The updated Hyundai Ioniq 6 is now the electric sedan with the longest range in South Korea. Hyundai already has high hopes for it as a long-range electric vehicle.
If electric cars were chosen based on range rather than body size, the Ioniq 6 would already be in every other garage. The updated Hyundai sedan not only stays true to its streamlined design — it makes a serious bet on real autonomy and, judging by the first data, wins this game.
Certification in South Korea is confirmed: according to the Ministry of Environment, the new Ioniq 6 can travel up to 568 km without recharging. That's about 353 miles, which by the US EPA method could become a realistic 350 miles of range — a result that puts it alongside segment leaders.
And the most interesting part — this is not a concept or a prototype but a production model, expected to be launched by the end of 2025.
To catch up with and surpass Tesla, Hyundai had to seriously work on the «insides.» First and foremost, the batteries. As reported by the Korean publication Yucca Post, the main battery capacity has been increased from 77.4 to 84 kWh, and the base version now offers 63 kWh instead of the previous 53. But it's not just about the numbers — engineers also redesigned the vehicle architecture, making it 5 kg lighter.
The result? Not just increased range, but also improved efficiency in all trims.
For the American market, transitioning to the NACS connector, like Tesla's, is planned. This is an important step, considering the plans for unifying the charging infrastructure. In combination with OTA update support, the Ioniq 6 becomes not just a car, but a platform that can be improved over time.
For comparison: the updated Tesla Model 3 offers 363 miles of range, the Kia EV4 offers 341 miles. The new Ioniq 6 is closely approaching these figures, but focuses on the balance between style, comfort, and practicality. In the US, demand for the model is moderate, but in Korea, sales have already grown by 24% year-on-year — and this is without considering the update effect.
We, the team of editors at Auto30, have our opinion on this matter. So, if you're not chasing the crossover trend and you truly need an electric vehicle with a long range — the Ioniq 6 is definitely worth the wait. Its US pricing and technical specifications will be announced later this year, but it is already clear: Hyundai is not just catching up with the leaders, but leapfrogging them in key aspects.