Head to head
Tesla Model 3 vs Hyundai Ioniq 6
A side-by-side comparison of published Australian specifications, including WLTP range figures.
The verdict
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 offers more range — 515 km WLTP against 465 km, a gap of about 50 km between charges. The Tesla Model 3 is the better fit for families needing extra boot space, with 594 litres and 5 seats versus 401 litres and 5 in the Hyundai Ioniq 6. On price the Tesla Model 3 starts about A$13,850 lower, while the quicker of the two off the line is the Hyundai Ioniq 6 at 5.1s.
On the measured specifications below, the Tesla Model 3 leads in 2 areas and the Hyundai Ioniq 6 in 3.
Specs side by side
Price from (new)(Lower is better)
Range (WLTP)
Battery
Body type
Seats
Boot space
0–100 km/h(Lower is better)
Standout feature
How they score
Each attribute is a percentile against every EV on sale in Australia — 100 means best in the dataset. These are the same attributes our recommender uses.
Range
Price
Family space
Performance
Tech