Last updated on June 2nd, 2023 at 11:24 am
EV Innovation Award: IONIQ 6
The IONIQ 6 hasn’t quite arrived yet, although Hyundai has revealed the price for the initial First Edition. This car truly shows that Hyundai has come of age as a designer leading the market rather than following. The IONIQ 6 isn’t quite the Prophecy Concept, but it takes many design cues from that vehicle, combining ideas from the Porsche 911 and Mercedes CLS. The IONIQ 6 still manages to be one of the most aerodynamic cars around, with a drag coefficient of just 0.21Cd.
This is another vehicle based on the Hyundai Group’s E-GMP platform, like the IONIQ 5 and Kia EV6. But the aerodynamics and design take it to the next level. The 77.4kWh battery enables a range of 320 miles, despite the all-wheel drive dual motor system providing 325PS of power and 605Nm of torque. Performance figures haven’t been announced yet, but this is likely to deliver a sub-5 seconds 0-62mph sprint speed. Hyundai’s E-GMP platform also has an 800V subsystem supporting 350kW DC charging, so replenishing the battery will be rapid.
The IONIQ 6 takes exterior design to a new level for Hyundai, and it does the same inside as well. The combination of luxury and technology of the interior provide a strong sense of the future, including features such as camera-based wing mirrors. This won’t be a cheap car – the First Edition will cost a fiver under £55,000. But this is a bold and striking electric saloon, and we can’t wait for it to arrive on the UK market.
Read our preview of the IONIQ 6.
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