The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 was originally set to launch in June 2022, but recent reports suggest a possible delay to July or August. Therefore, it seems more accurate to expect production to commence around July or August. Hyundai claims that the Ioniq 6 can travel over 500 kilometers on a single charge. This vehicle marks the first electric sedan built on Hyundai's dedicated electric vehicle platform, e-GMP. Currently available electric sedans include the Tesla Model 3, BMW i4 Gran Coupe, and Polestar 2, while luxury sedans include the Mercedes EQS and Audi e-Tron, with Genesis offering the Genesis G80 electric model.

Hyundai plans to produce the Ioniq 6 at its Asan plant in South Chungcheong Province between June and July. Recent media reports indicate that production might start in August as well. In the first quarter, the Asan plant halted operations to conduct construction for trial production of the Ioniq 6. Although Hyundai initially aimed to begin mass production in early March, they postponed the schedule to allow for additional development work, including enhancements to product appeal. Reports suggest that the chairman of Hyundai issued a special directive to delay the launch if any quality issues arise.

First, they have reportedly increased the driving range on a single charge. Initially, the plan was to use a 72.6 kWh battery like the Ioniq 5, but they have now opted for a 77.4 kWh battery. Consequently, the driving range has reportedly increased to approximately 515 kilometers. Among electric vehicles sold domestically, only the long-range versions of the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y meet the environmental standard of exceeding 500 kilometers on a single charge. This is why the Ioniq 6 is considered a competitor to the Tesla Model 3. The recently released BMW i4 and Polestar 2 also fall short of the 500-kilometer range. The Ioniq 6's powertrain is expected to include an all-wheel-drive dual motor model with over 300 horsepower and a more affordable single motor model with over 200 horsepower.

Hyundai's Ioniq 6 has emerged as a compact sedan in the C-segment. Its code name was CE. According to the latest information, its length measures 4,855 mm, making it 45 mm shorter than the Sonata, but its wheelbase of 2,950 mm is longer than the Grandeur's 2,885 mm. This indicates that the interior space is larger than that of the Grandeur, a mid-size sedan, and since it is based on a dedicated electric vehicle platform that does not require an engine compartment, the interior space is expected to be even more spacious. The width and height measure 1,880 mm and 1,495 mm respectively, which means it is 20 mm wider and 50 mm taller than the Sonata. This makes the Ioniq 6 wider and taller than the Grandeur as well. Consequently, the interior space of the Ioniq 6 is expected to compete favorably with that of large internal combustion engine sedans.

The design of the Ioniq 6 is based on the 2020 Prophecy Concept. The Prophecy emphasized aerodynamic design, featuring a seamless curve that flows from the front to the rear of the vehicle.

Subsequent modifications were made to apply the design to the Ioniq 6, resulting in some differences. They revised the designs of the front and rear bumpers and headlamps, and partial adjustments were made to the vehicle's dimensions.

The Ioniq 6 may feature an innovative lighting grille. Instead of a traditional radiator grille, a lighting grille could be installed, allowing for new interpretations and expressions in vehicle design. Hyundai Mobis has revealed a prototype of the lighting grille, which serves as a digital panel that can communicate with the outside world regarding traffic conditions or vehicle status, depending on the driver's preferences.