The Ioniq 6 streamliner will do more than 600km per charge
Thursday, 14 July 2022
Hyundai confirmed more details of its Ioniq 6 electric streamliner in a global event last night.
The four-door sedan will offer a range of “over” 610km, based on the WLTP test standard, thanks to a 77.4kWh battery and its extremely slippery body shape, although it pays to mention that figure is achieved with the rear-wheel drive version (all-wheel drive is available as well).
A smaller 53kWh battery is available as well, and specced with this battery, the rear-wheel drive powertrain and 18-inch wheels (20s are optional), Hyundai claims an energy consumption rate of under 14kWh/100km. That makes the Ioniq 6 one of the most energy efficient vehicles on the market.
Hyundai includes 800-volt charging as standard, meaning it can take full advantage of 350kW hyperchargers. Under full blast, it’ll go from 10 to 80% in 18 minutes.
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The Ioniq 6 can also charge other things if needed, from a house in a power cut to camping equipment or outdoor projects, when using an accessory adaptor. There’s also a power outlet under the second row of seats for charging other devices.
Power outputs have only been confirmed for the range-topping AWD model, which will offer 239kW/605Nm from two motors and can sprint to 100kmh in 5.1 seconds.
Inside the car is a pair of 12-inch touchscreens, one behind the wheel and another for infotainment duties, with the latter able to provide real-time travel radius mapping based on the current state of charge. The system’s connected car services also help search and plan the best route to include a charging station along the way.
Active safety is taken care of with an upgraded SmartSense driver assistance package, which includes a better highway driving assist that can now centre the vehicle through a curve, adjust the vehicle’s path to avoid a car on the side that might be driving too close, and automatically change lanes when the indicator is used.
Production is set to kick off in the third quarter of 2022, with a local launch still to be confirmed.
And, for those lusting after something a bit gruntier, Hyundai confirmed the electric future of its N division will be detailed over the next week.
The first will almost certainly be the Ioniq 5 N, expected to use a 77.4kWh battery pack and two electric motors, good for a combined 430kW and 740Nm. An Ioniq 6 N is also on the cards, after Hyundai teased the model earlier in July, as is a potential GT3 racer (hopefully).