2026 Hyundai IONIQ 6

Name: 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 6
Brand: Hyundai

Release Date: Late 2025

Estimated Price: Starting around $40,000

The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 takes everything we like about the Ioniq 5 SUV and reformats it into a more compact sedan body. This unique-looking four-door EV is comfortable, tech-rich, and surprisingly fun to drive. It also offers good battery range and can be recharged quickly using a DC fast charger.Read full review

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2026 Hyundai IONIQ 6 Review

Pros

Impressive range and quick charging speeds
Comfortable and well-built interior
Speedy acceleration from all-wheel-drive models
Generous standard features list

Cons

Tight rear headroom
Can be hard to see out of the back

What's new

Exterior face-lift is coming for 2026, with minor revisions inside
A high-performance Ioniq 6 N to debut later this year
Part of the first Ioniq 6 generation introduced for 2023

Overview

Written by automotive expert Alex Nishimoto

10/13/2025

The 2026 Ioniq 6 is Hyundai's all-electric sedan. Its swoopy styling tends to split opinions, but one thing everyone can agree on is its impressive aerodynamics that help this EV cut through the air and give it impressive range. It can potentially go more than 350 miles on a full charge, and we've found the Ioniq 6 capable of exceeding its EPA estimates in our independent Edmunds EV Range Test. Overall, this is a comfortable and well-equipped EV that should appeal to you if you're looking for an alternative to the Tesla Model 3 or one of the many electric SUVs on the market.

Edmunds spotlight: What's new for the 2026 Ioniq 6?

The super-svelte Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan is getting a few notable changes this year, including the addition of a sporty-ish N Line model (reviewed separately). The 2026 Ioniq 6 has a taller, more shapely hood, as well as new headlights. Rather than single housings for the daytime running lights and low beams, the daytime running lights are now displayed in a thin horizontal line — as they are on a lot of other Hyundai products — while the headlights are housed separately, in the faux grille. The rear wing is gone, replaced by an extended ducktail spoiler molded into the bodywork. Inside, the biggest change is a new three-spoke steering wheel. The climate control display is larger as well, and Hyundai says the center console's layout has been redesigned to make it a bit more functional.

Competitors to consider

The Tesla Model 3 is the Ioniq 6's top rival. It has a similar range potential and lots of cargo space. You could also check out the BMW i4. It's more expensive than the Ioniq 6, but it has a nicer interior and quicker acceleration. Beyond these vehicles, we'd likely point you to one of the many electric SUVs on the market, such as the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Chevrolet Equinox EV, Ford Mustang Mach-E and Kia EV6.

Edmunds Expert Rating

edmunds TESTED

Driven, tested, rated by automotive expert Brian Wong

Excellent

7.8

out of 10

We drove the Hyundai IONIQ 6 on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Driving experience: 0-60, engine & performance

8.2/10

How does the Hyundai IONIQ 6 drive? The Ioniq 6 provides a wonderful overall drive experience. On our test track, a dual-motor all-wheel-drive Limited model sprinted from 0 to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds. That's a bit slower than a comparable Tesla Model 3 but still plenty quick. We also like how the Ioniq 6 is impressively grippy and stable going around turns. You'll have a lot of fun driving it on a twisty road.

The Ioniq 6 is stable under hard braking and has a nicely managed transition between its regenerative and physical brakes. It's easy to slow down smoothly whether coasting to a stop or using the brake pedal.

The fantastic ride quality makes for a comfortable ride for all passengers. The suspension is pliant enough to glide over road imperfections and rough pavement but never feels floaty or disconnected from the car — it's the best of both worlds.

There's limited rear visibility because of the small rear window and thick roof pillars. The Ioniq 6 comes with Highway Driving Assist 2 on the top two trim levels, which allows for automatic lane changes while on the highway and works down to a stop. The system does a good job of keeping the car centered in the lane and slowing down and accelerating smoothly.

Comfort: seats, ease of use, and getting in & out

7.7/10

How comfortable is the Hyundai IONIQ 6? The Ioniq 6's smooth ride helps keep the cabin quiet. At highway speeds, there's a bit of wind noise, but things stay serene otherwise.

The front seats are comfortable, but some drivers might want more lumbar and thigh support. A bridge-like front center console is pretty thick and takes up some driver knee room. In back, a high floor keeps adult legs from touching the cushions fully. And the middle seat is best used for short trips. The Ioniq 6's sharply sloped roof means you have to lean down to enter the back seat, but wide door openings ease entry for all but the very tall. Legroom is fantastic even for 6-footers, but they'll find rear headroom pretty tight. It's easy to maneuver car seats, but the LATCH anchors can be tough to access.

The Ioniq 6 can heat or cool its cabin pretty quickly. Having optional ventilated front seats is nice too. The controls for seat cooling and heat are in the touchscreen, so operating them can be distracting compared to using physical buttons. Controls that would traditionally be found on the front doors (windows, locks, mirror adjustments) live elsewhere. This takes some getting used to, but we think most owners will get it down in a few weeks.

In-cabin tech: infotainment & phone integration

8.4/10

How’s the tech? Nothing in the center display feels more than a couple of taps away, and the menu structure is intuitive. But there are a few annoyances, such as a lack of wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. Instead, you'll need a cable — specifically one for a USB-A port; you lose out on quicker charging from the USB-C ports.

