IONIQ 6 UPGRADE ADDS VALUE AND EFFICIENCY

Hyundai Australia is now accepting orders for the upgraded version of its Ioniq 6 fully-
electric sports sedan, with delivery planned for the first quarter of next year.

The current Ioniq 6 arrived here earlier this year to join its sibling, the Ioniq 5 crossover
SUV, in Hyundai’s electric vehicle sub-brand range.

As before the 2024 Ioniq 6 comes with a choice of three variants but with a new entry-level
model, just called Ioniq 6, replacing the previous mid-spec Techniq and joining the
continuing Dynamiq and Epiq models.

The addition of the new range-opening Ioniq 6 brings the starting price down to $65,500
plus on-road costs, around $8500 cheaper than the current entry-level Dynamiq but with a
smaller battery and less-powerful motor.

The rear-wheel drive entry-level Ioniq 6 gets the choice between a new standard range
53.0 kWh battery that generates 111 kilowatts for a range of 429 km and the existing
extended range 77.4 kWh battery with 168 kW and up to 614 km.

The Dynamiq and Epiq models get the 77.4 kWh extended-range battery either with the
single rear-wheel motor or the addition of a front motor providing AWD and a combined
239 kilowatts of power.

Driving range with the AWD set-up is listed at 519 km with the standard 20-inch wheels.

The standard Range battery option maintains the ultra-fast charging benefits of the 800V
E-GMP architecture, to allow a charge from 10 to 80 percent in as little as 18 minutes
when connected to a 350kW charger.

Key changes in the 2024 Ioniq 6 include a standard battery conditioning system that can
activate in cold climate conditions to heat the battery for improved DC charging and driving
performance.

Battery conditioning can also pre-heat the battery in preparation for fast charging when a
DC charger is set as a destination in the navigation.

Cabin heating in is handled by a high-efficiency heat pump system, which takes the place
of a conventional electric heater. The heat pump utilises waste heat energy from other
systems, as well as energy from the atmosphere, to warm the cabin in an advanced
reverse cycle air-conditioning system. Energy saved by utilising the heat pump serves to
extend driving range.

A Vehicle-to-load (V2L) feature is standard from inside the Ioniq 6 but as an accessory
from outside.

The Standard Range battery option maintains the ultra-fast charging benefits of the 800V
E-GMP architecture, to allow a charge from 10 to 80 percent in as little as 18 minutes
when connected to a 350kW charger.

The new line-up further improves customer accessibility by improving eligibility to the
various government subsidies and stamp duty exemptions available in selected states and
territories across Australia.

MODEL RANGE
Ioniq 6 111 kW 2WD: $65,500
Ioniq 6 168 kW 2WD: $71,500
Ioniq 6 Dynamiq 168 kW 2WD: $77,500
Ioniq 6 Dynamiq 239 kW AWD: $82,000
Ioniq 6 Epiq 168 kW 2WD: $81,000
Ioniq 6 Epiq 239 kW AWD: $85,500
Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your
local Hyundai dealer for drive-away prices.

About Alistair Kennedy

Alistair Kennedy is Automotive News Service and Marque Publishing's business manager and the company's jack-of-all-trades. An accountant by profession, he designs the Marque range of motoring book titles, operates the company's motoring bookshop on the NSW Central Coast and the associated web site, as well as its huge digital and hard copy database. Whenever we can escape from the office he does so to cover new vehicle releases and contributes news stories. Alistair's other interests include cricket and family history on which he has written three books.
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