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

60 km/h
90 km/h
130 km/h

Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+

876 km

12.3 kWh/100km 21°C

BMW i7 xDrive60

833 km

12.2 kWh/100km 24°C

Tesla Model Y Long Range (2023)

728 km

10.3 kWh/100km 38°C

Hyundai Ioniq 6 LR AWD

708 km

10.6 kWh/100km 24°C

Volkswagen ID.4 GTX

675 km

11.4 kWh/100km 17°C

Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD

659 km

13.2 kWh/100km 11°C

Tesla Model S 75D (2018, used)

633 km

10.5 kWh/100km 23°C

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 24°C.

At our lowest testing speed of 60 km/h the Ioniq 6 AWD LR impresses with great efficiency as it consumes only 10.6 kWh/100km. This is both due to the optimized on-board tech, which doesn’t require much energy to operate.

At the next speed of 90 km/h 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 130 km/h the Ioniq 6 did less impressively, consuming 22.3 kWh/100km. 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. .