It's hard to use the native navigation system to find charging along a route. A search shows stations sorted by distance from your current location, but you can't tell which is closest to the route. It's better to use a phone nav app to find a station, but then there's no way to manually start preconditioning the battery to ready it for faster charging. That requires inputting a charging station into the native nav.

Storage: cargo space & space for small items

6/10

How’s storage and cargo? Based only on the spec sheet, the Ioniq 6 should be in trouble here with only 11.2 cubic feet of room in its trunk. For comparison, a Honda Civic has 14.8 cubic feet and the Tesla Model 3 has 19.8 cubes of trunk space. When we performed a luggage test, both the Ioniq 6 and Model 3 fit a similar amount in the main rear cargo space. There is no underfloor storage like you'll get in the Tesla and the trunk isn't very wide, though it is deep. The Ioniq's 0.5-cubic-foot front trunk is also so tiny it's almost useless.

Inside, there is a large storage bin between the front seats that's big enough to fit a small bag or purse and plenty of small nooks on the doors and up by the wireless charging pad to fit smaller items.

Value: cost, features & warranty

8.3/10

Is the Hyundai IONIQ 6 a good value? There's good value here even though the Ioniq 6's price does feel high. It's priced like the Ioniq 5, but you get a lot less utility out of the sedan body than the SUV. But the build quality of the cabin is on the higher end for a non-luxury vehicle, and the materials feel nice to the touch, though there's a lot of plastic especially on the doors. Hyundai also offers the same robust warranty on its EVs as it does its gas vehicles: 10 years/100,000 miles for the battery and powertrain, five years/60,000 miles of basic coverage, and three years/36,000 miles of free maintenance.

The Ioniq 6 also offers two free years of 30-minute charging sessions at Electrify America fast-charging stations, so you can fill up for free while on the go.

Continue reading Edmunds Expert Rating below

MPG: gas mileage & fuel economy

8.5/10

How’s the fuel economy? The EPA estimates the dual-motor Ioniq 6 Limited can go 270 miles on a full charge. It exceeded that estimate in the Edmunds EV Range Test, covering 303 miles.

This result puts the Ioniq 6 behind the Model 3 Long Range, which covered 341 miles, but it's still an impressive showing for the Hyundai. Also, a single-motor Ioniq 6 with the bigger battery has an EPA-estimated range of 361 miles, and we would assume that it'd have a similar increase in our real-world range test. Part of the Ioniq 6's long range comes from its efficient use of electricity. In our testing, it used 27.5 kWh per 100 miles of driving, coming in below the estimated 33 kWh/100 miles.

When you're putting energy back in, the Ioniq 6 is compatible with the most powerful 350-kW DC fast-charging stations. Hyundai says this allows you to charge from 10% to 80% in just 18 minutes (in ideal conditions, of course), a claim we've verified. Based on our efficiency results, the Ioniq 6 is one of the quickest-charging EVs.

X factor

7/10

The Ioniq 6 certainly makes a statement with its unconventional styling, which might not appeal to everyone. Behind the wheel, it offers a generally well-rounded experience. The acceleration, handling and braking are all competently tuned for daily driving. Its low center of gravity contributes to a stable and balanced feel on the road, making for a solid performance from this electric sedan.

2026 Hyundai IONIQ 6 trim level differences

[Editor's note: The following unofficial information is based on last year's Ioniq 6. We expect the 2026 model will have a similar lineup and we'll update this section once we have complete information.] Hyundai offers the Ioniq 6 in four trim levels: SE Standard Range, SE, SEL and Limited. (We cover the high-performance Ioniq 6 N separately on Edmunds.) The SE Standard Range is the value leader, with a 53-kWh battery pack and a single motor (149 horsepower, 258 lb-ft of torque) driving the rear wheels. The rest of the lineup has a 77.4-kWh battery pack, more range, rear-wheel drive, and 225 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. The SEL and Limited can opt for a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup, with 320 hp and 446 lb-ft of torque. The SE in rear-wheel-drive form boasts the highest range. Keep reading for a rundown of each trim level's key features.

Which IONIQ 6 trim does Edmunds recommend?

Hyundai hasn't released official information on the 2026 Ioniq 6 as of this writing. We'll update our recommendation if anything changes, but based on last year's Ioniq 6, we'd suggest the midlevel SEL trim. That model gets you upgraded features like 20-inch wheels, synthetic leather upholstery, a wireless charging pad and enhanced adaptive cruise control. It can also be had with all-wheel drive, which you might need if you live in a colder climate.

2026 Hyundai IONIQ 6 videos

2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 vs. 2023 Tesla Model 3 | Electric Sedan Comparison Test | Price, Range & More!

NOTE: This video is about the 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6, but since the 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 6 is part of the same generation, our earlier analysis still applies.

The Tesla Model 3 has been largely unchallenged in the entry-level premium electric sedan segment — until now, that is. The all-new 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 is the first true competitor to the Model 3, so we put the two head-to-head. Did Hyundai build a better Tesla? Or will the Model 3 reign supreme? Find out with Edmunds' Brian Wong in our electric sedan comparison test…