I DROVE an EV with pyrotechnic-level aesthetics and one of the most impressive batteries in the American market. Does that sound like a Cybertruck ? Well, it wasn't, and it's likely better. The 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 is a Jetson-like sedan with an extensive battery range.
The car's relatively low price compared to the rest of the EV market makes it one of the most compelling battery-electric vehicles. That is, if you like the extremely polarizing back-end design. This story is part of a series of test drives by Ben Shimkus , a Motors Reporter for The U.
S. Sun. Read More on Car Reviews But let's start with the most impressive part of the car: the battery.
The powertrain is similar to that of our recent testers from Hyundai's sister brands, the Kia EV9 and the Genesis Electrified GV70 . The Ioniq 6 has a smaller, smoother body mold, giving the car even more range on the same electric components. It boasts a rear-wheel-drive trim with 360 miles of EPA-estimated range.
That range bests several luxury competitors at the top end of the market and even beats several Tesla models, including the Cybertruck. Most read in Motors Behind the wheel, the powertrain operates like a dream. Like our other Hyundai-like testers, the acceleration is zippy, and the regenerative braking is adjustable with four stages.
And let's not forget the tech - Hyundai has packed in advanced features like adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist that can even change lanes with limited driver input on the hig.