Learn everything about the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6

[@MikesCarInfo]

Well done Steve!

[@CarsWithSteve]

Thanks Mike! Have you already picked up an Ioniq 6 or is it on the list for your next ride?

[@MikesCarInfo]

@CarsWithSteve I have been lucky enough to review a couple of them. It's one of my favorite modern cars.

[@CarsWithSteve]

Oh nice, just checked out your channel, great stuff! What’s your favourite EV that you’ve tested so far?

[@MikesCarInfo]

@@CarsWithSteve Probably the BMW i5 M60.

[@CarsWithSteve]

Haven't gotten into reviewing the BMW lineup yet but I'll add that one to the list for the new year. What did you like the most about it?

[@stevenlee5855]

This is an underrated channel. Amazing review! Love the details!

[@CarsWithSteve]

Thanks so much Steven! Always great to hear when people enjoy all the details I cover off

[@cliff9887]

who is rating this channel low?

[@KingTechHD]

It’s a great EV. I got mine 3 months ago after having the same ICE car for 10yrs. It’s a major improvement. Drives great, 20” rims, different & sporty style, nice lights, safety features. It’s FAST

[@CarsWithSteve]

Always good to hear current owners saying that they love it! I'm considering an EV for my next primary driver and it's a tie right now between this or the Mach-E

[@bafattvahetere]

Fast indeed. Even in ECO mode with my "heavy" foot.

[@petecullen]

Thank you so much for this incredibly detailed review Steve! I’m EV shopping and I’m pretty sure this is my next car 🎉

[@CarsWithSteve]

You're welcome! I think you'll love it. What car are you driving right now?

[@petecullen]

@@CarsWithSteve it’s an old Mazda 2 so a big step up! My wife just got the VW ID5 this week which she loves.

[@CarsWithSteve]

Wow just a bit of a change for sure. Are there any others on the list for you or is this going to be the one you go for?

[@petecullen]

@@CarsWithSteve I think you sold it to me!

[@CarsWithSteve]

Haha, nice! Enjoy the new ride

[@edwardgarner1299]

Amazing detailed instructions. As an Ioniq6 SEL RWD owner for the last 4 months, this is a fabulous learning video. Even though many of the features you've demonstrated work, my only disappointment is that with my 305 mile trim level, lots of the features are not available to me.

[@CarsWithSteve]

Thanks Edward! Definitely lose a few of the nice features being in the SEL but how are you enjoying the car otherwise? Is it the first time that you've owned an EV?

[@edwardgarner1299]

@@CarsWithSteve : It's our 3rd EV (2 previous Nissan Leafs). I've owned 14 cars in my 60+ years of driving. Although the Ioniq6 is leased, it is the best car I have ever driven. Fun to drive, 310 miles on full charge, quiet running and lots of power, and the amazing technical features available.

[@CarsWithSteve]

I'm so surprised with the Ioniq lineup, I'm a huge fan of the Ioniq 6 and the 5N I drove a few months back. Really well done cars for sure. It's great to hear from an EV owner that's been driving them for a while. Do you miss petrol cars at all?

[@lexistential]

Same. I went from a top trim 2019 Kona EV to a 2023 Ioniq 6 SEL RWD and it's definitely been a tradeoff. Ventilated seats, heated steering wheel, and automatic wipers were all nice to have on the Kona. It was also slightly faster in ideal conditions, but since it's FWD it was a lot more liable to slip. But all that said, the Ioniq 6 is still a very clear upgrade. Sound system is better, seats are miles more comfortable, ride quality and sound dampening are in a completely different league, tons of legroom, and the charging speed is absolutely unreal. Plus a bit of a range boost, though my Kona was quite a bit more efficient for what it's worth.

[@CarsWithSteve]

@lexistential great to hear from someone who has owned both! When I'm ready to upgrade the top 3 on my list for EVs right now are Mach-E GT, Ioniq 6 and Ioniq 5 N. The ventilated seats in the Ioniq are one thing that's drawing me that way instead, plus the exterior style of the 6 is great

[@eevie03]

went on a test drive in one a few months ago. fell in love instantly, expecting mine around late sept-early oct time, Ultimate/limited trim rwd :)

[@CarsWithSteve]

Nice! If I go EV for my next ride it's either going to be this or a Mach-E.. leaning more towards this though for all the extra tech. What color did you end up going for?

[@eevie03]

@@CarsWithSteve Went with Gravity gold matte, but I wish now I got red, still should look awesome though

[@CarsWithSteve]

Haven't seen one in that color in person but always the option to vinyl wrap to see how that red would look ;)

[@robsquared2]

Thanks for making this. I just bought the Limited US model and as someone who didn't learn to do a bunch of things on my Prius Prime, this will help me remember what features exist :D

[@CarsWithSteve]

You're welcome! And exciting about the new EV. What made you decide to go for the Ioniq 6?

[@robsquared2]

@@CarsWithSteve there's so few reasonably priced ev sedans and I don't need a crossover.

