Hyundai has revealed more details and specifications of its forthcoming IONIQ 6 streamliner ahead of its arrival later this year. Among the most striking figures announced by the Korean brand is the estimated WLTP range which is quoted as 379 miles.
The new IONIQ 6 will be offered with two batteries - an entry level 53kWh pack and a larger 77.4 pack shared with the IONIQ 5. The larger pack will be available in both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive form. Although the headline range figure of 379 miles is still an estimate at this stage, it marks a considerable improvement on the IONIQ 5 of 64 miles. Like the IONIQ 5, the 6 will be offered with a range-topping 320bhp dual motor version that delivers a 0-62mph time of 5.1 seconds. No official power outputs have been confirmed for the rear-wheel drive models, but these are expected to follow those the IONIQ 5. Should this be the case, the IONIQ will offer 171bhp in rear-wheel drive form.
Although the smaller 53kWh pack is smaller than the 58kWh battery currently offered in the IONIQ 5, the IONIQ 6’s efficiency advantage is likely to mean that it will offer more range than its hatchback stablemate.
Like the IONIQ 5, the 6 features an 800 volt charging system. This allows for considerably faster charging speeds and means that the IONIQ 6 will be able to charge to 80% in under 20 minutes when connected to a 350kW rapid charger. Hyundai makes no mention of a heat pump or battery heating system in its press release, but it is understood that battery heating (which can improve charging speeds in cold weather) will be fitted as standard, with the heat pump (which reduces electrical drain on the battery when using the cabin heater) will be an option.