The 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6—the sleek sedan version of the Ioniq 5 that was recently named 2023 MotorTrend SUV of the Year—has achieved a phenomenal EPA range estimate, maxing out at 361 miles on a single charge with a full battery in its long-range, rear-wheel drive configuration. The Ioniq 6’s new EPA MPGe rating matches the Lucid Air and bests any configuration of the Tesla Model 3. The most range you can get currently with a Tesla Model 3 is 356 miles. That’s a few shy of the Ioniq 6’s new 361-mile rating, but there’s a catch. The Ioniq 6 goes its distance with rear-wheel drive paired to a 77.4-kW battery pack, where the Model 3 achieves nearly as much while offering all-wheel drive (and a 82-kWh battery). Read original article here.
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