Hyundai IONIQ 6 delivers a new electric mobility experience

• Hyundai Motor is launching IONIQ 6, the second model of the company’s IONIQ line-up brand dedicated to battery electric vehicles and the second model to feature Hyundai Motor Group’s Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP)
• IONIQ 6 will offer a bridge to the future of electric mobility that is both environmentally conscious and human-centric
• IONIQ 6’s unique streamliner design typology symbolises ‘Emotional Efficiency’
• IONIQ 6 has Hyundai’s lowest drag coefficient of 0.21. This delivers a clear advantage of being energy efficient and allows for an increased driving range of up to 614 km (WLTP combined)
• Inside, a practical personal space called a ‘Mindful Cocoon’ will raise the bar of comfort and usability thanks to advanced features and innovative stylistic solutions
• IONIQ 6’s unmistakable, unique styling is underscored by the overall design theme of ‘Ethical Uniqueness’

All-new Hyundai IONIQ 6

Hyundai Motor Company recently launched IONIQ 6, the second model in its IONIQ line-up brand dedicated to battery electric vehicles (BEVs). The Electrified Streamliner is aerodynamically sculpted and makes innovative use of sustainable materials to reflect the values of today’s EV customers. IONIQ 6 is also equipped with an array of advanced technologies, personalised space and features while offering an extended range to redefine the boundaries of electric mobility.

IONIQ 6 delivers an all-electric range of up to 614 km per charge, according to the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) standard. Additionally, it offers ultra-fast, 400-volt/800-volt multi-charging, which is made possible by Hyundai Motor Group’s Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). It also has what may be Hyundai’s most aerodynamic styling to date and an array of empowering features, such as Dual Colour Ambient Lighting, Speed Sync Lighting, EV Performance Tune-up, and Electric Active Sound Design (e-ASD), enhancing the electric mobility experience.

Exterior design

Inspired by Hyundai’s Prophecy EV Concept, IONIQ 6 is characterised by clean, simple lines and a pure aerodynamic form that Hyundai designers describe as ‘Emotional Efficiency’. Like the award-winning IONIQ 5 before it, IONIQ 6 implements the Hyundai Look design strategy that gives each model a unique appearance, like pieces of a chessboard. By taking a customer-centric direction, Hyundai designs its models with diverse lifestyles in mind rather than via a one-style-fits-all approach.

Hyundai maximised IONIQ 6’s all-electric driving range through extensive aerodynamic design and engineering work. The vehicle’s ultra-low drag coefficient of 0.21 is the lowest in the company’s line-up and one of the lowest in the industry.

Customers can choose from eleven visually exciting exterior colours, including three bold new hues for the digital age that are exclusive to IONIQ 6.

Interior design

IONIQ 6’s cocoon-shaped interior serves as both a comfortable hideaway and personal space, replete with practical features and sustainable materials to facilitate a mindful mobility experience and eco-friendly lifestyle.

Dual Colour Ambient Lighting provides overall illumination for IONIQ 6’s interior and enables a customised look and feel of the cabin. Users can choose from a spectrum of 64 colours and six pre-selected themes developed by colour experts to help drivers and passengers feel relaxed and comfortable. These are ‘Concentration’, which combines blue and green; ‘Healing Forest’, which is yellow and green; ‘Wonderful Day’, which is a combination of red and gold; ‘Mind Care’, which offers pink and violet; ‘Meditation’, which pairs royal blue with blue; and ‘Creative Moment’, which offers a turquoise and green colour combination.

Power electric systems

IONIQ 6 is available with a range of drive motors and battery packs to fit the needs of every customer, with no compromise on performance. Customers can select from two battery pack options. The long-range 77.4‑kWh battery can be mated with two electric motor layouts: either rear-wheel-drive (RWD) or all-wheel-drive (AWD). The top-of-the-line dual motor setup is an AWD option producing a combined power output of 239 kW and 605 Nm of torque. This power electric (PE) configuration can go from 0 km/h to 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds.

IONIQ 6 boasts an impressive energy consumption rate. The energy consumption of the 53-kWh standard battery with 18-inch tyres and RWD motor option is 13.9 kWh/100 km (WLTP combined). This makes IONIQ 6 one of the most energy-efficient vehicles in the market.

Ultra-fast 800V battery charging and Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

IONIQ 6’s E-GMP architecture can support both 400-volt and 800-volt charging infrastructures, with 800-volt charging as standard; it can accommodate 400-volt charging without the need for additional components or adapters. With a 350-kW charger, IONIQ 6 can charge from 10 per cent to 80 per cent in just 18 minutes and achieve a range of 351 km within a 15-minute charging session.

IONIQ 6 provides an innovative Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function that allows customers to charge and operate any electric devices, such as electric bicycles, scooters, or camping equipment, using the vehicle’s battery. The V2L function can supply up to 3.6 kW of power.

State-of-the-art technologies and connectivity

IONIQ 6 seamlessly integrates advanced technologies for an enhanced digital user experience. The touchscreen dashboard integrates a 12.3-inch full-touch infotainment display and a 12.3-inch digital cluster that houses advanced technologies for an enhanced digital user experience that can be customised to meet customers’ needs.

Hyundai is offering the latest version of its upgraded Bluelink® connected car services that deliver a range of new features and allows customers to control their car with their smartphone or voice to make their drive more convenient and enjoyable. This includes OTA Software Update, which enables IONIQ 6 users to receive future Bluelink® infotainment software and map updates automatically over the air.

