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Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs NIO EL6 comparison

Compare performance (650 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (39,000 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai IONIQ 6 or NIO EL6?

Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs NIO EL6: Key differences

Hyundai IONIQ 6

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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NIO EL6

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

IONIQ 6

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai IONIQ 6 is somewhat cheaper – starting at 39,000 £ , while the NIO EL6 costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,815 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is considerably more efficient: consuming 13.4 kWh/100km compared to 20.4 kWh/100km for the NIO EL6. That’s a difference of about 7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 680 km, about 151 km more than the NIO EL6.

EL6

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers clearly more power – delivering 650 HP compared to 490 HP. That’s roughly 160 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the NIO EL6 takes 4.5 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai IONIQ 6 delivers barely more torque with 770 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

IONIQ 6

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai IONIQ 6 is a bit lighter – 1,892 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 323 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL6 offers visibly more boot space – 597 L compared to 401 L. That’s a difference of about 196 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO EL6 carries barely more – 475 kg compared to 438 kg. That’s a difference of about 37 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 is clearly superior overall 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
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Hyundai IONIQ 6

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Reviews Hyundai IONIQ 6

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NIO EL6

The NIO EL6 blends coupe-like styling with a spacious, tech-packed cabin that makes it feel more premium than its price tag suggests. It steers with quiet confidence and clever conveniences — including NIO's battery-swap option — so long trips start to feel like pure driving pleasure rather than logistical planning.

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Reviews NIO EL6

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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,000 - 65,100 £
Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
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
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
487 - 680 km
Electric Range
406 - 529 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,892 - 2,241 kg
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
371 - 401 L
Trunk capacity
597 L
Length
-
Length
4,854 mm
Width
1,880 - 1,940 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
-
Height
1,703 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Payload
386 - 438 kg
Payload
455 - 475 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
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
125 - 478 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
NIO
What drive types are available for the Hyundai IONIQ 6?

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 is available as All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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