ADVANCES IN EV RANGE SEEM to be happening almost weekly, and since range is one of the biggest concerns for buyers, this, along with steadily reducing prices, can only mean we see more EVs on our roads.
Hyundai has announced that its IONIQ 6 electrified streamliner will deliver 614 km of all-electric range per charge, according to the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP).
IONIQ 6 customers will benefit from Hyundai’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, 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 Australia.
“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 Centre 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 line-up
Hyundai Motor maximised 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 line-up 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 minimise the empty space between the front bumper and tyres 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 Centre 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.”
All-electric range (AER) and energy efficiency data
| Long Range (77.4 kWh) | Standard (53.0 kWh) | ||||
| 2WD | AWD | 2WD | |||
| 18-inch Tyre | 20-inch Tyre | 18-inch Tyre | 20-inch Tyre | 18-inch Tyre | |
| AER | 614 km | 545 km | 583 km | 519 km | 429 km |
| Energy
Efficiency |
14.3 kWh /
100 km |
16.0 kWh /
100 km |
15.1 kWh /
100 km |
16.9 kWh /
100 km |
13.9 kWh /
100 km |