IONIQ 6 also features Electric Vehicle Active Sound Design (e-ASD), a technology that makes EVs more exciting and people-friendly. The sound texture changes based on the vehicle’s driving status.

Safety and convenience

IONIQ 6 is equipped with the next level of Hyundai Smart Sense technology, the company’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, ensuring the highest levels of safety and convenience on the road.

Using a front view camera, Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA 2) helps to maintain a set distance and speed from the vehicle ahead when driving on a highway and helps to centre the vehicle in the lane while driving, even through a curve. It can also assist the driver when changing a lane. HDA 2 allows IONIQ 6 to reach Level 2 autonomous driving.

Other active safety systems include Smart Cruise Control (SCC), Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA), Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2.0 (FCA 2) (available from mid trim and above), Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA), Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA), Driver Attention Warning (DAW), Intelligent Front-lighting System (IFS), and more.

IONIQ 6’s personalised driving experience is further enhanced by the EV Performance Tune-up system, which allows the driver to freely adjust steering effort (sport, normal), power output (maximum, normal, minimum), accelerator pedal sensitivity (high, normal, low), and AWD driveline mode (AWD, AUTO AWD, 2WD). By selecting “My Drive Mode” drivers can create a variety of combinations with just a few button clicks to meet their individual needs.

IONIQ 6 recently achieved the maximum five-star safety rating in the Euro NCAP safety test, excelling in the ‘Adult Occupant’, ‘Child Occupant’, and ‘Safety Assist’ categories. It was also awarded ‘Best in Class’ of 2022 by Euro NCAP in the ‘Large Family Car’ category.

IONIQ 6 First Edition

Hyundai also launched a special IONIQ 6 First Edition in select European markets. Limited to 2,500 units, it takes the stylish appearance of Hyundai’s Electrified Streamliner to the next level with a range of exclusive exterior and interior design elements.

On the outside, IONIQ 6 First Edition’s 20-inch wheels feature an eye-catching matte black finish. Meanwhile, glossy black mouldings on the front, rear and side, as well as Black aluminium ‘H’ emblems on the front bumper and rear boot door, underline the model’s sleek look.

Inside, customers can enjoy a selection of design flourishes unique to IONIQ 6 First Edition, including a black interior with a black headliner. In addition, exclusive leather combination seats feature Grey Tartan fabric inspired by Hyundai’s Prophecy EV concept. The model is also equipped with dedicated First Edition ECONYL® floor mats with Grey Tartan highlights.

Optional Relaxation Comfort Seats in the first row, which are approximately 30 per cent thinner than those in other conventional models, promote leisure by simply adjusting the seat angle.

In line with IONIQ 6’s Ethical Uniqueness theme and inspired by today’s eco-conscious consumers, the designers applied sustainable materials to the exterior, including recycled pigment paint from end-of-life tyres to the cladding and bamboo charcoal pigment paint to the body.

IONIQ 6’s interior is also trimmed in sustainable materials and colours. Depending on the trim level, these include eco-process leather (seats), recycled PET fabric (seats), bio TPO skin (dashboard), bio PET fabric (headliner), bio paint derived from vegetable oils (doors), and recycled fishing net carpet – the latter is a first for the IONIQ line-up brand.

IONIQ: Hyundai’s EV-dedicated line-up brand

In 2020, Hyundai Motor Company launched its IONIQ line-up brand, which is dedicated to battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), opening a new chapter as a leader in the era of electrified mobility. With the IONIQ line-up brand, Hyundai offers customer-centric EV experiences centred on connected lifestyle solutions in line with its ‘Progress for Humanity’ company vision.

With the launch, Hyundai aimed to leverage its industry-leading development and manufacturing know-how in EVs through the introduction of three dedicated models. IONIQ 6 follows on from IONIQ 5, and IONIQ 7 will follow in 2024. The creation of IONIQ is in response to fast-growing market demand and accelerates Hyundai’s plan to lead the global EV market.

To fulfil IONIQ’s mission, Hyundai will combine its current EV capabilities – such as ultra-fast charging, spacious interiors, and battery-supplied power – with future innovations that combine design, technologies, and services to integrate in-car and out-of-car experiences for a seamless journey.

Rebirth of IONIQ

Hyundai first introduced the term IONIQ, which fuses ‘ion’ and ‘unique’, when it announced Project IONIQ in 2016, a long-term research and development project focused on eco-friendly mobility. Based on the project, Hyundai introduced a vehicle named IONIQ later that year. This was the world’s first and only model to offer a choice of three electrified powertrain options – hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric – within a single body type. Now, the name IONIQ represents Hyundai’s growing commitment to sustainability and innovation and will be instrumental in achieving the company’s clean mobility goals.

The IONIQ line-up brand was conceived to fuse life-changing mobility with environmental performance and has so far been a key factor in Hyundai in delivering electrified progress. IONIQ will continue to create a new balance in clean mobility synchronising eco-products within an eco-system of lifestyle solutions, bringing connected living to a new generation.

IONIQ 5 / IONIQ 6 / IONIQ 7

Hyundai is launching numerically named EVs under the new line-up brand, with the even numbers used for sedans and the odd numbers for SUVs.

