The Prophecy idea has change into actual.
On Tuesday, the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 electrical sedan was unveiled with a glossy design, fast-charging electrical structure, and as much as 320 hp.
That is simply the second act in Hyundai’s Ioniq battery electrical future.
2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6
The prophecy: From idea to actuality
Whereas what underpins the Ioniq 6 is necessary, its design is a present stopper. The quick roofline, curved entrance finish, and duckbill spoiler mix parts of the the Porsche Taycan and first-generation Mercedes-Benz CLS. The design screams, “Have a look at me, I am attractive!” The Prophecy idea’s pixel-style lighting parts translate into manufacturing parts that are not fairly as futuristic, however are nonetheless very enticing. Even the idea’s rear vertical parts within the decrease bumper cross by way of to manufacturing. Base automobiles will trip on 18-inch wheels whereas 20-inchers will likely be out there.
That slippery design has a drag coefficient of 0.21, which is similar because the Tesla Mannequin 3. Hyundai’s applied a low entrance finish, energetic air shutters within the entrance finish, and diminished the wheel gaps all within the title of being aerodynamic. With a wheelbase of 116.1 inches, the Ioniq 6 slides in between the longer 118.1-inch Kia EV6 and shorter 114.1-inch wheelbase of the Ioniq 5.
2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6
Inside, the idea’s joy-stick controls are gone. The longer term is right here, but it surely’s not that futuristic. The 2-spoke steering wheel and the dashboard’s twin 12.0-inch screens lined by a single pane of glass appear to be lifted from the Ioniq 5.
2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6
Quick charging
The design screams, “horny,” however the Ioniq 6’s underpinnings are Hyundai’s secret sauce. The Ioniq 6 will trip on the automaker’s E-GMP devoted EV skateboard-style platform. It is stiff, lending to terrific driving dynamics for future N fashions. However extra importantly, it is environment friendly and might recharge rapidly. Based mostly on an 800-volt structure, the Ioniq 6 ought to be capable to cost from 10% to 80% in simply 18 minutes, in response to Hyundai.
As with the Ioniq 5, the 6 ought to function bi-directional charging that may provide energy to a home or whereas tenting. Energy connectors will allow quite a lot of makes use of when tapping the large battery make sense.
The identical 58- or 77.4-kwh lithium-ion battery pack choices discovered within the Ioniq 5 will doubtless be within the Ioniq 6. Rear-wheel drive fashions ought to have 225 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque whereas dual-motor all-wheel drive fashions with the bigger pack ought to have 320 hp and 446 lb-ft. Fashions geared up with rear-wheel drive and the bigger battery ought to carry EPA vary scores of over 300 miles, however official scores will not come till nearer to launch.
2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6
The ready recreation
The Ioniq 6 will not be launching within the U.S. till early in 2023. Pricing is unknown, however the Ioniq 5 begins at $41,245, together with vacation spot. Anticipate the Ioniq 6 to price extra, however intention to undercut the Tesla Mannequin 3’s worth of $48,440.
On deck is the three-row Hyundai Seven crossover SUV, which was previewed in November.