Hyundai IONIQ 6 Wins 2023 CleanTechnica Automotive of the Yr Award in USA

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2023 CleanTechnica Automotive of the Yr finalists for the US market ended up being the Hyundai IONIQ 6, the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV, the Nissan Ariya, and the Toyota BZ4X. Frankly, it wasn’t the very best yr (Q3 2022 to Q2 2023) for brand spanking new entrants on the US EV market. From the second the finalists have been set, it appeared clear who would win it. The Hyundai IONIQ 6 ran away with the title. The modern electrical mannequin received 81% of the vote. I can’t say why every of you who voted for the IONIQ 6 did so, however I can clarify why I really like the electrical automobile.

I’ll begin with a few of what I wrote when saying the finalists: This sedan has a futuristic look that’s additionally a little bit of a throwback to the GM EV1. It’s hyper environment friendly, but affords more room inside than the outside implies. It’s enjoyable, protected, and zippy. What extra do you want? (Don’t say the next seating place on the street — we have now sufficient SUVs on the market.) I believe it’s additionally notable that this mannequin actually catches the attention, probably serving to to teach individuals about EVs. The most effective out of all the finalists, the IONIQ 6 had practically 10,000 gross sales within the second half of 2023 within the USA (5,073 within the third quarter and 4,681 within the 4th quarter). Key specs and pricing:

• MSRP = $42,450
• EPA Vary = 240 miles (for the bottom mannequin on the base MSRP proven above)
• Max Charging Fee = 239 kW

Whereas the bottom model of the IONIQ 6 will get a spread ranking of 240 miles, selecting the next trim can get you an EPA vary ranking as much as 361 miles — which must be loads for any regular human.

The three trims the IONIQ 6 affords are:

• IONIQ 6 SE — $42,450
• IONIQ 6 SEL — $45,250
• IONIQ 6 Restricted — $50,150

You may get RWD or AWD variations of any of these trims. The AWD variations all have 74 kW + 165 kW (320 hp) or energy, whereas the RWD variations have 168 kW (225 hp) of energy. You must go above the bottom model to get Freeway Driving Help 2 together with your automobile, and you must get the Restricted trim to be able to get Blind-Spot View Monitor and Encompass View Monitor (a chook’s eye view of the automobile). Nevertheless, Sensible Cruise Management with Cease & Go, Lane Following Help, Lane Maintaining Help, Excessive Beam Help, Ahead Collision Avoidance Help, Rear Cross-Visitors Collision Avoidance Help, and Secure Exit Warning (from parked) all come complimentary on all trims.

Unsurprisingly, this mannequin is Hyundai’s most aerodynamic car ever. You may see that from the EV1-like exterior design. Nevertheless, that design deceives a bit and hides how a lot house is definitely within the automobile. Even Hyundai notes that there’s “surprising house” inside. So, the one factor that may be a deal-breaker for many individuals on the floor is probably not an issue for many of us in any case.

Naturally, being a brand new electrical Hyundai, the IONIQ 6 is filled with fashionable tech within the infotainment space. There’s additionally a keyless entry possibility during which you utilize your cellphone as a key, as mainly all Tesla Mannequin 3 and Mannequin Y drivers do. The automobile consists of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and it comes with 5 USB ports. The IONIQ 6 additionally comes with over-the-air software program updates — complimentary for the primary 3 years.

As one of many few electrical automobiles available on the market that may deal with 800V ultra-fast charging, notice that the IONIQ 6 can go from 10% to 80% cost in as little as 18 minutes on a type of chargers (if you’ll find one, which is able to a minimum of turn into simpler as time goes on). On a standard 400V quick charger, the automobile can cost from 10% to 80% in 73 minutes.

Notably, the IONIQ 6 additionally offers vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality. Which means you possibly can cost your electrical bike, laptop, or different electronics as wanted with the automobile itself.

Total, the IONIQ 6 is a really enticing, high-tech, and compelling electrical automobile. It’s definitely a worthy CleanTechnica Automotive of the Yr winner. And after the IONIQ 5 carried out effectively however couldn’t fairly take residence the trophy final yr, it’s a effectively deserved award for Hyundai. Tell us when you have every other high causes for loving the Hyundai IONIQ 6.

And keep tuned for the 2023 CleanTechnica Automotive of the Yr winner for the European market. That was a a lot nearer competitors!