Hyundai Ioniq 6 LR AWD real world range test

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Vik Braykov, 14 February 2024

Hyundai’s Ioniq lineup is growing and now we are testing the Ioniq 6 - the third model to carry the “Ioniq” name. It is a sleek midsize sedan with an distinct aerodynamic profile. The model is priced more aggressively than key rivals, yet it provides many modern features and creature comforts that let it punch above its price range.

Hyundai Ioniq 6 LR AWD real world range test

Today we are looking at the Hyundai Ioniq 6 LR AWD, which is the most powerful version of the model. It comes with a 77.4 kWh battery (75 kWh usable) and produces 239 kW (325 hp), which aren’t crazy numbers, but very respectable for a vehicle of its size and price.

We did an in-depth review of this Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD, but now we will dive into its consumption and efficiency and compare it to its rivals. Let’s look at what we measured on our test routes, which include constant driving at constant speeds at the same place with each car we test.

Range test results

37 mph
56 mph
81 mph

Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+

544 miles

5.1 mi/kWh 70°F

BMW i7 xDrive60

518 miles

5.1 mi/kWh 75°F

Tesla Model Y Long Range (2023)

452 miles

6 mi/kWh 100°F

Hyundai Ioniq 6 LR AWD

440 miles

5.9 mi/kWh 75°F

Volkswagen ID.4 GTX

419 miles

5.5 mi/kWh 63°F

Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD

409 miles

4.7 mi/kWh 52°F

Tesla Model S 75D (2018, used)

393 miles

5.9 mi/kWh 73°F

As we look into the results we notice how efficiency changes significantly as speed rises. Even though the Ioniq 6 AWD LR is marketed as one of the most aerodynamic cars in the world, a big part of that is the optional camera side-mirrors and the smaller wheels, whereas our test model didn’t have any of those and therefore it came a bit short of the best. The ambient temperature of our testing was close to perfect with 75°F.

At our lowest testing speed of 37 mph the Ioniq 6 AWD LR impresses with great efficiency as it consumes only 5.9 mi/kWh. This is both due to the optimized on-board tech, which doesn’t require much energy to operate.

At the next speed of 56 mph the Ioniq 6 once again shows solid results and among the greatest we've ever tested in that category.

At the highest testing speed of 81 mph the Ioniq 6 did less impressively, consuming 2.8 mi/kWh. The result is still solid, but it just stand out as much as the aerodynamic shape and claims for sublime efficiency would have you believe.

In conclusion, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD LR is an excellently efficient EV if not really outstanding. The results of the most common version with the regular side-mirrors and larger 20-inch wheels are good for a midsize sedan and for its price it is a fantastic product. We just wish that Hyundai didn’t raise our hopes that much with its PR campaign, which probably overpromised.

We now suggest you use the widget below to find out the Ioniq 6’s range in every combination of speed and temperature you might need. We've used our real world tests and a complex model to provide an estimate that should be as close to the actual performance as possible.

This article contains localized units and prices. .