IONIQ 5, a fully-electric midsize CUV, became the first model to be introduced under the IONIQ line-up brand in 2021. It is based on the concept EV ‘45’, which Hyundai unveiled at the International Motor Show (IAA) 2019 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany as a homage to its very first concept car.

The latest IONIQ model, IONIQ 6, is an Electrified Streamliner based on Hyundai’s concept EV ‘Prophecy’. It offers a bridge to the future of electric mobility that is both environmentally conscious and human-centric.

In 2024, Hyundai will introduce IONIQ 7, an all-electric large SUV based on its SEVEN concept.

Underlining Hyundai’s commitment to zero emission mobility

The launch of the IONIQ line-up brand dedicated to EV models reinforces the company’s commitment to clean mobility and reflects its ongoing transformation to a Smart Mobility Solutions Provider with zero-emission solutions.

Hyundai Motor Group’s E-GMP architecture

IONIQ 6 is the second Hyundai model based on Hyundai Motor Group’s dedicated battery electric vehicle (BEV) Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). E-GMP serves as the core technology for the company’s next-generation BEV line-up.

Designed exclusively for BEVs, E-GMP provides various advantages compared to platforms developed to accommodate internal combustion engines. As demonstrated by IONIQ 6, its benefits include increased development flexibility, powerful driving performance, increased driving range, strengthened safety features, and more interior space for occupants and luggage.

Modularisation and standardisation ensure highest development flexibility

E-GMP reduces complexity through modularisation and standardisation, allowing rapid and flexible development of products, which can be used across most vehicle segments, including sedans, SUVs, and CUVs. Moreover, flexible development can satisfy various customer needs for vehicle performance.

In the coming years, E-GMP will be highly effective in expanding the Group’s EV leadership position as it will enable the company to enlarge its BEV line-up over a relatively short period through modularisation and standardisation.

Designed for driving performance, safety, and maximised space

E-GMP is engineered to offer improved cornering performance and driving stability at high speed. This is due to optimal weight distribution between the front and rear, a design that enables a low centre of gravity thanks to its low-mounted battery pack, and the adoption of electric motors located in the space previously occupied by an engine.

The high-speed electric motor raises the driving performance of E-GMP vehicles like IONIQ 6. A five-link rear suspension system, which is typically used for mid- and large-sized vehicle segments, and the world’s first mass-produced integrated drive axle (IDA), which combines wheel bearings with the drive shaft to transmit power to the wheels, enhance ride comfort and handling stability.

The platform secures battery safety through a battery support structure made of ultra-high-strength steel. Hot-stamped steel components surround this structure for additional rigidity. Collision energy can be absorbed efficiently thanks to energy-absorbent sections of the body and chassis, effective energy load paths, and a central section of the battery pack tightly bound to the vehicle body.

Moreover, by strengthening the structure of the load support section, located in front of the dashboard, engineers have been able to minimise collision energy to the power electric system and battery. The A-pillar’s load distribution structure also prevents the deformation of the passenger cell.

IONIQ 6 exhibits how E-GMP maximises interior space through its long 2,950-mm wheelbase. With the battery pack mounted beneath the floor, E-GMP creates a flat floor for the cabin. This provides more legroom for passengers while enabling various arrangements for the front and rear seats.

The battery pack itself – mounted between the front and rear axles – is the most power-dense system that Hyundai Motor Group has ever created. This is partly thanks to its enhanced cooling performance, a result of a new separate cooling block structure which helps make it more compact. With energy density enhanced by around ten per cent compared to existing EV battery technology, the battery packs in models such as IONIQ 6 are lighter, can be mounted lower in the body, and liberate more cabin space.

Multi- (800V and 400V) and bi-directional charging system

Most existing EVs and the fast-charging infrastructure provide 50 ~ 150 kW charging for EVs equipped with a 400-volt system; however, the development of 800-volt infrastructure, with up to 350 kW charging, will gradually enable even more fast charging.

E-GMP offers ultra-high-speed 800-volt charging capability as standard and is also capable of mainstream 400-volt fast charging without the need for additional components or adapters. In fact, the patented multi-charging system that features in IONIQ 6 became a world-first technology when it debuted in IONIQ 5. Using the vehicle’s inverter, a 400-volt charge is converted into 800-volt so that it can be stored in the battery.

IONIQ 6 is capable of achieving an all-electric range of up to 614 km (WLTP combined) with a fully charged battery, thanks to E-GMP. Moreover, with a high-speed 350-kW charger, it can charge up to 80 per cent in just 18 minutes or achieve 351 kilometres of range in just 15 minutes.

Unlike previous BEVs, which were only capable of one-way charging, E-GMP’s charging system is more flexible. E-GMP’s newly developed Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) represents an upgrade from existing onboard chargers, which typically only allow electricity to flow in a single direction from an external power source.

The ICCU enables the Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function. V2L can discharge energy from the vehicle battery without additional components. This enables BEVs based on the E-GMP to operate other electric machinery (110-volt/220-volt) anywhere. The V2L function of IONIQ 6 can supply up to 3.6 kW of power, which is enough to operate a mid-sized air conditioner unit and a 55-inch television for up to 24 hours.

