late 2022. For the United States market, production started in January 2023, with sales beginning in March. On 14 July 2022, the Ioniq 6 was unveiled at the 2022 Busan International Motor Show in South Korea. EV performance tuning technology, electric vehicle virtual driving sound, and electric vehicle active sound design were applied. The vehicle's software can be improved with over-the-air updates, including the car's suspension, brakes, and airbags. In addition, driving assistance technologies such as navigation-based smart cruise control, highway driving assistance, and remote smart parking assistance are available. Design development. The Ioniq 6 was developed under the codename CE. It was previewed by the Prophecy concept car which was showcased in March 2020. A design sketch was released first as a teaser image on 21 June 2022. The concept sketch of the car represented the "Electrified Streamliner" design approach, built on Hyundai's new E-GMP platform; the sketch showed a soft streamlined design that minimizes wind resistance. A long wheelbase was applied compared to the overall height. A series of photos showing details were released in the days leading up to 29 June 2022, when an overall photograph of the Ioniq 6 was unveiled. Similar to the Ioniq 5, the "Parametric Pixel" design is applied to the front lights. In addition, the Ioniq 6 is the first vehicle to use Hyundai's new stylized-H emblem, which was manufactured in the form of a thin plane made of aluminium. The side profile incorpora

2025 facelift

The facelifted Ioniq 6 was revealed alongside the second-generation Nexo at the Seoul Mobility Show 2025 on 3 April 2025. It features a redesigned front and rear fascia with new headlights and taillights under the 'Pure Flow, Refined' design concept, including refined curves, slim DRLs, and an updated interior with a redesigned steering wheel and enlarged climate control display. The N Line variant was also revealed, with bold styling elements such as sculptural bumpers and Parametric Pixel lamps. N-Line.

Ioniq 6 N

The Ioniq 6 N was introduced on 10 July 2025 during the Goodwood Festival of Speed. It is the top-of-the-line performance variant, marketed under the Hyundai N sub-brand. The model features a dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain producing 478 kW (650 PS; 641 hp) with N Grin Boost, 770 Nm of torque, and an 84.0 kWh battery. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 3.2 seconds and has a top speed of 257 km/h (160 mph). Production in Korea first rolled out in 2026.

Powertrain

Notes Estimated range is 614 km (382 mi) for the RWD version with the larger (Long Range, 77.4 kWh) battery, using the WLTP cycle. Under Korean test standards, the long-range RWD version with 18-inch wheels was expected to have a range of 524 km (326 mi). For models sold in the United States, the EPA ratings are 361 mi (581 km) for the Long Range RWD and 316 mi (509 km) for the Long Range AWD models with 18-inch wheels; with the larger 20-inch wheels, range drops to 305 and 270 mi (491 and 435 km) for the RWD and AWD versions, respectively. The standard range version with the smaller 53 kWh battery and 18-inch wheels is expected to have a consumption of less than 14 kWh/100 km (150 mpg‑e), about equal to the shorter range Hyundai Ioniq Electric. The Standard Model was originally not planned to be marketed in the United States but ended up being marketed. Using an 800 V DC charger supplying 350 kW, the vehicle's battery can be charged from 10% to 80% in 18 minutes. In the United States, new Ioniq 6 vehicles receive two years of unlimited 30-minute free charging sessions at DC fast chargers owned by Electrify America.

Markets

=== Europe === In November 2022, a First Edition model, limited to 2,500 units, was available in France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, and the United Kingdom. All allocations for the model were sold out in less than 24 hours after pre-orders were opened. The First Edition model uses the Long Range AWD dual-motor powertrain; it features exclusive exterior and interior design elements inspired by the Prophecy concept car. Sales of the regular Ioniq 6 line-up commenced in Europe during the first quarter of 2023. North America. The Ioniq 6 was released in the North American market in February 2023. In the U.S., it comes in SE, SEL and Limited trim levels. In Canada, it comes in a sole Preferred trim; it is available with the Ultimate package for the AWD dual-motor model. It is available with either Standard Range (only for US) and Long Range powertrains. In the 1st quarter of 2026, with the facelifted model, in the U.S. market, the Ioniq 6 N was set to be the only version available. In March of the same year, the standard Ioniq 6 would be discontinued in the U.S. market after the 2025 model year due to low sales and import U.S tariffs. However, the N trim would still be sold in limited numbers. In Canada, the facelifted non-N Ioniq 6 is set to go on sale as a 2027 model, after taking a hiatus for the 2026 model year. Oceania. ==== Australia ==== The Ioniq 6 was launched in Australia on 8 February 2023, in three trim levels: Dynamiq, Techniq and Epiq. All variants use the Long Range powertrain. In November 2023, the base trim was added, the digital side mirrors became an option (downgraded to standard door mirrors) on the Epiq in response to customer feedback and new powertrain options for the Dynamiq and Techniq trims. The Ioniq 6 N was launched in Australia on 4 May 20

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Specifications

name

Hyundai Ioniq 6

Manufacturer

Hyundai

Production

July 2022 – present

Model years

2023 – present

Assembly

South Korea: Asan (Asan Plant), Singapore: Jurong (HMGICS)

Designer

Under the lead of SangYup Lee

Class

Mid-size car

Body style

4-door fastback sedan

Layout

Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive, Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive

Platform

Hyundai E-GMP

Related

Hyundai Ioniq 5, Hyundai Ioniq 9, Kia EV6, Kia EV9, Genesis GV60

Transmission

8-speed N e-Shift (IONIQ 6N; Since 2025.)

Battery

53–77.4kWh nickel-cobalt-manganese lithium

Electric range

Up to 614 km (WLTP)

Charging

11 kW (AC), 233 kW (DC)

Wheelbase

2950 mm

Length

4855 mm

Width

1880 mm

Height

1495 mm

Kerb weight

1800 –

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US EPA fuel-economy records

US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle).

Sources

• Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q112577811CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyundai_Ioniq_6CC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1371868596 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hyundai_IONIQ_6_N_CE1_N_Performance_Blue_Pearl_(6).jpgCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Damian B Oh · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Manufacturer website (link only) — https://www.hyundai.de/modelle/ioniq-6/Link only; no content copied · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.

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