Hyundai has been noticed testing a prototype for a compact electrical sedan to be known as the Ioniq 6.

Whereas it might seem like a contemporary interpretation of the Dodge Neon below the heavy camouflage gear, the ultimate design is predicted to resemble the beautiful Hyundai Prophecy idea unveiled final yr.

A number of the extra uncommon options of the Prophecy idea, similar to its joystick steering, will not make it to manufacturing. However among the idea’s styling options, similar to pixel-style lights and propeller-inspired wheels for decreasing air resistance, could be seen on the prototype.

The Ioniq 6 is confirmed for launch in 2022, which means we must always see it arrive as a 2023 mannequin. It is going to characteristic Hyundai Motor Group’s E-GMP modular EV platform that debuted within the Ioniq 5 and can be shared with the associated Kia EV6 and Genesis GV60. The platform may also underpin a big crossover Hyundai will launch in 2024, seemingly because the Ioniq 7.

The platform helps a 0-60 mph time of lower than 3.5 seconds, high velocity of 161 mph, and vary approaching 300 miles. These figures could possibly be reserved for an Ioniq 6 N efficiency range-topper, a mannequin Hyundai has teased previously. Hyundai is already engaged on an Ioniq 5 N, and there is already the Kia EV6 GT with 576 hp on faucet.

The E-GMP platform additionally options an 800-volt electrical system, which makes charging at excessive kilowatt rankings attainable—we’re speaking an 80% cost in 18 minutes. One other characteristic is bi-directional charging, which permits E-GMP automobiles to energy gadgets and houses and even cost different EVs.

Hyundai hasn’t confirmed the Ioniq 6 for the U.S. however there is a good likelihood we see it right here. It could even be constructed right here, as Hyundai in Could introduced plans to take a position $7.4 billion in its U.S. operations by way of 2025, with the majority of this to be spent on including EV manufacturing.

The Ioniq 6 will instantly rival the Tesla Mannequin 3, and to a lesser extent the extra premium BMW i4 and Polestar 2.

Keep tuned for extra particulars on the Ioniq 6 as improvement continues.