IONIQ 6 exterior design: EV meets Electrified Streamliner

Inspired by Hyundai’s Prophecy EV Concept, IONIQ 6 is characterised by clean, simple lines, and a pure aerodynamic form that Hyundai designers describe as ‘Emotional Efficiency’. Like the award-winning IONIQ 5 before it, IONIQ 6 implements the Hyundai Look design strategy that gives each model a unique appearance, like pieces of a chessboard. By taking a customer-centric direction, Hyundai designs its models with diverse lifestyles in mind rather than via a one-style-fits-all approach.

IONIQ 6’s Electrified Streamliner typology and mindful cocoon-like interior embody a silhouette for the new era of electric mobility, simultaneously satisfying customers’ aesthetic and functional needs. The model’s aerodynamically sculpted silhouette with simple yet sensuous curves offers a new typology for the EV mobility era.

Hyundai maximised IONIQ 6’s all-electric driving range through extensive aerodynamic design and engineering work. The vehicle’s ultra-low drag coefficient of 0.21 is the lowest in the company’s line-up and one of the lowest in the industry.

With an impressive overall length of 4,855 mm, IONIQ 6’s 1,880-mm width and 1,495-mm height – supported by a choice of 20-inch or 18-inch wheels – give it a distinctively sleek and stylish appearance.

Streamliner design for perfected aerodynamics

IONIQ 6’s streamlined appearance and various design elements, such as two active air flaps at the front, wheel air curtains, integrated rear spoiler, and wheel gap reducers, significantly enhanced the model’s aerodynamics performance, placing it among the sleekest vehicles worldwide. In particular, wheel gap reducers minimise the empty space between the front bumper and tyres to improve aerodynamic performance around the wheel wells. Applied for the first time in a Hyundai model, this makes it possible for the company’s Electrified Streamliner to enhance passengers’ riding comfort while simultaneously overcoming the aerodynamic challenges caused by its short front overhang.

Further aiding IONIQ 6’s enviable aerodynamic aptitude is its elliptical wing-inspired spoiler with winglet, slight boat-tail structure, and separation traps on both sides of the rear bumper. Even underneath the car, the endeavour to achieve better aerodynamics is evident in the full cover of the undercarriage, optimised deflectors and reduced wheel-arch gap.

Exterior colours

Customers can choose from eleven visually exciting exterior colours, including bold new hues for the digital age that are exclusive to IONIQ 6. Customers can also select two options with a matte finish: Gravity Gold Matte and Nocturne Grey Matte.

• Abyss Black Pearl
• Serenity White Pearl
• Curated Silver Metallic (exclusive)
• Gravity Gold Matte
• Nocturne Grey Metallic (exclusive)
• Nocturne Grey Matte (exclusive)
• Transmission Blue Pearl (exclusive)
• Biophilic Blue Pearl (exclusive)
• Byte Blue Metallic (exclusive)
• Ultimate Red Metallic
• Digital Green Pearl (exclusive)

Mindful interior design: an innovative personal space

practical features and sustainable materials to facilitate a mindful mobility experience and eco-friendly lifestyle.

IONIQ 6’s long 2,950-mm wheelbase enabled Hyundai’s designers to stretch the interior, front and rear, and create optimised legroom and spaciousness that lets passengers stay comfortable in the vehicle. The platform also allows for a completely flat floor, giving an expansive feeling.

The model’s user-centric interior architecture is exemplified by an ergonomically designed control unit that is centrally located to reduce distraction and spur safe, intuitive driving. The touchscreen dashboard integrates a 12.3-inch full-touch infotainment display and a 12.3-inch digital cluster. A bridge-type centre console provides convenient and generous in-car storage.

Dual Colour Ambient Lighting provides overall illumination for IONIQ 6’s interior and enables a customised look and feel of the cabin. Users can choose from a spectrum of 64 colours and six pre-selected themes developed by colour experts to help drivers and passengers feel relaxed and comfortable. These are ‘Concentration’, which combines blue and green; ‘Healing Forest’, which is yellow and green; ‘Wonderful Day’, which is a combination of red and gold; ‘Mind Care’, which offers pink and violet; ‘Meditation’, which pairs royal blue with blue; and ‘Creative Moment’, which offers a turquoise and green colour combination.

The Speed Sync Lighting mode adds emotion to the driving experience by changing the brightness of the interior lighting in the first row based on the vehicle’s speed. Meanwhile, the four-dot Interactive Pixel Lights on the steering wheel enable easy communication between the driver and vehicle, signifying the following statuses: ‘welcome’, ‘voice recognition’, ‘EV ready’, ‘reverse lights on’, ‘drive modes (ECO)’, and ‘battery status’.

Optional Relaxation Comfort Seats in the first row promote leisure by simply adjusting the seat angle. In addition, they are approximately 30 per cent thinner than those in other conventional models, providing more space for passengers.

The removal of buttons from the front doors provided more breathing room and more storage.

Transparent accents on the crash pad garnish, door map pocket, and console lower cover further accentuate the sense of spaciousness and uniqueness. Exclusive to Hyundai’s EVs, IONIQ 6’s Metallic Pedals look and feel very sporty while adding a futuristic touch.

The interior has two colour trim options: Dark Grey with Light Grey and Black Monotone.

Sustainable materials for modern lifestyles

IONIQ 6’s demonstration of environmental responsibility does not stop with electrification. In line with its ‘Ethical Uniqueness’ theme, it offers a bridge to the future of electric mobility that is technologically advanced, eco-friendly and plugged into today’s eco-conscious customers’ needs. Sustainability is at the centre of IONIQ’s vision, which can be found throughout IONIQ 6 in eco-friendly materials and colours.

