Hyundai

SE Standard Range

SE RWD

SEL AWD

Limited AWD

Ioniq 6

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is a streamlined electric sedan built on Hyundai's 800-volt E-GMP platform, positioned as a more aerodynamic and driver-focused alternative to the Ioniq 5 crossover. Reviewers from outlets including Car and Driver and MotorTrend have consistently highlighted its exceptional real-world efficiency and unusually quick DC fast-charging capability as its defining advantages. Its polarizing streamliner styling sets it apart in a segment dominated by conventional proportions, and the SE RWD trim's 361-mile EPA range ranks among the best in its price class.

SE RWD achieves 361 miles of EPA-rated range at $43,750, outpacing most competitors in the same price bracket

800-volt architecture supports DC fast charging at up to 350 kW, enabling roughly 18 minutes from 10 to 80 percent at compatible stations per Hyundai's figures

Dual-motor AWD trims reach 0–60 mph in 5.1 seconds at $48,450, offering strong performance without a premium-brand price

Aerodynamic coefficient of drag (Cd 0.21) contributes to class-leading efficiency and is frequently cited by reviewers as a core engineering achievement

Interior offers a wide, uncluttered dashboard with dual 12-inch screens, physical climate controls, and available 64-color ambient lighting well-regarded by reviewers for usability

Rear headroom is notably limited for passengers over six feet tall due to the steeply raked roofline, a recurring complaint in owner and press reviews

SE Standard Range trim is rear-wheel drive with only 149 hp and a 8.7-second 0–60 time, making it a poor value relative to the SE RWD given the performance and range gap for a $5,100 difference

Trunk space is constrained by the sloping fastback shape, with a relatively shallow frunk offering minimal supplemental storage

Interior material quality on lower SE trims has been described by reviewers as noticeably below European EV competitors at similar price points

Limited

Kona Electric

The Hyundai Kona Electric enters the subcompact crossover segment as one of the more affordable purpose-built EVs on the market, starting at $32,975 for the SE. It competes directly with vehicles like the Chevrolet Equinox EV and Nissan Ariya, offering a practical urban footprint with genuine highway capability. Reviewers at Edmunds and InsideEVs have highlighted the SEL and Limited trims' 261-mile EPA range as a standout for the class, while the well-sorted suspension and composed handling draw consistent praise for a front-wheel-drive crossover in this price bracket.

SEL and Limited trims achieve 261 miles of EPA-rated range, competitive for a subcompact EV under $42,000

SEL and Limited deliver 201 hp and a 6.6-second 0–60 time, providing confident acceleration for everyday merging and highway use

Interior quality and feature content punch above the price point, with the Limited offering premium materials reviewers note feel borrowed from a higher segment

Hyundai's reputation for EV reliability and a 10-year/100,000-mile battery warranty provide strong ownership confidence

Compact exterior dimensions make city parking and maneuverability noticeably easier than larger crossover competitors

SE trim's 200-mile range and 8.8-second 0–60 time make it a notably weaker value proposition given only a $4,175 price gap to the much more capable SEL

DC fast-charging speeds are limited compared to Hyundai's own Ioniq 6, with slower replenishment rates that reviewers flag on long road trips

Rear passenger and cargo space is constrained by the subcompact footprint, with InsideEVs noting the cargo area falls short of the Ioniq 5 and comparable non-EV crossovers

All trims are front-wheel-drive only, with no all-wheel-drive option available, limiting traction appeal in snow-belt markets

	Hyundai Ioniq 6	Hyundai Kona Electric
Body type	sedan	compact crossover
Trims	4	3
Starting price	$38,650	$32,975
Max EPA range	361 mi	261 mi
Max power	320 hp	201 hp
Quickest 0–60	5.1 s	6.6 s
Federal tax credit	$7,500 eligible	Not eligible
Drive options	Single-Motor RWD Dual-Motor AWD	Single-Motor FWD
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Hyundai Ioniq 6 vs. Hyundai Kona Electric