Hyundai Unveils Ioniq 6: The Future of Electric Sedans Debuts in LA!

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At the 2022 LA Auto Show held at the LA Convention Center in the U.S.,

Hyundai Motor unveiled the Ioniq 6, its sedan electric vehicle, for the first time in North America.

Hyundai launched the Ioniq 6 globally last July, marking it as the second model of Hyundai's dedicated electric vehicle brand, Ioniq.

The vehicle recorded the highest number of pre-orders on the first day in South Korea and recently sold out on the first day of pre-orders in Europe, gaining immense popularity worldwide.

To maximize aerodynamic performance, the Ioniq 6 features a sleek, streamlined design called 'Electrified Streamliner,' which extends the interior space to create unique and beautiful proportions.

The car incorporates new technologies such as a rear spoiler, exterior active air flaps, wheel air curtains, wheel cap reducers, and optimized underbody shapes to enhance aerodynamics.

Additionally, Hyundai expanded the range of wireless software updates, previously limited to the infotainment system, to include the car's main electronic control units, enhancing convenience for customers.

Hyundai achieved an impressive drag coefficient of 0.21, making the Ioniq 6 one of the most aerodynamically efficient vehicles on the market.

The vehicle also boasts a remarkable electric consumption efficiency of 6.2 km/kWh and a substantial driving range of 524 km on a single charge, as certified by the Ministry of Industry.

In terms of size, the Ioniq 6 measures 191.1 inches in length, 74.0 inches in width, and 58.9 inches in height, making it longer and wider than the Tesla Model 3, which measures 184.6 inches in length, 72.8 inches in width, and 56.6 inches in height.

To respond to the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act, which offers a $7,500 (approximately 10 million KRW) subsidy for electric vehicles, Hyundai has begun establishing a local electric vehicle factory ahead of schedule.

However, mass production of electric vehicles is not expected to start until 2025,

so Hyundai's electric vehicles are likely to be excluded from tax benefits until the factory is operational and production begins.

Hyundai announced that the Ioniq 6 will officially launch in the North American market in the first half of next year.

Additionally, Hyundai unveiled the high-performance rolling lab vehicle N Vision 74 at the LA Auto Show, marking its first appearance in North America.

N Vision 74 is the first hybrid rolling lab from the N brand, developed by combining battery motors and hydrogen fuel cells, offering the advantages of long driving range and fast charging associated with hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.