With a WLTP-rated range of 614 km (about 382 miles 1 ), IONIQ 6 to be among the
most energy-efficient mainstream EVs available today
Hyundai Motor Group’s E-GMP architecture and IONIQ 6’s ultra-low aerodynamic
drag coefficient of 0.21 contribute to its outstanding range performance
IONIQ 6 to go on sale in select markets in Europe later this year and in North
America in 2023
Hyundai Motor Company announced that its
IONIQ 6 electrified streamliner will deliver 614 km (about 382 miles) 2 of all-
electric range per charge, according to the Worldwide Harmonized Light
Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP).
IONIQ 6 customers will benefit from Hyundai Motor Group's commitment to
develop advanced battery technology that enables stress-free driving
performance and long range. With WLTP-rated energy consumption of 13.9
kWh/100 km 3 , IONIQ 6 will be one of the most energy-efficient electric
vehicles (EV) on the market when it goes on sale later this year in select
markets in Europe and next year in North America.
“From the start of IONIQ 6’s development, we set our sights on making it the
leading all-electric range EV,” said Jae Ho Huh, Head of Sub-Mid Project
Management Center at Hyundai Motor Company. “To become the global
leader in electric vehicles, we are committed to providing the best possible EV
performance and ownership experience.”
IONIQ 6’s superb all-electric range performance is made possible in large
part by Hyundai Motor Group’s dedicated architecture for EVs, Electric Global
Modular Platform (E-GMP), and the electrified streamliner’s ultra-low wind
resistance. E-GMP delivers optimal electric performance and provides 800V
ultra-fast charging from 10 to 80 percent in just 18 minutes and supports
400V charging without the need for additional components or adapters.
Having a platform specifically for EVs also means Hyundai Motor is better
able to design vehicles to best meet passengers’ needs. With E-GMP, IONIQ
6 can be a workstation or a portable power bank on wheels, creating new
usage scenarios to fit customers’ diverse, on-the-go lifestyles.
How IONIQ 6 achieved the lowest drag coefficient in Hyundai Motor’s
lineup
Hyundai Motor maximized IONIQ 6’s all-electric driving range through
extensive aerodynamic design and engineering work. The vehicle’s drag
coefficient of 0.21 is the lowest in the company’s vehicle lineup and one of the
lowest in the industry.
The model’s streamlined appearance and various design elements, such as
an active air flap, wheel air curtains, integrated rear spoiler and wheel gap
reducers, significantly enhanced IONIQ 6’s aerodynamics performance,
placing it among the sleekest vehicles worldwide. In particular, wheel gap
reducers minimize the empty space between the front bumper and tires to
improve aerodynamic performance around the wheel wells. This Hyundai
invention made it possible for the electrified streamliner to provide a longer
wheelbase for passengers’ riding comfort while simultaneously overcoming
the aerodynamics challenges caused by its short front overhang.
“We put every effort into designing the most efficient car in the EV segment,”
said Byung Hoon Min, Head of Total Vehicle Performance Development
Center at Hyundai Motor Company. “Our focus on improving aerodynamics
helped to achieve one of the longest all-electric range vehicles available,
which will reduce customers’ EV range anxiety and help grow the segment.”