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Hyundai Ioniq 6 vs Tesla Model 3

· Real-world figures, not WLTP

Hyundai Ioniq 6
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Hyundai Ioniq 6

IONIQ 6 Long Range 2WD (MY23-25)

£47,050 · 308 mi

Wins 10 of 15

Tesla Model 3
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Tesla Model 3

Model 3 RWD (Highland)

£37,990 · 280 mi

Wins 5 of 15

Our verdict

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Tesla Model 3 are both electric saloons in the large car class. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 starts at £47,050 in the UK and the Tesla Model 3 at £37,990, comparing the cheapest version of each.

The Ioniq 6 goes further, with about 308 miles of real-world range against 280 for the Model 3. On top of that, it charges faster on a rapid charger (196 kW against 110 kW on average, 10–80%) and has the longer warranty (5 years against 4).

The Model 3 is £9,060 cheaper to buy new (£37,990 against £47,050). On top of that, it uses less energy (4.7 mi/kWh against 4.2 mi/kWh), has the bigger boot (682 litres against 446) and is quicker, doing 0–62 mph in 6.2 s against 7.4 s.

Choose the Hyundai Ioniq 6 if you want the longest range and quicker charging stops and the Tesla Model 3 if you want the lower price and lower running costs.

Written from the figures below, comparing the cheapest UK version of each. Other versions can differ: open them in Compare to swap versions.

Hyundai Ioniq 6Tesla Model 3

Price

Price new
£47,050on sale now
£37,990 (best)on sale now
Used from (estimated)
£15,200 (best)2022 car
£21,7002025 car
Price per mile of range
£153
£136 (best)

Range and efficiency

Real-world range
308 mi (best)495 km
280 mi450 km
Range today, used (estimated)
about 284 mi (best)2022 car, est.
about 274 mi2025 car, est.
Efficiency
4.2 mi/kWh149 Wh/km
4.7 mi/kWh (best)133 Wh/km
Range with one 15-min stop
391 mi (best)630 km
331 mi533 km

Charging

Rapid charging
196 kW (best)10–80% average
110 kW10–80% average
Home (AC) charging
11 kW
11 kW
Charging plug
Type 2 CCS
Type 2 CCS
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)
Yes (best)
No
Vehicle-to-home (V2H)
No
No
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G)
No
No

Battery

Usable battery
74 kWh (best)estimate
60 kWhestimate
Battery chemistry
NCM (nickel manganese cobalt)
LFP (lithium iron phosphate)
Heat pump
Yes
Yes

Body and performance

Body style
Saloon
Saloon
Size class
D · Large car
D · Large car
Seats
5
5
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Rear-wheel drive
0–62 mph
7.4 s0–100 km/h
6.2 s (best)0–100 km/h
Weight
1,985 kg
1,847 kg

Size

Length
4.86 m15 ft 11 in
4.72 m15 ft 6 in
Width (without mirrors)
1.88 m6 ft 2 in
1.85 m6 ft 1 in
Width with mirrors
2.07 m6 ft 10 in
2.09 m6 ft 10 in
Height
1.50 m4 ft 11 in
1.44 m4 ft 9 in
Wheelbase
2.95 m9 ft 8 in
2.88 m9 ft 5 in

Practicality and safety

Boot space
446 litres
682 litres (best)
Towbar available
Yes
Yes
Towing (braked)
1,500 kg (best)
1,000 kg
Max payload
500 kg (best)people and luggage
417 kgpeople and luggage
Euro NCAP rating
5 stars
–not tested yet

Warranty (UK)

Car warranty
5 years (best)unlimited miles
4 years60,000 miles
Battery warranty
8 years100,000 miles, 70% capacity
8 years100,000 miles, 70% capacity
Passes to next owner
Yes
Yes

Availability

Status
On sale new
On sale new
Model years
2022–2026
2025–2026

Green marks the better figure in each row. Range is a real-world estimate, not WLTP. Used prices are estimates. Warranty terms are UK terms from each maker’s website.

Every version

Hyundai Ioniq 6

Tesla Model 3