[@CarsWithSteve]

Yeah that makes sense. The Ioniq 6 is on my short list for a future EV when I'm ready to pull the trigger on one. The tech in the car is the draw for sure

[@MrStuntmanjay66]

Hey, really great review there. I'm gonna get a new EV soon (currently got EC4),, and for me it's a choice between the Ionic6 and the new Renault scenic EV - would be great if you done an hour long review of that also 🙂

[@CarsWithSteve]

Thank you! I haven't been in the Renault lineup yet, but there are quite a few cars that I'd love to review that are EU only. I'm going to have to find my way down there to check out what's available

[@mederic999]

Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, a relative of mine drives one 😅

[@CarsWithSteve]

Very true.. and that's such a good way to say something doesn't suit your tastes ;) Have you had a chance to go for a drive in it?

[@mederic999]

@@CarsWithSteve No, not yet

[@kazekai8]

Around 35,000 miles, you need to do a coolant flush on the high-voltage battery and traction motors. You need a special ev low conductivity coolant for that. The oem one is too expensive and Peak sells the exact same formula for less. Also the ATF trans fluid for the motors as well. Also, the lead acid 12v battery from the factory could be better, so it is better if you upgrade to an AGM or lithum battery. The regen on the car wears the brake pad down a lot faster just be aware.

[@CarsWithSteve]

Appreciate you pointing that out in case people are wondering. That's not bad at all compared to most ICE vehicles. Lithium upgrade of the 12v is a great suggestion! Are you finding your brakes are getting worn out quite a bit? Most EV owners I know that rely on regen find that their brake pads are lasting longer...

[@bearclaw5115]

Why would regen wear the pads down faster?

[@bafattvahetere]

@@bearclaw5115 Breaks more often than me, ha, ha.

[@Sunjib12345]

Hi Steve How Are You Are You Working With Mazda Toyota Audi Bmw Mitsubishi Vinfast Subaru When Are You Reviewing The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe XRT

[@CarsWithSteve]

Hey Sunjib, doing well thanks yourself? I haven't been approved for those other brands yet for their media fleet but it's in the works. Hopefully I'll have something by the end of the summer. I'm getting the Sante Fe at the end of July so that video will probably come out closer to the end of the month

[@cyruslad5462]

$1 per kw to charge away from home here so home charging is essential. Not paying over twice the cost of gas

[@CarsWithSteve]

I've always found most high voltage charge stations are really pricey but damn $1 per kw is high. Have you already picked up an EV or thinking about it for your next ride?

[@cyruslad5462]

@CarsWithSteve ordered an Ioniq 6 in November, it arrived at the dealership Friday, pick it up September 2(new registration plate comes out here in September). Choice was AWD Premium or RWD Ultimate, went for the Ultimate for the extra trim, hope it's not too underpowered. There are some 21kw chargers at shopping centres that run about $0.40/kw. Saw a 150kw at a service station last week that was $1.35(equivalent)/kw. At home it's $25 to charge during the day and about 7 overnight. Without the home charger it would be 2-3 x cost of gas, it's a real shit show here.

[@CarsWithSteve]

RWD won't be as powerful but it'll still have a good amount of torque. What car are you replacing? Those charge rates are nuts.. I think the most expensive level 3 fast charger around me would be about $50 CAD to go from 0-80 in the 77.4 kW. It definitely sounds like home charging will be the best bet, especially if you're doing a level 2 home charger

[@cyruslad5462]

@CarsWithSteve I'm coming from a 2.0 petrol Mazda 6 sport. It was pretty gutless but the engine liked to rev and the manual box is a joy. The Ioniq definitely has more to it. A home charger is being fitted next week, most of my miles are within 100 of home.

[@CarsWithSteve]

The Ioniq 6 will definitely feel more powerful even if you only went for the 53 kWh version. The 77.4 kWh will have more horsepower and the torque output for both RWD versions is 258 lb-ft compared to your Mazda 6's 157 lb-ft. Enjoy the new ride!

[@marcelwade5096]

Yeah. Manufactory should figure out how to add a spare tire. I woukd hate the inconvenience of waiting on a tow truck to come just to tow my car at 2am. If had a spare..change it and on my way

[@CarsWithSteve]

Even a mini spare would make sense. I get it would add a bit of extra weight but it would be more than worth it! You could do an aftermarket with a jackstand

[@bearclaw5115]

Fix-a-Flat or do what I do, keep a portable air pump in the car. Most leaks are slow enough you could get home just by refilling the tire. Also I keep a tire repair kit in the car and just plug the tire right there. Having this equipment on board is cheap and lighter than a spare which you can also buy yourself.

[@hallcero]

Wired Car play. 👎No thanks

[@CarsWithSteve]

Don't let that be the only reason you don't consider this car! Plus, I can see Hyundai adding it in to either the 2025 or 2026 model. The 2025 Ioniq 5 has wireless now so it's just a matter of time before the 6 gets it too