Hyundai’s designers applied sustainable materials to the exterior, including recycled pigment paint from end-of-life tyres to the cladding and bamboo charcoal pigment paint to the body.

Many of IONIQ 6’s interior touchpoints – seats, dashboard, headliner, door trim, and floor – also use eco-friendly, sustainable materials. Depending on the trim level, these include eco-processed leather with plant-based extracts, recycled PET fabric, bio paint derived from vegetable oils, and recycled fishing net carpet – the latter is a first for the IONIQ line-up brand.

Hyundai’s partnership with marine conservation organisation Healthy Seas

In 2021, Hyundai Motor commenced a partnership with the ocean conservation organisation Healthy Seas to combat ocean pollution, nurture sustainable marine ecosystems, and support a circular economy. Furthermore, Hyundai shows its commitment to the circular economy by cooperating with Healthy Seas’ partner Aquafil and using ECONYL®, a regenerated yarn made from recycled fishing nets and other nylon waste, in its products, such as IONIQ 6’s floor mats.

As a company leading the way in clean and future mobility solutions, cleaning up and preventing marine pollution aligns with Hyundai’s global strategy. Hyundai’s main role in the partnership is supporting Healthy Seas with funding, so complex clean-up activities, such as beach and ocean clean-ups, can come to fruition. Through this collaboration with Healthy Seas, the company not only provides a cleaner environment for generations to come but is also shaping sustainable futures for the communities it works with.

V2L, ultra-fast charging, and charging networks

IONIQ 6’s impressive all-electric range performance is made possible by its ultra-low wind resistance, as well as Hyundai Motor Group’s dedicated architecture for EVs, E-GMP, which supports both 400-volt and 800-volt charging infrastructures.

E-GMP delivers optimal electric performance and provides 800-volt ultra-fast charging as standard with up to 351 kilometres of range in just 15 minutes, or ten to 80 per cent in about 18 minutes, according to the WLTP. The platform also supports 400-volt charging without the need for additional components or adapters.

V2L

IONIQ 6, like IONIQ 5 before it, provides an innovative Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function that allows customers to charge any electric device — ideal for powering necessities during a power outage, camping or outdoor projects. V2L is enabled using an available accessory adaptor and goes into the outside charging port. In addition to the outside power outlet, there is a second outlet underneath the back-row seat for charging laptops, phones, and other devices.

The V2L function can supply up to 3.6 kW of power, enabling IONIQ 6 to operate other electric machinery (110-volt/220-volt) anywhere. The V2L port is located under the second-row seats, and it can be activated when a vehicle is on. Another V2L port is located at the charging port on the vehicle exterior, accessible with a dedicated connector and adapter.

IONITY

Hyundai Motor Group is a shareholder in IONITY, a joint venture and Europe’s leading ultra-fast charging network. IONITY builds and operates a high-power charging network along Europe's highways, using state-of-the-art technology. As of today, IONITY operates more than 2,000 high-power charging (HPC) stations with a charging capacity of up to 350 kW for super-fast charging.

It is currently building, operating and growing its network of high-powered charging infrastructure along highways in 24 European countries, with the goal of having an IONITY station in place every 150 to 200 kilometres and almost 7,000 charging stations across Europe by 2025.

The IONITY charging network uses the European CCS (Combined Charging System) charging standard. EV drivers benefit from maximum charging speeds and a reliable network in 24 countries. IONITY sources 100-per cent renewable energy for both emission-free and carbon-neutral driving. This is an important step when it comes to making electric mobility a success in Europe.

Through its participation in this joint venture, Hyundai will drive the expansion of IONITY along Europe’s highways, promoting the further adoption of zero-emission mobility.

Charge myHyundai

IONIQ 6 customers can enjoy a free one-year subscription to the IONITY Premium package through Hyundai’s pan-European public charging service, Charge myHyundai, which offers access to more than 460,000 charging points in 30 countries across Europe, including AC and DC connectors.

Charge myHyundai customers can access the Digital Charging Solutions (DCS) network via a single radiofrequency identification (RFID) card or an app. Users have real-time price information of the charging points in the app and have full price transparency of the charging service.

Users can enjoy a streamlined one-payment solution via a single card or an app for additional peace of mind. Thanks to eRoaming, customers can charge their vehicles across Europe without the need for additional contracts with other providers, as payments are made via a single monthly invoice.

IONIQ 6 customers can easily find available charging stations using the model’s AVNT system.

Plug & Charge

IONIQ 6 is the first Hyundai model to offer Plug & Charge. When visiting a charging station, this feature enables users to plug in their vehicle and charge it without the need for an app or charging card, saving them time and hassle at the charging point.

To use Plug & Charge, users must enable the function in their Charge myHyundai account. As well as offering automated authentication, Plug & Charge also offers the convenience of automated billing (via Charge myHyundai) and a high level of security (encrypted communication based on ISO 15118-2).

Plug & Charge is a third-party service and can only be used at charge points that are Plug & Charge ready, such as those in the IONITY network. The service is expected to be ready and available for IONIQ 6 from Q2 2023.

Advanced connectivity provides the ultimate in-car experience

IONIQ 6 seamlessly integrates advanced technologies for an enhanced digital user experience. The touchscreen dashboard integrates a 12.3-inch full-touch infotainment display and a 12.3-inch digital cluster that houses advanced technologies for an enhanced digital user experience that can be customised to meet customers’ needs.

