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HyundaiIoniq 6 (2022-)

Available new
Large
Electric

£45,152Typical price

Test score

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The Hyundai Ioniq 6, launched in 2022, is a large, full-electric saloon car with bold, coupé-style looks. With the promise of impressive driving range, it's an intriguing addition to a burgeoning EV marketplace. Does it have what it takes to stand out against rivals like the BMW i4 and Tesla Model 3? Find out in our full Hyundai Ioniq 6 (2022-) review.

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Comfort and practicality
Brand reliability 0-4 years

Feb 2024Last checked by Which?
Aug 2023First reviewed by Which?
Oct 2022Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

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19 Oct 2023

Ease of driving

Overall
Visibility
Smoothness of power delivery
Driving stability
Cabin layout

How we test ease of driving

To find out how easy a car is to drive, we assess cars across a number of areas from visibility and handling to the layout of the cabin and how smoothly the engine delivers its power.

Performance

Overall
In-gear acceleration
Brakes
Electric car range

How we test performance

We test braking distances and whether the effectivess of the brakes fade with repeat use. Performanc is based on in-gear acceleration.

Comfort and practicality

Overall
Entry and exit
Seat comfort
Ride quality
Quietness
Seat space
Boot space (large cars, SUVs and MPVs)

How we test comfort and practicality

Comfort and practicality includes how easy it is, or not, to get in and out of the car and the maximum height of occupants. We also measure road, wind and engine noise and assess how well the car deals with bumps from large potholes to jittery surfaces like cobble stones.

Euro NCAP

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Any car that receives a rating of three stars or less from Euro NCAP is made a Don't Buy. If a car has been available for more than four years and has not been tested by Euro NCAP, it cannot be a Best Buy.

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Brand reliability 0-4 years

Overall
Electric car reliability
Full hybrid reliability
Plug-in hybrid reliability
Petrol reliability

How we test brand reliability 0-4 years

Our reliability ratings are based on the feedback from tens of thousands of UK motorists, as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years.

Brand reliability 5-9 years

Overall
Diesel reliability

Brand reliability 10-15 years

Overall
Petrol reliability
Diesel reliability

General
Class	Large
Luxury	No
Convertible	No
Availability	Available new
New price	£45,152 - £53,064
Fuel type	Electric
Tested fuel efficiency	3.4 to 4.02mi/kWh
Length	4,855mm
Width (excluding wing mirrors)	1,880mm
Width (including wing mirrors)	2,080 to 2,150mm
Height	1,495mm
Driver max height
Second row passenger max height
Boot space with seats up
Boot space with seats down
Number of seats	5
Folding rear seats	Yes
Isofix attachments	Yes
Turning circle	12.5 m
On sale date	26 October 2022
Lowest pence per mile cost	£5.97

Latest tested engine
Engine name	(77.4kWh) UNIQ-Paket 4WD
Fuel type	Electric
Battery capacity
Energy required for full charge
Charging losses
Transmission	Single-speed automatic
Driven wheels	Four-wheel-drive (4WD)
Tested fuel efficiency (mi/kWh)
Cost per mile	7.06p per mile
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	0
Well-to-wheel (WTW) CO2 (g/km)	91
Tested electric range (miles)
Official Euro emission level	Electric - N/A
Braked tow load (KG)	1500kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	750kg
Engine test date	13 December 2023
Test programme	2017

Engine two
Engine name	(77.4kWh) UNIQ-Paket 2WD
Fuel	Electric
Battery capacity
Energy required for full charge
Charging losses
Transmission	Single-speed automatic
Driven wheels	Rear-wheel-drive (RWD)
Tested fuel efficiency (mi/kWh)
Cost per mile	5.97p per mile
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	0
Well-to-wheel (WTW) CO2 (g/km)	77
Tested electric range (miles)
Official Euro emission level	Electric - N/A
Braked tow load (KG)	1500kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	750kg
Engine test date	22 May 2023
Car test programme	2017

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