Hyundai has just unveiled the fully electric Hyundai Ioniq 6 sedan, to which GM currently has no competitor.
Inspired by Hyundai’s Prophecy EV concept, the Ioniq 6 will serve as the Korean-based brand’s most advanced EV yet, with an estimated driving range of up to 340 miles, thanks to a 77.4 kWh battery pack. The company also claims best-in-class charging speeds of up to 350 kW, which can replenish the battery from 10 to 80 percent in as low as 18 minutes. Based on Hyundai’s Electric-Global Modular Platform (a rival to the GM BEV3 platform), the Ioniq 6 boasts a single-motor layout with 225 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, and a dual-motor setup 320 horsepower and 446 pound-feet.
As an interesting side note, the Ioniq 6 features slim camera side mirrors, which effectively replace the side mirrors with cameras. Unfortunately, this technology doesn’t meet current National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) standards, and won’t be available in the US market.
Pricing will be announced in the spring of 2023, which is when the Ioniq 6 will go on sale.
“IONIQ 6 is well-positioned to compete in the EV segment for the millions of shoppers who are interested in transitioning to zero emissions transportation,” said Hyundai Motor North America president and CEO José Muñoz. “IONIQ 6 fits the image, efficiency and sportiness that many owners desire. IONIQ 6 and its interior space, battery options, charging speed and all-wheel drive capability will exceed customer expectations.”
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 joins the Ioniq 5 crossover as part of a larger EV plan, where Hyundai expects to introduce 17 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) worldwide by 2030. This is not unlike GM’s EV strategy, with 30 EVs launched worldwide by 2025.
As it stands, GM currently has no direct competitor to the Ioniq 6. In fact, the only electric-powered sedan announced thus far is the Cadillac Celestiq, which is positioned much higher up-market.
Cadillac Celestiq
That being said, it is likely that we will see more Cadillac EV sedans in the future, with the possibility of at least one Chevy sedan as well. In fact, both Cadillac and Buick have shared plans to go full BEV by 2030, with Chevy and GMC to follow by 2035. As a whole, GM goal is to reach full carbon neutrality by 2040.
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GM should revive some sedan nameplates for competition. Imagine the next gen Impala returning as a hot rod EV sedan. There’s already a great design out there for it: https://gmauthority.com/blog/2020/05/future-chevrolet-impala-rendered/
ugly
I like the styling. At least is does not look like every single electric vehicle out there. For example, Mercedes Benz new all electric crossover. Plain vanilla.
Hideous
As I see it Hyundai has no real Sedan either here. This is Butt Ugly.
At least the Cadillac EV has a good front end.
Probably won’t sell too many since Hyundai’s and Kia’s don’t qualify for the tax credit – being foreign sourced…. 2 years until Kia makes these cars in North America – at that point there will probably be a lot of them.
And that they aren’t going to bring many to the US to begin with. They probably focus most of their production on bigger EV markets like Europe and China. With some of it going to ZEV CARB states like California, Oregon, etc.
From Hyundai themselves, US 2023 availability will be “extremely limited” and at “select dealerships”.
Looks a bit like the Mercedes CLS. Can’t call the EVs Zero emissions. The energy for charging primarily comes from sources using Coal or NG.
That is the same source of energy for gasoline pumps. EVs can get charged fot free by solar power.
Solar and wind don’t have the capacity to even charge one car quickly… There was study recently that showed solar panels at charging stations is nothing more than a facade… Super charging is comparable to 4 houses with everything on.
They tried to copy the Benz and put a bad splash of 911 into it. Koreans generally steal their styling. Much of their other cars hid some Buick since one of their leaders came from Buick.
So clever, Hyundai: you even swiped Cadillac’s final “q” in the model names!
“Ioniq” has been used for awhile. It was first used for the Hyundai Ioniq hybrid hatchback which was a competitor for the Toyota Prius.
Why compete with profit-sucking rental cars who’s sales are in the toilet.
well, not all are sold as fleet rentals, I am looking at mid to large sized sedans for My wife’s replacement vehicle and there are just not many to choose from save Japanese or Korean. Harder still to find one with a real trans. so a $45,000 or so BEV is at least worth looking at.
@GetReal: Although profits to rental companies are lower than most retail sales, they are still sales. I’ve never really understood why so many bi**h about rental companies and vehicles being sold there. It’s a sale and the company makes something. Second, if the product is a good one, then there’s a chance the person renting that product may go buy one. Third, it gives a good source of a used sale after they come out of service.
Not only that, but have you seen rental lots now? The SUV/CUV’s are becoming the darling for them as there are now so few sedans to fill the need. What do you think will happen to those values? The SUV will become the sedan with (in your words) “profit-sucking rental cars who’s sales are in the toilet”.
In the 3/4 view from the front of the car, it looks like a stretched out 4-door VW Beetle.
My first impression was similar to others here – butt ugly. Just because it has 4 doors, is that why people call it a sedan? Or is it because its butt-ugly sloped rear end gives it a different look than something like the Buick Envista.
I’m trying to decide if I like the styling of this car. It is not ugly as some have it out to be but it’s not elegant or understated looking either but come across as plane Jane. For a vehicle in this class, looks may not be too important since it comes off as an appliance.
Range seems decent same as for potential performance stats.
GM should produce an electric Malibu.
Yes, but only if they give the Malibu the attention it requires.
They literally had it stuffed in the back behind all the other cars like an forgotten middle child 😂
The title of this article says it all. “GM has no EV sedan rival”. How sad.
EV Camaro should be inevitable.
Looks like a Porsche in the back and a Hyundai Tiburon in the front.
Has a bit of Porsche to it too. I’m an ICE guy, so I would not buy this. But it shows that GM still has lots of work to do. But hey, they have a $75k electric work truck lol
There are a lot of holes in GMs lineup. No 4runner/wrangler/bronco competitor. No maverick or santa cruz. Sedan lineup on life support.
Chevy needs an affordable EV sedan to take on the Camry, Accord, Civic space. EVs are an opportunity to Reclaim the sedan market.
I will continue daily driving my 69 yr. old Cadillac sedan. Mechanically simple. Inexpensive to maintain. Gets all the looks.
“As GM Has No EV Sedan Rival”
Neither does dodge or Ford.
Which is why I will be buying an 6, seeing as GM have not even announced anything it’s going to be awhile, I don’t want a stupid #uck!ng SUV/CUV to drive around in everyday, furthermore it’s the LEAST efficient way to have an EV.
GM if you had an EV Camaro or even an Malibu you would have a deposit right now, but now I have to buy freaking Hyundai.