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Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (650 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (39,000 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai IONIQ 6 or Lotus Eletre?

Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Hyundai IONIQ 6

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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • noticeably lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • clearly more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

IONIQ 6

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Hyundai IONIQ 6 is clearly cheaper – starting at 39,000 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 46,663 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is clearly more efficient: consuming 13.4 kWh/100km compared to 22.5 kWh/100km for the Lotus Eletre. That’s a difference of about 9.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 680 km, about 110 km more than the Lotus Eletre.

Eletre

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Eletre offers clearly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 650 HP. That’s roughly 268 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Hyundai IONIQ 6 takes 3.3 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers markedly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 770 Nm. That’s about 215 Nm more.

IONIQ 6

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai IONIQ 6 is noticeably lighter – 1,892 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 673 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers significantly more boot space – 688 L compared to 401 L. That’s a difference of about 287 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Eletre carries very slightly more – 485 kg compared to 438 kg. That’s a difference of about 47 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £39,000
IONIQ 6

Hyundai IONIQ 6

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 650 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.4 - 18.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 487 - 680 km
Hyundai IONIQ 6
Lotus Eletre

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Hyundai IONIQ 6

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 glides down the road with a poise that feels more runway model than commuter car, its sleek silhouette promising efficiency without trying too hard. Inside, a calm, minimalist cabin packed with clever, usable tech makes it a compelling choice for buyers who want electric motoring that's smart, stylish and quietly practical.

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Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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Hyundai IONIQ 6
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,000 - 65,100 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.4 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
487 - 680 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,892 - 2,241 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
371 - 401 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
-
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,880 - 1,940 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
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Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
386 - 438 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 650 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
125 - 478 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Lotus
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