Hyundai Ioniq 6 Official Specs – 77.4 kWh Battery, 300+ Mile Range
By Edward A. Sanchez — July 14, 2022
We saw photos of the stunning Hyundai Ioniq 6 last week. This week, we finally have some official specifications on the car. Being as it’s based on the same E-GMP platform as the Ioniq 5 crossover/hatch as well as the Kia EV6, the confirmation that most variations would have a 77.4 kWh battery pack, and that the all-wheel-drive model would have 320 hp and 446 lb-ft of torque is not a surprise, nor is it a disappointment, as these are near class-leading figures for mainstream EVs. The claimed 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) figure of 5.1 seconds is also competitive.
Also class-leading (at least according to Hyundai’s claims) is the Ioniq 6’s efficiency rating, which it is claiming to be 14 kWh/100 km on the RWD 53 kWh configuration, according to the WLTP standard. For comparison, a 2022 Tesla Model 3 RWD got a 14.9 kWh/100 km rating according to the same standard. There’s a good likelihood all U.S.-bound models will come standard with the 77.4 kWh battery, which will sacrifice some nominal efficiency in exchange for increased range.
Speaking of range, Hyundai claims 379 miles per the WLTP standard for the big-battery version of the sedan. We expect official EPA ratings closer to its on-sale date in the U.S.
The Ioniq 6’s curves are deceiving, with its size slotting in between the Tesla Model 3 and Model S.
Thanks to this announcement, we now have a better idea of the size of the Ioniq 6, with a length of 191.1 inches (4,855 mm), a height of 58.9 inches (1,495 mm), and a width of 74 inches (1,880 mm). This is not a small or petite car, roughly splitting the difference between a Tesla Model 3 and Model S, and slightly larger than a BMW i4. So even with its dramatically sloping roofline, the Ioniq 6 promises to have a relatively roomy interior.
Being as tech-forward as it is, the Ioniq 6 makes ample provision for brought-in devices, with three USB-C ports (likely power-only), and one USB-A port (likely power/data). Naturally, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are supported, but if it’s anything like the Ioniq 5, curiously, CarPlay might be wired only.
With the Ioniq 6, Hyundai is continuing the trend of keeping its vehicles unique in appearance, even if the E-GMP underpinnings remain familiar.
As we discussed in episode 74 of The Watt Car Podcast, Hyundai design chief SangYup Lee openly discussed the possibility of a high-performance N variant of the Ioniq 6, as well as a Shooting Brake (fastback wagon) variant, one that I’m especially keen to see as a wagon enthusiast.
The Ioniq 6’s interior is equally familiar and unique, drawing cues from other E-GMP platform vehicles while offering its own unique twist.
It’s clear Hyundai is going to be getting its money’s worth out of the E-GMP platform, and we’re all for it. With its 800V charging capability, the company is bringing a premium feature to the mainstream. And while the Ioniq 6 will likely not be “cheap” if Ioniq 5 prices are anything to go by, on a comparative basis to premium brand models with similar specifications, it will be a relative bargain.
(Images courtesy Hyundai)
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