2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6: New Base Model Reduces Price, Enhances Range and Features

Hyundai's Ioniq 6 for 2024 introduces a more affordable base model, lowering its entry price by $8500 and making it eligible for various state EV incentives. The new lineup, which can be ordered now with deliveries starting in the first quarter of 2024, opens at $65,500 before on-road costs. This new base model, named simply Ioniq 6, comes with a 53kWh Standard Range battery offering a 429km range, which is less than the 614km range of the carryover 77.4kWh Extended Range battery.

The entry-level Ioniq 6, despite its lower price, maintains a full suite of active safety and driver assist features, though it lacks some luxuries of the Dynamiq variant, like leather upholstery and Bose sound system. Hyundai has doubled the Ioniq 6 variants in Australia, now offering Dynamiq and Epiq trims with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive powertrains. All models now include a heat pump and battery pre-conditioning as standard, enhancing efficiency and charging performance.

The pricing for the 2024 Ioniq 6 lineup varies, with the Standard Range RWD at $65,500 and the Extended Range AWD at $85,500, among others. The lineup offers three powertrain options, with the base model featuring a 111kW/350Nm motor, and the higher trims offering up to 239kW/605Nm in dual-motor AWD configurations.

The range for the different variants varies, with the Standard Range offering 429km, and the Extended Range with 18-inch wheels delivering up to 614km. Charging times vary based on the charger, with a DC charger taking 18 minutes to charge from 10 to 80 percent. The vehicle dimensions include a 4855mm length and a boot space of 401L, with additional storage under the bonnet.

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 comes with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty, and an eight-year, 160,000km high-voltage battery warranty. It requires servicing every 24 months or 30,000km, with capped pricing for the first two services. The model holds a five-star ANCAP rating, with high ratings in various safety categories.

Standard equipment across the range includes features like a heat pump, battery pre-conditioning, and a tyre pressure monitoring system. The base model offers 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, and a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, among other features. Higher trims like the Dynamiq and Epiq add luxury and technology features, such as 'eco-processed' leather upholstery, Bose sound systems, and the option of digital side-view mirrors for the Epiq.

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Watch our review of the (previous) base spec Ioniq 6 Dynamiq:

Model Grades

• Standard Range RWD
• Extended Range RWD
• Dynamiq Extended Range RWD
• Epiq Extended Range RWD
• Dynamiq Extended Range AWD
• Epiq Extended Range AWD

Key Changes

• Introduction of an affordable base model, reducing entry price by $8500.
• Eligibility for various state EV incentives.
• Expanded range from three to seven variants.
• New 53kWh Standard Range battery option, alongside 77.4kWh Extended Range battery.
• Reconfiguration of Dynamiq and Epiq trims.
• Standard inclusion of heat pump and battery pre-conditioning across all models.
• Changes in luxury features and technological additions in higher trims.
• Revised pricing structure.

Specs

Base Model (Standard Range RWD)

• 53kWh battery
• 111kW/350Nm motor
• 429km range

Extended Range Models

• 77.4kWh battery
• Rear-wheel drive: 168kW/350Nm motor
• All-wheel drive: Combined 239kW/605Nm from dual motors

Ranges:

• RWD with 18-inch wheels: 614km
• RWD with 20-inch wheels: 545km
• AWD with 20-inch wheels: 519km

Charging Time

• DC charging: 18 minutes (10 to 80%)
• AC charging (Standard Range): approx. 8hr 55min (10 to 100%)
• AC charging (Extended Range): approx. 11hr 45min (10 to 100%)

Dimensions

• Length: 4855mm
• Width: 1880mm
• Height: 1495mm
• Wheelbase: 2950mm
• Boot space: 401L with underfloor storage
• Front storage: 45L (14.5L for AWD models)

Pricing

• Standard Range RWD: $65,500
• Extended Range RWD: $71,500
• Dynamiq Extended Range RWD: $77,500
• Epiq Extended Range RWD: $81,000
• Dynamiq Extended Range AWD: $82,000
• Epiq Extended Range AWD: $85,500

All pricing excludes on-road costs.

Features by Grade

All Models

• Heat pump
• Battery pre-conditioning
• Tyre pressure monitoring
• Electronic park brake with auto hold
• 18-inch alloy wheels with eco tyres
• LED headlights
• 12.3-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Dual-zone climate control
• Safety suite (Autonomous emergency braking, Lane assist, Adaptive cruise control)

Base Ioniq 6

• Cloth upholstery
• 10-way power driver’s seat
• Wireless phone charger

Dynamiq

• 'Eco-processed' leather upholstery
• Heated front seats
• 10-way power passenger seat
• Bose sound system
• 20-inch alloy wheels
• Projector LED headlights

Epiq

• Sunroof
• Ventilated front seats
• Heated rear seats
• Optional digital side-view mirrors ($3000)

Optional Features

• Matte paint (Dynamiq and Epiq only): $1000
• V2L outside adapter: Optional accessory