Hyundai’s upcoming basic electric vehicle appears poised to offer more range than the Ioniq 5. The Korean Car Blog has obtained some specifications for the Hyundai Ioniq 6, expected to be unveiled in June 2022 before commencing production in July.
Reportedly, it will deliver up to 230 kW of power and 515 km of range, utilizing a 77.4 kWh lithium-ion battery.
It’s unclear on which testing cycle this range figure is based, or how powerful the lesser Ioniq 6 models will be.
In contrast, the Ioniq 5 offers 160 kW of power, 350 Nm of torque, and 451 km of WLTP range with single-motor rear-wheel drive, and 225 kW, 605 Nm, and 430 km of range with dual-motor all-wheel drive. Both variants use a 72.6 kWh battery.
The Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 share Hyundai’s dedicated Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), which will also be utilized by the full-size Ioniq 7 crossover set to launch in 2024.
The lower and sleeker body of the Ioniq 6 may enhance aerodynamics compared to the more upright Ioniq 5, thus improving efficiency. The well-formed sedan styling is strongly inspired by the Prophecy concept.
Reportedly measuring 4855 mm in length, 1495 mm in height, 1880 mm in width, and with a wheelbase of 2950 mm, it is 45 mm shorter, 50 mm lower, and 20 mm wider than a Sonata N Line with a 110 mm longer wheelbase. It’s said to offer interior space comparable to the larger, non-available-here Grandeur.
The Prophecy concept won’t be as prophetic as the Hyundai 45 concept was for the Ioniq 5 production. Last year, it was reported that the Ioniq 6 launch would be delayed by about three months to make it longer both in range and dimensions. External changes reportedly included redesigned front and rear bumpers, increasing the overall length by 20 mm.
The latest change also seems to have seen the taillights move higher on the rear fascia. Recent spy photos, however, show that the Ioniq 6 appears to have switched to slim horizontal taillights in a still-sloping rear, with hints of the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe.
The Korea Economic Daily also reported that the Ioniq 6 will come with an “illuminating grille,” an automotive first that will allow drivers to use the grille as an LED lighting device. Developed by Hyundai Mobis, the grille can change color to indicate charging, emergency scenarios, or autonomous driving mode, among other scenarios.
Hyundai has committed to reducing its 2019 carbon emissions levels by 75% by 2040, with the goal of zero carbon emissions by 2045. By 2030, Hyundai aims for 30% of its global vehicle sales to be zero-emission vehicles, and by 2040, it targets 80% of total sales to be zero-emission vehicles.