IONIQ 6 is the first Hyundai model capable of being fully updated via Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates. This technology allows upgrading the vehicle’s controllers for electric devices, autonomous driving, battery, and more, to provide a safer and more convenient driving experience. Drivers can also update maps and Bluelink® infotainment software with the OTA function. OTA software updates also provide a time-saving benefit for IONIQ 6 customers, as they can download the latest enhancements at the push of a button, without the need to visit their local dealership. Hyundai will deliver two OTA infotainment and map software updates per year. OTA vehicle software updates will be available on a more regular basis and not limited to two updates per year.

IONIQ 6 can also be equipped with a premium Bose Premium Sound System. Its eight speakers, including a subwoofer, are strategically placed throughout the vehicle for a high-quality listening experience.

Available audio and connectivity equipment:

• Control unit Over-the-Air (OTA) updates:
  
  
  • Map & infotainment software updates
  • Vehicle software updates
     
• Integrated 12.3-inch AVNT screen
• 12.3-inch digital cluster
• Bose Premium Sound System with eight speakers including a subwoofer (optional)
• Online Voice recognition
• Wireless phone charging
• Four type-C USB ports and one type-A USB port
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Bluelink® connected car services include:
  
  
  • Online Navigation (Connected Routing)
  • EV route planning
  • A cloud-based user profile
  • State-of-the-art remote services, including Remote Charging

Hyundai Bluelink® Connected Car Services

With IONIQ 6, Hyundai is offering the latest version of its upgraded Bluelink® Connected Car services that deliver a range of features and allow customers to control their car with their smartphone or voice to make their drive more convenient and enjoyable. These services also help users search and plan the best route to a destination, including charging stations along the way.

IONIQ 6’s cloud-based Connected Routing feature calculates driving routes on a powerful server inside the Bluelink® cloud environment. This ensures more accurate traffic forecasting, more precise times of arrival, and more reliable route calculation. Meanwhile, EV charging stations appear on the map, showing availability and estimated charging times. By clicking on the station icon on the map, users can see whether AC, DC, or ultra-fast charging, such as IONITY, is available.

The Bluelink® app displays the vehicle’s range, battery state, and charging times when plugged into public or private charging points. Customers can access an advanced battery management system to select charging times that best fit their schedule or their budget by making the most of off-peak electricity rates.

IONIQ 6 drivers can start and stop charging with the push of a button on their smartphone app. During colder months, Remote Climate Control allows users to schedule pre-heating of IONIQ 6 while it is connected to an external power source. Not only does this ensure comfort for occupants during the drive, but it also saves battery power that would otherwise be needed to heat the vehicle on the road.

IONIQ 6’s Online Voice Recognition system accepts simple voice commands to conveniently control cabin A/C, radio, hatch opening/closing, heated steering wheel, heated/cooled seats, and other functions. The system can also assist with various points of interest (POI) and weather status updates.

Bluelink® and LIVE Services features:

• OTA Software Update: enables IONIQ 6 users to receive future infotainment software and map updates, as well as vehicle software updates, automatically over the air
• Connected Routing: cloud-based navigation system that offers even more precise routes for daily driving
• Last Mile Navigation: after their car was parked, customers can continue the journey to their final destination on their smartphone for a range of between 200 metres and two kilometres via either Augmented Reality guidance or Google Maps
• User Profile: stores users’ infotainment preferences, such as language, Bluetooth, and navigation settings, in the cloud. The User Profile can then be transferred to other Hyundai models
• Remote Profile Management: stores selected vehicle settings in the Bluelink® cloud, with the ability to remotely update and push back to the vehicle, personalised to driver preferences, such as individual driver settings for seating position
• Live Parking Services: now includes on-street parking price information in addition to the availability of nearby parking space
• Calendar integration: drivers can sync their Google or Apple calendar with the car’s infotainment system and navigate directly to appointments
• Remote services: drivers can lock/unlock their car and view vehicle status using the Bluelink® app
• Remote Climate Control: allows users to schedule pre-conditioning while the car is connected to an external power source
• Online voice recognition: powerful online (cloud-based) voice recognition that can control vehicle functions such as heating and cooling
• Find My Car: drivers can locate their vehicle easily if they forgot where they parked
• Send to car (POI): search for local points of interest and send results to the car’s satellite navigation

Security:

• Vehicle alarm and status notifications: informs customers if the vehicle is left with doors unlocked or windows open
• Maintenance: diagnostics and vehicle report (e.g., tyre pressure and airbags), driving information

IONIQ 6 is also equipped with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionalities. This allows customers to mirror the functionality of their iOS and Android smartphones in a simplified and convenient manner. Bluetooth multi-connection support is available, so two devices can be paired at the same time – one for phone calls and one for music streaming.

Safety and convenience

IONIQ 6 is equipped with a range of safety technologies and the next level of Hyundai Smart Sense, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, ensuring safety and convenience on the road.

For the first time in a European Hyundai model, IONIQ 6 features a state-of-the-art Intelligent Front-lighting System (IFS) with Matrix Beam LED headlights, which change depending on the road situation. IFS features an automatic high/low beam function, which partially turns off the high beam lights that disrupt other drivers when a car is detected in front or on the opposite side of the road.

