Compare performance (490 HP vs 650 HP), boot space and price (45,900 £ vs 39,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL6 or Hyundai IONIQ 6?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
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.
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 noticeably 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 only slightly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Hyundai IONIQ 6 is moderately 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.
The Hyundai IONIQ 6 is far ahead 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.
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.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
|
Price
39,000 - 65,100 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
-
|
Consumption L/100km
-
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
|
Consumption kWh/100km
13.4 - 18.7 kWh/100km
|
|
Electric Range
406 - 529 km
|
Electric Range
487 - 680 km
|
|
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
|
co2
0 g/km
|
co2
0 g/km
|
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Dimensions and Body |
|
|---|---|
|
Body Type
SUV
|
Body Type
Hatchback
|
|
Seats
5
|
Seats
5
|
|
Doors
5
|
Doors
-
|
|
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
|
Curb weight
1,892 - 2,241 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
597 L
|
Trunk capacity
371 - 401 L
|
|
Length
4,854 mm
|
Length
-
|
|
Width
1,987 mm
|
Width
1,880 - 1,940 mm
|
|
Height
1,703 mm
|
Height
-
|
|
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
|
Max trunk capacity
-
|
|
Payload
455 - 475 kg
|
Payload
386 - 438 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
|
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
|
|
Power HP
490 HP
|
Power HP
170 - 650 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 8.3 s
|
|
Max Speed
200 km/h
|
Max Speed
-
|
|
Torque
700 Nm
|
Torque
350 - 770 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
-
|
Number of Cylinders
-
|
|
Power kW
360 kW
|
Power kW
125 - 478 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
-
|
Engine capacity
-
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2023
|
Model Year
2026
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
|
|
Brand
NIO
|
Brand
Hyundai
|