Hyundai has been spotted testing a prototype for a compact electric sedan called the Ioniq 6.
While it may look like a modern interpretation of the Dodge Neon under heavy camouflage, the final design is expected to resemble the original. Hyundai Prophecy Concept Launching in 2020.
Some of the more unusual features of the Prophecy concept, such as joystick control, will not make it to production. But some styling features of the concept, such as pixelated lights and propeller-inspired wheels to reduce air drag, can be seen on the prototype.
The Ioniq 6 will be revealed soon, which means we should see it arrive as a 2023 model. It will feature the Hyundai Motor Group’s E-GMP modular EV platform that debuted during the year. Ioniq 5 and also shared with those involved Kia EV6 and Genesis GV60. This platform will also underpin a large crossover that Hyundai will launch in 2024, maybe Ioniq 7.
The platform supports a 0-60 mph time of under 3.5 seconds, a top speed of 161 mph, and a range of nearly 300 miles. Those numbers could be for an Ioniq 6 N performance band model, a model Hyundai has teased in the past. Hyundai has been working on a Ioniq 5 WOMENand had a Kia EV6 GT with a capacity of 576 hp.
The E-GMP platform also features an 800-volt electrical system, which makes charging at high kilowatts possible — we’re talking 80% charge in 18 minutes. Another feature is two-way charging, allowing the E-GMP vehicle to power devices and homes, and even charge other electric vehicles.
Hyundai Prophecy Concept
Hyundai Prophecy Concept
Hyundai Prophecy Concept
Hyundai hasn’t confirmed the Ioniq 6 for the US but there’s a good chance we’ll see it here. It can even be built here, as Hyundai in 2021 has already announced plans invests $7.4 billion in its operations in the United States By 2025, most of this money will be spent on ramping up production of electric vehicles.
The Ioniq 6 will compete directly with the Tesla Model 3 and to a lesser extent the higher-end BMW i4 and Polestar 2.
Stay tuned for more Ioniq 6 details as development continues.