IONIQ 6 is also equipped with Digital Side Mirrors (DSM). These replace traditional door mirrors with cameras and OLED monitors for better visibility and improved safety.

Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA 2) helps to maintain a set distance and speed from the vehicle ahead when driving on a highway and helps to centre the vehicle in the lane while driving, even though a curve. In case the vehicle on the side is driving very close, it assists to adjust the vehicle’s path to avoid danger. When driving above a certain speed, the driver can hold the steering wheel and use the turn signal switch. The car will automatically change lanes in the indicated direction.

Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC) helps to maintain distance from the vehicle ahead and drive at a speed set by the driver by reflecting the learned driving style of the driver. When SCC is inactive, the function learns the driver's driving style. When SCC is activated, the function stops learning and drives automatically by mimicking the learned driving style.

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) helps to avoid collisions with objects in front of the vehicle while driving. If a preceding vehicle suddenly slows, or if a forward-collision risk is detected, such as a stopped vehicle, a cyclist, or a pedestrian, it provides a warning. After the warning, if the risk of collision remains, it will assist with emergency braking. While driving, if there is a risk of collision with a cyclist ahead, or with an oncoming vehicle while turning at an intersection, it will help assist with emergency braking.

IONIQ 6’s FCA 2 (available from mid trim and above) is equipped with enhanced functions of Junction Turning, Junction Crossing, Lane-Changing Oncoming, and Lane-Changing Side along with Evasive Steering Assist. While driving through an intersection if there is a risk of collision with oncoming vehicles from the left or right, it automatically assists with emergency braking. When changing lanes while driving, if there is a risk of collision with an oncoming vehicle in the next lane or a preceding vehicle in the next lane, it automatically assists with avoidance steering if there is no risk of a secondary collision. And while driving, if there is a risk of collision with a pedestrian, partially in the vehicle’s intended path, it automatically assists with avoidance steering if there is enough space in the current lane.

Other semi-autonomous driving features include Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA), which adjusts vehicle speed to match the speed limit, and the automatic function of Intelligent Front-lighting System (IFS), which partially turns off the high beam lights that disrupt other drivers when a car is detected in front or on the opposite side of the road.

IONIQ 6 has several driver attention-related functions. Driver Attention Warning (DAW) analyses the driver’s attention while driving and warns when necessary. It provides a warning when signs of driver inattentiveness are detected and recommends a rest if needed. During a stop, the driver is alerted if the leading vehicle departs.

Several functions work in tandem to help avoid collisions in a variety of driving situations. Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) helps avoid collisions at the rear side of the vehicle when changing lanes. When operating the turn signal to change lanes, if there is a risk of collision detected with a rear-side vehicle, it will provide a warning. If exiting a parallel parking spot and there is a risk of collision detected with a rear-side vehicle, it will assist with emergency braking.

Another function, Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM), displays a video of the blind-spot view for a safe lane change. When operating the turn signal switch, it displays a video of the blind-spot view for the direction indicated.

IONIQ 6 also assures the safety of backseat passengers with Safe Exit Warning (SEW), which provides a warning when a vehicle is approaching from the rear side while getting out of the vehicle. When the occupant opens the door to exit the vehicle after a stop, if an approaching vehicle from the rear side is detected, it provides a warning.

A variety of features make parking in a variety of circumstances easier than before. Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 (RSPA 2) offers remote parking and helps drivers remotely exit a parking spot from outside the vehicle. This feature works for parallel, perpendicular, and even diagonal parking.

Surround View Monitor (SVM) displays video of the situation around the vehicle for safe parking. Forward/Side/Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA) helps avoid collisions with pedestrians and objects around the vehicle while parking or exiting. If there is a risk of collision with pedestrians or objects while parking and exiting, it provides a warning. After the warning, if the risk of collision increases, it automatically assists with emergency braking.

Similarly, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) helps avoid collisions with oncoming vehicles on the left or right side of the vehicle while reversing. If there is a risk of collision with an oncoming vehicle on the left or right side while reversing, it provides a warning. After the warning, if the risk of collision increases, it automatically assists with emergency braking.

Hyundai Smart Sense safety features

• Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA 2) with Lane Changing Assist function
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) / Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2.0 (FCA 2) (available from mid trim and above) – Sensor Fusion+, with:
  
  
  • Car / Pedestrian / Cyclist detection
  • Junction Turning
  • Junction Crossing
  • Lane-Change Oncoming
  • Lane-Change Side with Evasive Steering Assist
     
• Blind-Spot Collision-avoidance Assist (BCA)
• Rear Cross-traffic Collision Warning (RCCW)
• Rear Cross-traffic Collision-avoidance Assist (RCCA)
• Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC)
• Lane Following Assist (LFA)
• Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
• Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
• Intelligent Front-lighting System (IFS)
• Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM)
• Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
• Safe Exit Assist (SEA) / Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
• Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
• Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 (RSPA 2)
• Surround View Monitor (SVM)
• Reverse Parking Collision-avoidance Assist (PCA-R)
• Multi Collision Braking (MCB)
• Hill Assist Control (HAC)

For passengers’ protection, E-GMP has an ultra-strong structure that disperses collision shock away from IONIQ 6’s cabin and prevents it from deforming. IONIQ 6 is also equipped with additional safety features, including seven airbags, a driver seat centre-side airbag for additional passive safety, and eCall.

