Hyundai Australia has confirmed the 2024 pricing and specification for its Ioniq 6 electric fastback sedan, with pricing now starting from $65,500 before on-road costs.
The price of entry has therefore dropped by $8500, putting the Ioniq 6 now much more in line with key electric rivals such as the Tesla Model 3 and the Polestar 2.
But there is a catch: the cheaper entry model, simply called Ioniq 6, uses a smaller battery as standard, along with a less powerful RWD motor than the old base model…which now becomes the mid-spec car.
Hyundai has updated the Ioniq 6 for 2024, including dropping prices
Hyundai has done some mixing around for its 2024 Ioniq 6 lineup, with the eponymous Ioniq 6 now the base version, followed by the Dynamiq as the mid grade and Epiq as the flagship.
While the base model is RWD-only, 2024 will mark the first time Hyundai will allow Aussie Ioniq 6 buyers the choice of RWD or AWD for the higher Dynamiq and Epiq grades.
The base Ioniq 6 grade can be specced with either a 53kWh battery or the long-range 77.4kWh battery that is standard on the higher grades.
The Ioniq 6 is now a better price competitor to the likes of the Tesla Model 3
These changes have been made possible in part due to better supply. So far in 2023, Hyundai has delivered 468 examples of the Ioniq 6 to Australian buyers. By comparison, Tesla has delivered 15,718 Model 3s in the same period.
Hyundai’s local arm expects good levels of supply for both Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 models right into 2024. The updated Ioniq 6 is available to purchase now through the Hyundai website.
Ioniq 6 cheaper thanks to available smaller battery
New to the Ioniq 6 lineup is a new base grade, simply called ‘Ioniq 6’, which uses a smaller 53kWh battery pack and rear-wheel drive to deliver 111kW of power and 350Nm of torque.
Inside the Ioniq 6 Epiq flagship grade
This new base grade has a claimed WLTP range of 429km and is now on sale for the lowest price yet for an Ioniq 6 – $65,500 before on-road costs – positioning the model not too far off the Tesla Model 3 rear-drive that currently costs $61,900 before on-road costs.
If range anxiety may be on your mind, the base Ioniq 6 can also be specced with a larger 77.4kWh extended range battery that will allow owners to travel up to 614km (WLTP). It’s priced from $71,500 before on-road costs.
Other changes for Ioniq 6 for 2024
Hyundai has reduced the price of the Ioniq 6 to better compete with cars like the Model 3
All Ioniq 6s for 2024 now include a battery condition system as standard that can activate in cold climates for improved DC charging. This software can also automatically preheat the battery when a charging destination is set through the onboard satellite navigation.
Cabin heating for the Ioniq 6 will be thanks to a new heat pump that uses wasted heat from other energy sources in the vehicle to warm the cabin.
The remainder of the Ioniq 6 range, including current powertrains for all-wheel drive, remain the same for 2024.
The 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 range is now on sale in Australia
Key specifications of the 2024 Ioniq 6
Standard equipment for the Ioniq 6 base grade includes the following:
- 12.3-inch instrument cluster
- 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Six-speaker sound system
- Wireless phone charging
- Dual zone climate control
- LED headlights, tail lights and daytime running lights
- 10-way power driver’s seat
- Ambient lighting
- Smart key
- Four USB ports
- V2L function for inside use
Hyundai as a brand offers both combustion and electric options for buyers
The Dynamiq adds:
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Pirelli P Zero tyres
- Heated front seats
- Head-up display
- Eight-speaker sound system
- Leather appointed seats
- 10-way power passenger seats
- Alloy pedals
The charging port from the Hyundai Ioniq 6
The Epiq grade adds:
- Glass sunroof
- Premium relaxation seats
- Memory for driver’s seat
- Ventilated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- Heated steering wheel
Hyundai Ioniq 6 2024: prices in Australia
All prices listed are before on-road costs.
- Ioniq 6 RWD: $65,500 (NEW)
- Ioniq 6 RWD: $71,500 (NEW)
- Dynamiq RWD: $77,500 (-$3500)
- Dynamiq AWD: $82,000 (NEW)
- Epiq RWD: $81,000 (NEW)
- Epiq AWD: $85,500 (-$1788)
