Hyundai Ioniq 6 (EV SERIES)

Hyundai's Ioniq 6 most effective EV, with a range of up to 614 kilometers on a single charge.



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The Hyundai Kona Electric and the Hyundai Ioniq 5 are two intriguing electric automobiles that Hyundai Sime Darby Motors introduced last year. The Hyundai Ioniq 6, the more streamlined and sportier-looking sibling of the Ioniq 5, has been teased by the official distributor for Hyundai vehicles as one of the models that would soon arrive in Malaysia. Internal combustion engine SUVs make up the other three upcoming models. This features the Hyundai Santa Fe and Palisade facelifts as well as the Hyundai Creta small SUV.

In contrast to the Ioniq 5, a crossover SUV with a boxy form, the Ioniq 6 has a streamlined exterior intended to increase its aerodynamic efficiency. It has a rear end that is reminiscent of a Porsche coupe with four doors. The daytime running lights, rear lamps, and the sizable third brake light on the spoiler all use pixel design features as part of the new Ioniq family. 

The Ioniq 6 is constructed on Hyundai/e-GMP Kia's platform, which offers plenty of room as it is an EV-specific platform. It utilizes an 800V electrical architecture, just like the Ioniq 5 and EV6, and can charge from 10-80% in just 18 minutes when connected to a 350kW DC fast charger. Similar to the Kia EV6 GT-Line, the top-of-the-line AWD variant with two motors can produce 320 horsepower and 605 pound-feet of torque. It has a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 5.1 seconds and a 185 km/h top speed. 

     



On the inside, it has a dashboard similar to the Ioniq 5's. The Ioniq 6 sports a two-spoke steering wheel, two big screens on the driver's side, and a revolving stalk for the gear selection behind the wheel. The two enormous screens' black bezels are the main change, and there is now a sizable, immovable console in the middle that has two cup holders, a wireless charging pad, and controls for the power windows. Under the center console, there is still plenty of room for a handbag and other personal items.

One of the most effective EVs currently on the market, the Ioniq 6 has a rated energy consumption of 13.9 kWh per 100 km for its base 2WD model with a 53 kWh battery. The 2WD model with 18" wheels and a 77.4kWh battery offers a remarkable driving range of up to 614km on the WLTP cycle on a single charge. It is important to note that the top AWD model, which features 20-inch wheels and a 77.4kWh battery, has a stated maximum range of 519 kilometers. Compared to the identical Kia EV6 vehicle, that is an additional 13 km.



Its advanced aerodynamic design, which boasts an outstanding drag coefficient of just 0.21, is what allows for the increased efficiency. The Mercedes-Benz EQS continues to be the most amazing vehicle with a drag coefficient of 0.20, while the Ioniq 5 has a value of 0.288. According to the US market, the SE Standard Range, which starts at $41,600 (about RM184,475) and is equipped with the 53kWh battery pack and rear electric motor combination, is the most inexpensive side for the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV.

The SE Long Range version still uses a rear electric motor-only setup, but costs $45,500 more due to the larger 74kWh battery unit. (Around RM201,805). The dual-motor versions of the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV start at $49,000 for those who desire an electric vehicle with more power. (Around RM217,339). When the same battery pack is connected to the single back electric motor unit, the range is slightly longer at up to 580km when paired to the 74kWh battery pack. (EPA-rated). 

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