Additional safety features:

• Seven airbags including a driver seat’s centre-side airbag
• eCall
• IONIQ 6 recently achieved the maximum five-star safety rating in the Euro NCAP safety test, excelling in the ‘Adult Occupant’, ‘Child Occupant’, and ‘Safety Assist’ categories. It was also awarded ‘Best in Class’ of 2022 by Euro NCAP in the ‘Large Family Car’ category

Convenience

IONIQ 6 is also outfitted with a number of convenience features to enhance the driving experience.

The EV Performance Tune-up system allows the driver to freely adjust steering effort (sport, normal), power output (maximum, normal, minimum), accelerator pedal sensitivity (high, normal, low) and AWD driveline mode (AWD, AUTO AWD, 2WD). By selecting “My Drive Mode” drivers can create a variety of combinations with just a few button clicks to meet their individual needs.

IONIQ 6 features Electric Vehicle Active Sound Design (e-ASD), a technology that makes EVs more exciting and people-friendly. This consists of one sound and four levels of intensity. The sound texture changes based on the vehicle’s driving status.

Column type Shift-by-Wire consists of a rotary-type shifter, which operates in a quick, intuitive, precise, and safe way for an enhanced driving experience. Meanwhile, Regenerative Paddle Shifters (with i-Pedal) allow the driver to actively control the amount of regenerative energy.

Convenience features:

• IONIQ 6 provides 401 litres of cargo space
• The ‘frunk’ (a front trunk) offers up to 45 litres of additional storage space for the RWD model, and 14.5 litres for the AWD model
• Head-up Display (HUD)
• E-Active Sound Design (e-ASD)
• Shift-by-Wire
• Regenerative Paddle Shifters (with i-Pedal)

Performance: from performance to long-range, a powertrain for every type of customer

IONIQ 6 is available with a range of power electric (PE) configurations to fit the mobility needs of every customer, with no compromises on performance. The long-range 77.4-kWh battery can be mated with two electric motor layouts: either rear-wheel-drive (RWD) or all-wheel-drive (AWD). The top-of-the-line dual motor setup is an AWD option producing a combined power output of 239 kW and 605 Nm of torque. This PE configuration can go from 0 km/h to 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds.

When equipped with RWD and the 77.4-kWh battery, IONIQ 6 produces a power output of 168 kW and 350 Nm of torque and can travel from 0-100 km/h in 7.4 seconds.

The 53-kWh battery option is available with RWD. It produces a combined power output of 111 kW and 350 Nm of torque and accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 8.8 seconds.

IONIQ 6 boasts an impressive energy consumption rate. The energy consumption of the 53-kWh standard battery option is 13.9 kWh/100 km (WLTP combined). This makes IONIQ 6 one of the most energy-efficient vehicles in the market.

IONIQ 6’s maximum driving range on a single charge is 614 km (WLTP combined).

Technical specifications

Ride & handling: sleekest silhouette for the smoothest driving

Hyundai Motor maximised IONIQ 6’s all-electric driving range through extensive aerodynamic design and engineering work. The vehicle’s drag coefficient of 0.21 is the lowest in the company’s vehicle line-up and one of the lowest in the industry.

The model’s streamlined appearance and various design elements, such as an active air flap, wheel air curtains, integrated rear spoiler, and wheel gap reducers, significantly enhanced IONIQ 6’s aerodynamics performance, placing it among the sleekest vehicles worldwide. In particular, wheel gap reducers minimise the empty space between the front bumper and tyres to improve aerodynamic performance around the wheel wells. This Hyundai invention made it possible to provide a longer wheelbase for passengers’ riding comfort while simultaneously overcoming the aerodynamic challenges caused by its short front overhang.

Further accentuating IONIQ 6’s driving dynamics characteristics is a state-of-the-art damper setup that combines a sporty drive with a high level of comfort.

The new technology integrates the usual damper and suspension components but also adds another feature to adjust the amount of pressure on the rebound disc stack in the damper. The rebound damping force can now be amended dynamically based on the input frequency provided by the unevenness of the road.

This innovation delivers a solid and sporty ride at lower frequency inputs and a smooth and comfortable drive at higher frequencies. The technology particularly comes into action when riding on dynamic winding roads and, at the other end of the driving spectrum, when driving on uneven surfaces, such as cobblestones.

Full technical specifications can be found in the technical data.

Disclaimer: CO2 and emissions data for IONIQ 6

• Electricity consumption combined for the Hyundai IONIQ 6 53 kWh with 2WD in kWh/100 km: 13.9; CO2 emissions combined in g/km: 0 (WLTP)
• Electricity consumption combined for the Hyundai IONIQ 6 77.4 kWh (18” alloy rims) with 2WD in kWh/100 km: 14.3; CO2 emissions combined in g/km: 0 (WLTP)
• Electricity consumption combined for the Hyundai IONIQ 6 77.4 kWh (20” alloy rims) with 2WD in kWh/100 km: 16.0; CO2 emissions combined in g/km: 0 (WLTP)
• Electricity consumption combined for the Hyundai IONIQ 6 77.4 kWh (18” alloy rims) with 4WD in kWh/100 km: 15.1; CO2 emissions combined in g/km: 0 (WLTP)
• Electricity consumption combined for the Hyundai IONIQ 6 77.4 kWh (20” alloy rims) with 4WD in kWh/100 km: 16.9; CO2 emissions combined in g/km: 0 (WLTP)