Hyundai IONIQ 6 Gets Major Upgrade: Faster Charging, Enhanced Range, and Sleek Design Overhaul Await in 2024
Hyundai is set to enhance its IONIQ 6 electric fastback, aiming to elevate design, charging capabilities, and vehicle range. Since its debut in July 2022, the IONIQ 6 has made a significant mark, notably for its efficiency and performance grounded in Hyundai’s Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP).
The current model, particularly the 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 6 Long Range RWD with 18″ wheels, has been spotlighted as the most energy-efficient EV in the U.S. for 2024, achieving a stunning 140 MPGe (combined) rating from the U.S. Department of Energy. Looking forward, Hyundai’s latest revisions promise to push these benchmarks even higher. Expected changes include a sleek design overhaul featuring new headlights inspired by the Sonata, with a unique arrangement due to the distinct placement of the logo, refreshed interior aesthetics, and an updated rear design.
Beyond aesthetics, enhancements to the IONIQ 6’s performance are particularly anticipated. Hyundai aims to shorten charging times and potentially extend the vehicle’s range, further solidifying its status among leading EVs. In comparative terms, the upcoming changes to the IONIQ 6 seem to parallel improvements seen in the 2025 model of the IONIQ 5, which boasts an increased battery capacity and improved range, alongside faster charging capabilities.
Currently, prototypes of the upgraded IONIQ 6 are undergoing testing phases, with Hyundai targeting a launch in May of the upcoming year. The introduction of a sportier N model by September adds to the excitement surrounding the brand’s EV lineup.
Intriguing developments are also on the horizon concerning production. Hyundai’s new EV plant in Georgia is slated to begin operations later this year, initiating with the IONIQ 5. There are subsequent plans to integrate the new IONIQ 6 into this production line after its launch.
The anticipation and expectations for the upgraded IONIQ 6 are palpable among the electric vehicle community. Some suggest that Hyundai might benefit from standardizing smaller wheels across their models to increase range more effectively than solely through enlarging battery capacity.
As Hyundai continues to innovate within the EV sector, the upcoming upgrades to the IONIQ 6 represent a significant step in the evolution of electric vehicles, promising enhanced efficiency, design, and performance that are likely to set new standards in the industry.
