Interested in buying an electric car? Are you unable to choose between the Kia EV6 and the Hyundai IONIQ 5? Here, we have come with the comparison between these two e-cars! Read this article thoroughly to make a conclusion about which one you should consider buying.
Kia EV6 vs Hyundai IONIQ 5
The EV6 by Kia Motor and the IONIQ 5 by Hyundai Motor are all-electric sport utility vehicles (SUVs). The EV6 and IONIQ 5 are available in the Indian electric vehicle market with ex-showroom price ranges of ₹65.96 lakh and ₹46.30 lakh, respectively.
As per ARAI certification, both of these four-wheel EVs give a range above 600 kilometers on a full charge. You can check the side-by-side comparison between the EV6 and the IONIQ 5 tabulated below.
Powertrain & Performance
Aspect
Kia EV6
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Motor Configuration
RWD / AWD
RWD / AWD
Maximum Power
Up to 320 hp (239 kW)
Up to 320 hp (239 kW)
Torque
Up to 605 Nm
Up to 605 Nm
0–100 km/h Acceleration
~5.2 seconds
~5.1 seconds
Top Speed
185 km/h
185 km/h
Battery & Range
Aspect
Kia EV6
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Battery Capacity
84 kWh
63–77.4 kWh
Real-World Range
315–440 km
Up to 511 km (Long Range RWD)
Efficiency (MPGe)
Up to 115 MPGe
Up to 94 MPGe
Charging
Aspect
Kia EV6
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Fast Charging Time
10–80% in ~18 minutes (350 kW charger)
10–80% in ~18 minutes (350 kW charger)
Onboard Charger
10.9 kW
11 kW (estimated)
Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)
Yes, 3.6 kW
Yes, supports appliances
Dimensions
Aspect
Kia EV6
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Length
4,695 mm
4,715 mm
Width
1,890 mm
1,890 mm
Height
1,550 mm
1,585 mm
Wheelbase
2,900 mm
3,000 mm
Ground Clearance
160 mm
160 mm
Interior & Cargo
Aspect
Kia EV6
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Seating Capacity
5
5
Cargo Space
24.4 cu ft
27.5–58.5 cu ft
Cabin Design
Driver-focused, techy
Spacious, minimalist
Material Quality
Eco-friendly, premium
H-Tex, soft-touch, minimal
Infotainment & Connectivity
Aspect
Kia EV6
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Main Display
Panoramic curved screen
Dual 12.3-inch screens
Connectivity
Wireless Apple/Android Auto
Wireless charging, CarPlay/Android
Sound System
Meridian Premium Audio
Bose / Harman options
Additional Tech
V2L, Remote Smart Parking Assist 2
Highway Driving Assist, Smart Cruise
Safety Features
Aspect
Kia EV6
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Collision Avoidance
Yes, Forward & Blind-Spot
Yes, Forward & Blind-Spot
Lane Keeping Assist
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise
Yes
Yes, Smart Cruise
Parking Assistance
Remote Parking
Available, camera-based
Wheels & Tires
Aspect
Kia EV6
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Wheel Sizes
19–21 inch
19–20 inch
Tire Type
All-season
All-season
Run-flat Options
No
No
Suspension
Multi-link (rear)
Multi-link (rear)
Pros & Cons
Aspect
Kia EV6
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Pros
The e-car has attractive and sporty design and coupe-like crossover style, which gives it futuristic look.
The four-wheel EV has spacious and airy interior, which give the extra comfort to occupants.
It’s top variant features quick acceleration and strong performance, it is idasl for the drives who are seeking a sporty and dynamic driving experience.
The real-world range of this electric car is around 520 km, which is good enough to go on long drives.
Advanced infotainment with panoramic curved display make the interior techy and give a modern feeling.
The e-car also have fast charging option like the KV6. And it also has V2L functionality, which is used to use or charge electronics.
Fast charging option are available with DC charger, at charging station with the maximum charging power you can charge your EV from 10 to 80% within 18 minutes.
It has Retro-futuristic design, which give catchy and bold appearance to the EV.
Cons
It has small cargo (boot) space compared to IONIQ 5 by the Hyundai Motor.
It gives less sporty performance than the EV6.
The e-car’s higher-end variant ex-showroom price is around ₹65.9 lakh.
Like the EV6 by Kia Motors, the car does have very limited variants in the market.
In Indian electric vehicle market, it is a available is very limited variants.
Its interior give less premium feeling than the EV6.
The rear headroom of the EV is slightly compromised, because of coupe-like roofline.
The base variant of the car has very small power output.
If you are looking for a sporty and tech-focused e-car, then go with the EV6 by Kia, and if you want to have a four-wheel EV that is spacious, has a comfortable interior, and want to go on long drives with family, then you should consider buying the IONIQ 5 by Hyundai Motor.
Disclaimer: Specifications, features, and prices are indicative and may vary by region or model. Please confirm all details with authorized dealers before making a purchase decision.
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