Hyundai’s new Ioniq 6 electric vehicle (EV) will boast a WLTP-rated range of 614km when it launches in Australia next year.

The Korean car maker claims the Ioniq 6, which is due to launch in Europe later this year ahead of its Australian debut in 2023, will be among the most energy-efficient mainstream electric cars available on the market.

In fact, the Ioniq 6’s impressive range rivals that of Tesla’s market-leading Model 3 long-range model, making the Hyundai one of the most energy-efficient EVs on the market, according to the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP).

 “From the start of IONIQ 6’s development, we set our sights on making it the leading all-electric range EV,” Head of Sub-Mid Project Management Centre at Hyundai Motor Company Jae Ho Huh said.

Hyundai said the company’s dedicated architecture for EVs, dubbed Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), coupled with an ultra-low aerodynamic drag coefficient of 0.21, contribute to the car’s outstanding range performance.

The company has labelled the slippery sedan body style an ‘electrified streamliner’, referencing the long, slim, high-speed vehicles with enclosed wheels that are often used in land speed record attempts and it’s officially the most aero-efficient vehicle the car maker has ever produced.

Hyundai says the Ioniq 6’s streamlined appearance and various design elements, such as an active air flap, wheel air curtains, integrated rear spoiler and wheel gap reducers, significantly enhance its aerodynamic performance.

The innovative wheel gap reducers minimise the empty space between the front bumper and tyres to improve aerodynamic performance around the wheel wells, making it possible to provide a longer wheelbase for passenger ride comfort, while overcoming the aerodynamic challenges caused by its short front overhang.

The slippery EV’s WLTP-rated energy consumption of 13.9 kWh/100 km, coupled with a 77.4-kwh long range battery pack, rear wheel drive and smaller 18-inch wheels are the other keys to its impressive range.

The company is also likely to offer a more affordable 429km version with a 53.0-kWh battery, with all-wheel drive and 20-inch wheels other options on the top model.

Utilising the same platform as Hyundai’s established Ioniq 5, the Ioniq 6 boasts 800V ultra-fast charging capability, enabling it to charge from 10–80% in just 18 minutes on a suitable 350kW DC fast charger.

It also supports 400V charging without the need for additional components or adapters.

“We put every effort into designing the most efficient car in the EV segment,” Head of Total Vehicle Performance Development Centre at Hyundai Motor Company Byung Hoon Min said.

“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.”

Local pricing and launch date have not yet been confirmed for the new Hyundai EV, but some media outlets have speculated on a Q1 launch with pricing in the $70,000–$80,000 range.  

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