2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV makes its U.S. debut at the 2022 LA Auto Show
Hyundai's highly anticipated 2023 Ioniq 6 electric sedan finally landed in the U.S. after making its debut Thursday at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show.
This is the first time Hyundai has confirmed specifications for the U.S. market and also confirmed that sales will begin next spring. Pricing will be announced closer to the start of sales. However, Hyundai has suggested sales will start in the $40,000 range. [53 kwh and 77.4 kwh batteries, rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive options; the 53 kwh battery will be offered in rear-wheel drive only, with one motor in the rear that produces 225 hp. No range estimates have been released for this configuration.
If the same 225 hp rear drive with a 77.4 kwh battery is chosen, the Ioniq 6 should be able to travel 340 miles on a charge. Adding all-wheel drive, in this case a dual-motor setup with 320 hp total, would reduce the range to 310 miles. The dual-motor powertrain is the quickest configuration, with Hyundai promising a 0-60 mph time of less than five seconds. For even more performance, the sporty Ioniq 6 N is rumored to be in development.
The Ioniq 6's platform is Hyundai Motor Group's flexible E-GMP design, also used in the Hyundai Ioniq 5 crossover. The platform features an 800-volt electrical system that supports fast DC fast charging, using a 350kw charger and capable of charging 10-80% in just 18 minutes when the battery is at ideal temperature. In cold weather, a heater warms the battery to the ideal temperature. When charging time is short, 65 miles can be added in just 5 minutes.
Using a Level 2 charger at home, a full charge takes 7 hours and 10 minutes The E-GMP platform also supports two-way charging, which Hyundai calls Vehicle-to-Load charging. This means that owners can use the Ioniq 6's battery to power and charge electric devices, including another EV.
The Ioniq 6 is approximately 191 inches long, which puts it in the realm of mid-size sedans. Its skateboard-style platform also means it will likely boast more space than a comparable gas-powered sedan. The drag coefficient is 0.22, compared to the 0.21 cd of the version we tested in October in Hyundai's home country of Korea. The difference is due to the fact that the U.S.-spec model is equipped with conventional side mirrors instead of the camera-based system offered in other countries.
Inside, the dashboard is pushed forward more than in other cars, making the entire front floor feel open and airy. Twin 12.3-inch displays stand upright in front of the driver and serve as the instrument cluster and infotainment hub.
Buyers of the Ioniq 6 can choose from seven exterior colors and three interior colors. They can also choose wheel sizes from 18 to 20 inches.
