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What's New for 2025?
The Limited trim now comes with a head-up display, but the Ioniq 6 is otherwise unchanged this year. Note, however, that the EPA has downgraded the range ratings of both Long Range RWD models — they're still impressive, but they're lower than they were last year.
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"The Ioniq 6 is more of a midsize car, technically, coming up about 2.5 inches short of a Toyota Camry in overall length. But there aren't any other midsize electric cars from non-luxury brands, so we're throwing it in with the compacts despite its stretched dimensions and higher price. If you're looking in this segment because you need a genuinely small vehicle that's easy to park, the Ioniq 6 will likely be too big for your needs. But if you can find room for it, you'll be rewarded with by far the best range, acceleration and charge times of any vehicle in this group, as well as a huge backseat and luxury-grade refinement on the road. Due to the Ioniq 6's unpopularity in the market, which isn't shocking given its unconventional styling and small trunk, you might be able to score a deal on one that rivals the pricing of lesser compact EVs."—Ranked #1 out of 3 Compact Electric Cars
MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
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The entry-level Ioniq 6’s range rating of 240 miles is borderline respectable for the cheapest model in the lineup, but it’s the horsepower figure that really gives us pause. This isn’t a lightweight vehicle. It needs a lot more than 149 horses to get the job done. Hard pass.
It's clear from where we sit that the Ioniq 6 Long Range RWD with the standard 18-inch wheels — a.k.a the Ioniq 6 SE trim level — is the pick of this litter. Compared to the SE Standard Range base model, the Long Range RWD's larger battery pack does two excellent things: (1) It adds a whopping 102 miles of EPA-estimated driving range, and (2) it coaxes a lot more power out of the single rear-mounted motor, which results in a 0-60 sprint in the low 6-second range. Certain potentially desirable features (such as an upgraded version of Hyundai's adaptive cruise control) aren't available on the SE, but upgrading to the SEL or Limited means you're stuck with bigger wheels that take a big bite out of the range.
In trim-level terms, we're talking about either the Ioniq 6 SEL or the Ioniq 6 Limited here — those are the two trims that start out with the bigger battery, rear-wheel drive and the 20-inch wheels. You get more luxuries with the fancier trims, but you also lose an eye-popping 51 miles of EPA-estimated range.
Our favorite Ioniq 6 is the Long Range RWD with 18-inch wheels (a.k.a. SE Long Range RWD), but if we had to pick a runner-up, it's the Long Range AWD with 18s (SE Long Range AWD). Although the Long Range RWD is probably plenty quick for most folks, the dual-motor AWD powertrain is the real muscle in this family. Given that the closely related Ioniq 5 Long Range AWD does 0-60 in 4.5 seconds, we'd expect the Ioniq 6 equivalent to be at least that quick, if not quicker. At the same time, this Ioniq 6 variant still gives you a generous 316 miles of range, for which you can thank the modest 18-inch wheels. Sure, the RWD version has 26 more miles of range, but it's also significantly slower, and the extra power only costs $3,500. You can't go wrong either way.
The Long Range AWD with 20s (available in either SEL or Limited trim) is one of those EV propositions that just don't make sense. You can get the same dual-motor powertrain in SE trim with 18-inch wheels, save a few grand and enjoy 316 miles of range — or you can pay more to end up with the 20-inch wheels and 270 miles of range. Hey, the 20s look cool, don't get us wrong. But the rest of this equation doesn't add up.
What are the different versions of the 2025 Ioniq 6, and how much do they cost? Select a version below or just hit the button to see our full 2025 Ioniq 6 specs and model data.
| Version | Price | Fuel | Range | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Standard Range (Rear-Wheel Drive) | $37,750 | Electric | 240 mi | 149 hp | 258 lb-ft |
| 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE Long Range (RWD w/18-inch wheels) ✅ our pick | $42,700 | Electric | 342 mi | 225 hp | 258 lb-ft |
| 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 SEL/Limited Long Range (RWD w/20-inch wheels) | $45,500 | Electric | 291 mi | 225 hp | 258 lb-ft |
| 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE Long Range Dual Motor (AWD w/18-inch wheels) | $46,200 | Electric | 316 mi | 320 hp | 446 lb-ft |
| 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 SEL/Limited Long Range Dual Motor (AWD w/20-inch wheels) | $49,000 | Electric | 270 mi | 320 hp | 446 lb-ft |
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Josh has been reviewing cars professionally since joining Edmunds.com fresh out of grad school in 2008. Prior to founding MotorDonkey, he spent 15 years shaping Edmunds' expert automotive content in various capacities, starting as an associate editor and ultimately serving as a senior editor before wrapping up with a five-year term as the company's first-ever director of content strategy. Josh is a card-carrying member of the Motor Press Guild and a lifelong car nut who has driven, compared and critiqued thousands of cars in his career. Helping people find their perfect car never gets old—seriously!
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