2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 / Real Game Changer

Electric cars are often great on paper, but some of their tradeoffs and flaws keep most from achieving a mainstream status. The Ioniq 6 looks to change that and as a result, it should scare cars like the Tesla Model 3, upcoming Chevrolet Bolt and countless other EVs!
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00:00 Intro / Pricing
00:55 Range / Charging
02:06 Exterior
03:09 Interior
05:43 Backseat / Trunk
06:40 Driving Impressions
11:54 Reliability / Final Thoughts

[@guillermosolares3096]

Probably the best way to make a move over an EV is to lease it for 3 years. Then wait to see what will be the new range and new features. If the battery dies it will be on Hyundai and not on you to replace it. At the end, you can get a new EV evolution with better features, more DC fast chargers network, etc. Actually I just read an article that in Europe about 85% of EV drivers prefer the leasing deals for exactly the same reason. I got mine in $37,000 after $7,500 Instant tax cash rebate + $2,500 Loyalty owners + $3,000 from dealership discount... (after buying 8 cars for the same dealership in last 11 years). And I am planning to see what the new cars will be in 3 years to decide if I keep it or not... most probably not. Good Luck!

[@katiecannon8186]

In pictures I thought this thing was dog ugly. But I recently saw one in person & I actually loved the looks. Very eye catching.

[@HowToBeABusinessAnalyst]

From photos and videos, I first thought I didn't like this and it's back was too hunched in the middle but I saw one in person at a dealership for the first time today and it's really good looking! I've never owned or driven an EV but am seriously considering one for my next car. This is now on the short list.

[@svengaefgen5909]

I own an AWD First Edition since 9 months, and I love it. It has HUD, moon roof, heated rear seats, and here in Germany the HPC coverage is very good, so the fast charging is a real advantage.

[@l10industries]

Just bought a 2024 Ioniq 6 Limited AWD the other day and it was discounted $7,500 by Hyundai and $3,850 by the dealer. Really helped to push me to buy it. It is definitely a more competitive car at ~$43,000.

[@arizonafijiicedtea4204]

Dude where is your dealer I need that

[@jameswalsh6131]

That is a really nice looking car. Great review! Happy New Year Tyler!

[@Realistick]

Same to you!

[@Diego-oy6en]

Im always shocked at your subscriber count, quality videos!!

[@Realistick]

Thanks! I’m hoping the sub count will react to further quality improvements

[@JohnThomWebb]

Tyler talking about things popping up and getting excited has me sweating and struggling to breathe.

[@TheHandsomebaby]

Great review as usual. I've just noticed that you don't change your hand positions when steering. I usually use hand-to-hand or hand-over-hand for quicker and more comfortable steering.

[@Realistick]

Thanks, around corners I don’t, but in parking lots I do!

[@TheHandsomebaby]

@@Realistick My wife drives like that and I keep pushing her to change. But, I guess it doesn't matter for over-6-feet driver like you. BTW, thanks for the great shots of Btown. Love the place.

[@KingTechHD]

I’ve had it for 2 weeks and love my 2024 Ioniq 6. Went with the AWD SEL. The 20in wheels & added tech made it hard to pass up. Leasing for $550 with $1000 down. Great deal

[@bafattvahetere]

The first thing I would change is the light screen. Much better in dark with colors.

[@kazemi88]

I love mine. Had it almost a month. The only thing I don’t like….i wish it was brighter at night during the rain. The lack of fog lights is different

[@ThingsIDoRemember]

I believe I read recently Hyundai released an update for wireless CarPlay and android auto

[@Hardcoreweather1]

how about at 80mph ?

[@vincentkearns1421]

I enjoyed your review thanks and just to note reviews don’t seem to notice how intrusive these “bongs” actually are in these new EV’s. I bought one of these cars six months ago and the bongs never stop…it constantly bongs if you put on/off the cruise control, open the door while charging, one km over the speed limit, move into a different speed limit zone, also you have to keep moving the steering wheel or it constantly warns you to put your hands back on the steering wheel by “bonging”. On most trips it warns you to “take a break” if the car wheels go near the roads studs! There appears to be an oppression with bongs!

