Hyundai to offer Ioniq 6 with longer range

The upcoming Hyundai Ioniq 6 electrified streamliner will have an estimated range of 614 kilometers (km) when fully-charged,  according to the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP).

For those wondering, the range is enough to get from Manila to Zambales (approximately 255km) and back — for those wondering.

According to the Korean automotive marque, customers of the Ioniq 6 will benefit from Hyundai Motor Group’s commitment to developing advanced battery technology that enables stress-free driving performance and long range. With its impressive all-electric range, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 will be one of the most energy-efficient electric vehicles (EV) when it goes on sale later this year in select markets in Europe and next year in North America.

“From the start of Ioniq 6’s development, we set our sights on making it the leading all-electric range EV. To become the global leader in electric vehicles, we are committed to providing the best possible EV performance and ownership experience,” said Hyundai Motor Company Head of Sub-Mid Project Management Center Jae Ho Huh.

The Ioniq 6’s  all-electric range performance is made possible in large part by Hyundai Motor Group’s dedicated architecture for EV, Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), and the electrified streamliner’s ultra-low wind resistance.

E-GMP delivers optimal electric performance and provides 800-volt (V) ultra-fast charging from 10 to 80 percent in just 18 minutes and supports 400V charging without the need for additional components or adapters.

Hyundai maximized the 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 lineup and one of the lowest in the industry.

The Hyundai Ioniq 6’s streamlined appearance and various design elements, such as its active air flap, wheel air curtains, integrated rear spoiler, and wheel gap reducers, significantly enhanced its aerodynamic performance. In particular, the wheel gap reducers minimize the empty space between the front bumper and tires to improve aerodynamic performance around the wheel wells. This Hyundai invention made it possible for the electrified streamliner to provide a longer wheelbase for the 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. 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,” said Hyundai Motor Company Head of Total Vehicle Performance Development Center Byung Hoon Min.

Photos from Hyundai 

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