For its combination of striking good looks, a world-class highway drive and an unbeatable range-for-the-dollar quotient, the Ioniq 6 easily earns my recommendation as the best EV for long-range driving again in 2025. You don’t have to take my word for it, either. In fact, since its launch in late 2022, the model has won numerous international awards for design and value, en route to securing the title of 2023 World Car of the Year, as voted upon by a panel of experts. In the past year or so, the Ioniq 6 has collected a few new awards, including a Car and Driver Editors Choice Award (in the Electric Compact Sedan category) and a 2025 Top Pick EV award from Cars.com, specifically recognizing the Ioniq 6 as one of the best EVs in range, innovation and value.
Hyundai’s sleekest EV features so-called “streamliner” styling and gives shoppers a compelling alternative to long-range luxury EVs at a considerable price advantage. When it comes to delivering a drive that’s long-range ready, few electrics for the money stack up so well as an overall package.
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What’s new in the Ioniq 6 for 2025?
Changes for the 2025 model year are minimal, as this is only the Ioniq 6’s third year on sale.
You’ll find a unique, open, airy and high-tech cabin complete with generous outward sight lines. The Ioniq 6 is easy to drive and manoeuvre, and features a wide range of connected and convenience features designed to make life easier, including turn-signal camera mirrors.
The chassis, suspension and steering of the Ioniq 6 are expertly calibrated to make hours of highway road-tripping disappear with ease. The price point and battery help make this popular model my top pick in this category for the second year running.
What is the Ioniq 6 price in Canada?
The 2025 Ioniq 6 still stacks up as a compelling buy for affordable long-range EV driving, with a $54,999 MSRP for the Preferred Long Range version with rear-wheel drive and $58,399 for the Preferred Long Range with all-wheel drive (AWD).
Look for standard ultra fast-charging, dual 12.3-inch displays, and little less than the market’s very latest safety and connectivity tech. There’s no base model here: the Ioniq 6’s premium price tag reflects its long list of standard high-end equipment.
What is the driving range of the Ioniq 6?
All Ioniq 6 models use a 77.4-kWh long-range battery, and shoppers can choose between rear-wheel or all-wheel drive to suit their needs. With a single rear motor, look for 225 horsepower and a range of up to 550 kilometres. With the additional front motor for AWD, make it 320 horsepower, with range dropping to about 500 kilometres (but as low as 435, depending on your wheel size choice).
To help make long-distance driving a breeze, the Ioniq 6’s battery pack can be recharged from 0% to 80% in under 20 minutes on a 350-kWh charger. That same charger can add over 100 kilometres of range in just over five minutes, but remember that electric car batteries charge much faster when they’re empty than when they’re full.