[@bafattvahetere]

It is a COW. Computer On Wheel.

[@user-xk5gd7sg9e]

I had the Ioniq 6 2023 for 10 months and it’s a great car. But in the last few weeks, I am experiencing overheating problems with level 2 charging at home. Result after visiting the dealer for ICCU recall, I lost 50% of charging speed from 9,4kw/hr to 5,3kw/hr… Not clear yet if Hyundai will be helping to fix this but so far not much collaboration. Maybe the reason why there is now a class action Litigation filed. If you have some information related to the issue, it would be great but I suggest potential buyers for 2024 model should be very careful before buying.

[@winc06]

What a nice review. The range would be greatly freeing I would think thankfully not another SUV. I would prefer an EV combination of a smaller size without sacrificing a nice interior like my GTI. Seems to be a missing EV category so far.

[@alengreen589]

it´s not bad.

[@1Springloaded]

👍🏻

[@wholeNwon]

Glad I won't be hit with the added depreciation on the models that can't use Tesla superchargers.

[@Realistick]

Hopefully the upcoming adapters and maybe software updates will keep that from being a mess for those

[@wholeNwon]

@@Realistick Hope shouldn't be part of important financial decisions. Of course, advancing battery technology is also a risk for owners. Perhaps leasing will finally be smart for EVs. Maybe buying the cars but leasing the use of exchangeable batteries will become popular.

[@Realistick]

@@wholeNwonHyundai says that the adapters should work with all Hyundai EVs with CCS ports by Q1 2025, so that shouldn’t be a substantial factor in determining resale. Hyundai/Kia do not perform great in resale to begin with so perhaps snag up a strong lease deal if you see it.

[@wholeNwon]

@@Realistick Well, I think I'll stick with what has worked for me in the past...Toyota/Lexus. That's if I ever buy another car again. 25 yrs. with my '98 LS400 and it's still great.

[@kwisatzsawyer]

FFS don't block both lanes of traffic.

[@Realistick]

Closed road.

[@sasothestrategizer]

Maybe, just maybe the Ioniq 5 N,,,,

[@Realistick]

I can’t wait to see the ioniq 6 n too

[@katiecannon8186]

Wish they’d shrink the 5 down to golf size. I’d buy one then.

[@Realistick]

A small hatch with good quality and charging performance would be excellent! Maybe the next chevy bolt will do that

[@katiecannon8186]

@@Realistick Here’s hoping.

[@katiecannon8186]

No apple car play? 😬

[@Realistick]

No wireless carplay. It is present, but it is wired.

[@katiecannon8186]

@@Realistick Oooooh. That’s good.

[@davidglad]

I thought the real game changer was an article saying Toyota will warranty a million miles on the solid state batteries when those EVs go into production. Likely what it takes for a lot more people to embrace it.

[@katiecannon8186]

I wouldn’t hold my breath for that.

[@davidglad]

@@katiecannon8186 I get most _sane_ people anyways are happy to watch from the sidelines. Although for people able to wait to buy, perhaps such a warranty (forget whether it promised 15 years) can help create a market of customers and sufficient demand when they launch it. Even if the warranty wouldn't be as generous with other components. In the meantime, we of course know what we get from gasoline/hybrid vehicles.

[@genzigzag]

Just don't drive over a speed bump hard or hit road debris. Here in Canada Hyundai dealers are recommending replacing the battery pack with minimal damage on the exterior shielding and no warning lights, leading to the vehicle being written off by insurers. Over $60k to replace and install the battery. I'm not sold on EV's yet.

