NEW HYUNDAI IONIQ 6 EV FAILS BASIC ENERGY EFFICIENCY TEST

EV Channels Review

John Cadogan critically assesses the Hyundai IONIQ 6's claims of energy efficiency, deeming them factually untrue and mediocre at best. He highlights that the advertised 614 km WLTP range applies only to the "shitbox two wheel drive one with the big battery," with the all-wheel-drive version losing approximately 100 km. Cadogan dismisses the significance of aerodynamic drag in city driving, where the car is likely to spend most of its time. He also criticizes Hyundai's supply chain issues, noting the IONIQ 5's low sales figures due to lack of availability, and questions the "advanced battery technology" claims as standard lithium-ion tweaks. The review concludes that the IONIQ 6 is heavier and less energy-efficient than the older, smaller IONIQ (the car), and even less efficient than competitors like the Tesla Model 3 and Y, and the Polestar 2, despite its advanced platform and aerodynamic design. The core verdict is that the car's efficiency claims are misleading.