Head to head
Tesla Model 3 vs Hyundai Ioniq 6
A side-by-side comparison of published US specifications, including EPA range figures.
The verdict
The Tesla Model 3 offers more range — 363 miles EPA against 305, a gap of about 58 miles between charges. The Tesla Model 3 is the better fit for families needing extra cargo space, with 594 litres and 5 seats versus 401 litres and 5 in the Hyundai Ioniq 6. On price the Hyundai Ioniq 6 starts about $3,840 lower, while the quicker of the two to 60mph 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 (EPA)
Battery
Body type
Seats
Cargo space
0–60 mph(Lower is better)
Standout feature
How they score
Each attribute is a percentile against every EV on sale in the US — 100 means best in the dataset. These are the same attributes our recommender uses.
Range
Price
Family space
Performance
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