[@Realistick]

I completely respect the hesitancy but that story is not what it seems. That was one report from a scamming dealership trying to rob an insurance company. It's not enough to damn the Ioniq 6 (that was actually an ioniq 5). The actual owner forums for these and owner reviews from edmunds are overwhelmingly positive. The biggest common issue people should actually be weary over is the 12v electrical system flaw that people were initially experiencing with ioniq 5! Trust me, if people were hitting speed bumps and bricking cars, we'd have class action lawsuits immediately (in fact there was a proposed lawsuit over a few reports of overheating during level 2 charging for the ioniq 5).

[@BoopSnoot]

A second person came forward that encountered almost the same issue with her vehicle in a follow-up story. Basically, if for whatever reason your battery dies, the replacement costs are so high its a writeoff. Sad. @@Realistick

[@Realistick]

@@BoopSnoot the cost for a replacement is super high but that dealer was still scamming. The battery price is a valid reason to be skeptical but this sort of issue does not seem to be a common report, these aren’t that easy to break but I’ll keep my eyes peeled for further reports. Hopefully replacement costs can come down but I wouldn’t worry about speed bumps and whatnot!

[@genzigzag]

​​@@Realistick there have been 2 reports so far in Canada with similar outcomes, my point is more along the lines of the broader EV ownership experience, taking into consideration, insuring vehicles, the dealer education and experience(which for Hyundai is abysmal) long term costs, let alone if they battery manufacturers will continue to make that particular battery. Think about it, a 12V automobile battery is standardized. Each EV on the market uses a proprietary configuration, I can't see these cars batteries being supported 7 - 10yrs down the road. Irony is the move to EV is supposed to help the environment, reality is that it will create a vast number of throw away vehicles.

[@labradachig1976]

@Realistick Not being nitpicky, but did you mean "wary" and not "weary"?

[@user-hr6pz5hf9q]

I'm pretty sure they slashed the price of that car because it's not selling. And the bottom spec, arguably the least attractive model, gets the best range. The whole thing is just a debacle.

[@Realistick]

Possibly but Ioniq sales like tripled in 2023, so there’s more to it. The Ioniqs are great. Subaru and Toyota’s ev… that’s a pricing debacle😂

[@rudykawi]

Not as interesting as ioniq 5

[@bearclaw5115]

Drives much better, longer range, more interesting styling than Ionic 5.

[@kpmmsupervision1297]

It will need new battery in 2 years. In Canada a customer was asked 60k for the damn new battery. He went public on tv and then manufacture said it was a mistake from the dealer. Go buy this crap then cry!!!!

[@Realistick]

A dealer trying to scam insurance sounds pretty accurate, if it’s a real issue we’ll see a lawsuit soon so keep your eyes peeled for that before condemning it. There’s not really a reason why this would be any different from a Tesla.

[@toronado455]

The battery didn't just suddenly fail. That customer was involved in a collision (lumber on the road I think) which totalled the battery pack.

[@bafattvahetere]

@@toronado455 He was driving his Streamliner off-road!

[@kpmmsupervision1297]

⁠@@EpicDrew15hahah I have a life dude, go do your own research, I don’t need to prove you anything. Obviously you are from that generation that has to be told and taught! So long squeak! Don’t be so fragile!

[@infernoking7504]

Looks nice to bad its a kia aka garbage wont hold its value in 10 years or last that long.

[@AmericanBusinessman422]

EVs are a terrible choice. The 5 year plan for these is to ditch it as like a battery in an iphone, its battery life is quaint. The maintenance on them are replacing the entire battery which seems to cost more than the car and doubles down on pissing off the environmentals. Its a gimmick that the masses havent fallen for.

[@Realistick]

5 years, you’re kidding right? I’m not the biggest EV guy but if you’re going to bash them, do realize that modern batteries are designed to last 10-20 years of charge cycles and can go 300k miles (many variables there).

[@bearclaw5115]

Good thing you don't know what you are talking about. The vast majority of EV's will wear out before there batteries need replacing.

[@toronado455]

Happy New Year! 🏆

[@Realistick]

Thanks and to you as well!

[@WD-mv1rm]

I have a ioniq 6. SE. awd. “Long range” 2024. It’s junk. Constantly looking for a charge station. 300 miles max.