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2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV achieves EPA range of 508 km, beats Tesla Model 3

The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 all-electric sedan has completed the EPA testing and achieved an estimated range of 508 km (316 miles) on full charge. The Ioniq 6 SE Long Range RWD variant received this EPA range, however the AWD Long Range variant also offers an EPA-estimated range of up to 508 km.
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV achieves EPA range of 508 km, beats Tesla Model 3
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV achieves EPA range of 508 km, beats Tesla Model 3
The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 all-electric sedan has completed the EPA testing and achieved an estimated range of 508 km (316 miles) on full charge. The Ioniq 6 SE Long Range RWD variant received this EPA range, however the AWD Long Range variant also offers an EPA-estimated range of up to 508 km.
As compared to the Tesla Model 3 RWD variant, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 Long Range RWD can go 143 km further according to the EPA estimation.
The AWD trim of the Tesla Model 3 has an estimated range of 576 km (358 miles), leaving behind the Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD variant.
Variants

EPA-estimated range

Ioniq 6 SE RWD Long Range (18-inch wheels)

508 km

Ioniq 6 SE AWD Long Range (18-inch wheels)

508 km

Ioniq 6 SEL RWD (20-inch wheels)

490 km

Ioniq 6 SEL AWD (20-inch wheels)

434 km

Ioniq 6 Limited RWD (20-inch wheels)

490 km

Ioniq 6 Limited AWD (20-inch wheels)

434 km

Note: All figures are EPA estimates and based on a fully charged battery. Actual range will vary based on a number of factors, including vehicle options, driving conditions and habits, vehicle and battery's condition, battery temperature and outside temperature.

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“Continually improving the efficiency of our vehicles is always a top priority for our development teams,” said Olabisi Boyle, Vice President, Product Planning and Mobility Strategy, Hyundai Motor North America.
Further he added, “Instead of just adding a larger battery to increase the range, we chose to optimize IONIQ 6’s aerodynamic performance and its Electric-Global Modular Platform for efficiency to produce these long driving ranges.”
Speaking of the Hyundai Ioniq 6, it has a drag coefficient of 0.21 that is assisted by active air flaps, wing-inspired spoiler with winglet, reduced wheel-arch gaps and more.
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