Hyundai has just launched the second model in its next-generation electric range, the Ioniq 6. A large sedan that promises cutting-edge efficiency, with record range and charging time.
Hyundai has just launched the second model of its new generation 100% electric range, the Ioniq 6. After the Ioniq 5 in SUV format, we discover a large sedan of 4.85 meters with a teardrop profile, faithful to the concept Prophecy unveiled in March 2020.
It’s a bit like flattening an Ioniq 5, which turns out to be 20 centimeters shorter at 4.65 meters, giving it this very aerodynamic shape.
On the technical sheet, a Cx of 0.21, which reflects its excellent penetration into the air, even if it is necessary to opt for the optional camera mirrors. Option that our test model did not have in the basic finish.
The top-of-the-range positioning of this Ioniq 6 guarantees, however, a minimum cutting-edge service: the sedan thus has many aerodynamic details as standard.
At the front, for example, active flaps to favor either the cooling of the batteries or the penetration into the air.
There are also handles flush with the bodywork, aerodynamic rims and a streamliner profile concluded by a rear “duck tail”. What a little Porsche side to Korean.
Inside, the atmosphere is zen with a rather refined dashboard. No button other than the handle for example on the doors, the window controls are found in the center, on the central console.
The equipment is quite complete and modern, with a 12-inch touchscreen in the center for infotainment (with the Android Auto/Carplay duo) and a screen for the meters behind the steering wheel.
These two large screens offer a very white universe by default which can be a little dazzling. Fortunately, you can switch to a dark theme like on a smartphone.
The gearbox or rather PNRD mode change is managed via a huge stalk switch at the bottom right of the steering wheel. It is quite practical for easily switching from reverse to forward, for example.
Record battery life and charging times
Our test model has a 77 kWh battery, associated with a 160 kW electric motor, or 230 horsepower, on the rear wheels. The autonomy thus reaches 614 km according to the WLTP standard, or 130 km more than an equivalent Ioniq 5. All the interest of this design more “aero” on this Ioniq 6.
Beyond its autonomy, the latest electric models from Hyundai are based on an 800-volt architecture, enough to collect record charging powers, up to 230 kW on a fast charging station. Enough to go from 10 to 80% battery in just 15 minutes.
On our journey of 235 kilometers with half of the highway at 130 km / h, consumption came out at 21 kWh per 100 km, which remains very correct for this format of large sedan. In town, you can easily go below 13 kWh per 100, which is still quite impressive for such a vehicle size.
A high-end model
In basic finish “Intuitive” this model starts at 52,400 euros, with only one option, the color “Nocturne Gray”the final score goes to 53,000 euros, quite far from the ceiling of the ecological bonus, at 47,000 euros.
A model fortunately very well equipped at this price, with in particular driving assistants, adaptive cruise control and following the lines of the road as standard.
The second level of finish (57,000 euros) notably adds electric and ventilated seats and heat pump heating. The third (61,000 euros) cameras that return images of blind spots when you activate the indicators and the multi-comfort front seats.
