kias is all set to introduce the EV6 in the Indian market by June 2022, while Hyundai The Ioniq 5 will be launched in competition in the second half of 2022. Both the Korean carmakers are contributing well in promoting the electric vehicle segment in India by offering their respective models. The EV crossover based on the same platform has a lot of similarities. Take a look at how fair they will compete with each other when they are launched, here we have listed the features, range, specs and expected price of both the electric crossovers.
Kia EV6 Vs Hyundai Ionic 5: features
Based on the same electric-global modular platform (e-GMP), the Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 share many components with each other. With a sleek design and sharp side lines, the Kia EV6 gets the signature tiger-nose grille and LED headlamps. At the rear, the EV6 is equipped with a C-pillar, forward-raked rear glass, raised tail-lamp section and flared rear-wheel arch.
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 sports the traditional crossover utility vehicle design and sharp body lines and creases. Similar to the Kia EV6, the Ioniq 5 gets a rear glass and C-pillar, but more conventional-set tail-lamps.
In terms of interiors, the Kia EV6 will likely come equipped with a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, signature two-spoke steering wheel, linked car technology and more.
Talking about the Hyundai Ioniq 5, it gets a dual-screen arrangement inside the cabin, which includes a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. Other interior features include a slim dashboard, connected car technology and more.
Kia EV6 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5: Powertrain and Range
The Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 also share the same powertrain. Both the crossovers will use a single electric mill that delivers 168 hp power and 349 Nm of torque to the rear wheels.
The EV6 and Ioniq 6 will also have two powertrains as optional – a single-motor producing 225 hp and 349 Nm and a dual-motor producing 320 hp and 604 Nm with the all-wheel-drive option.
Both the EVs are powered by a 58 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery that will provide a claimed range of 373 km in the Kia EV6 and 354 km in the Hyundai Ioniq 5.
The EVs also get a 77.4 kWh battery. With this battery the Ioniq 5 offers a claimed range of 487 km in RWD and 411 km in AWD. The EV6’s 77.4 kWh battery offers a specified range of 499 km in RWD and 440 km in AWD.
Kia EV6 Vs Hyundai Ioniq 5: Expected Price
Expected to be launched in June 2022, the Kia EV6 price in India is expected to be around Rs 65 lakh – Rs 70 lakh (ex-showroom).
Expected to be launched in the second half of 2022, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 will be priced from Rs 60 lakh (ex-showroom) in the Indian market.
Kia EV6 Vs Hyundai Ionic 5: features
Based on the same electric-global modular platform (e-GMP), the Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 share many components with each other. With a sleek design and sharp side lines, the Kia EV6 gets the signature tiger-nose grille and LED headlamps. At the rear, the EV6 is equipped with a C-pillar, forward-raked rear glass, raised tail-lamp section and flared rear-wheel arch.
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 sports the traditional crossover utility vehicle design and sharp body lines and creases. Similar to the Kia EV6, the Ioniq 5 gets a rear glass and C-pillar, but more conventional-set tail-lamps.
In terms of interiors, the Kia EV6 will likely come equipped with a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, signature two-spoke steering wheel, linked car technology and more.
Talking about the Hyundai Ioniq 5, it gets a dual-screen arrangement inside the cabin, which includes a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. Other interior features include a slim dashboard, connected car technology and more.
Kia EV6 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5: Powertrain and Range
The Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 also share the same powertrain. Both the crossovers will use a single electric mill that delivers 168 hp power and 349 Nm of torque to the rear wheels.
The EV6 and Ioniq 6 will also have two powertrains as optional – a single-motor producing 225 hp and 349 Nm and a dual-motor producing 320 hp and 604 Nm with the all-wheel-drive option.
Both the EVs are powered by a 58 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery that will provide a claimed range of 373 km in the Kia EV6 and 354 km in the Hyundai Ioniq 5.
The EVs also get a 77.4 kWh battery. With this battery the Ioniq 5 offers a claimed range of 487 km in RWD and 411 km in AWD. The EV6’s 77.4 kWh battery offers a specified range of 499 km in RWD and 440 km in AWD.
Kia EV6 Vs Hyundai Ioniq 5: Expected Price
Expected to be launched in June 2022, the Kia EV6 price in India is expected to be around Rs 65 lakh – Rs 70 lakh (ex-showroom).
Expected to be launched in the second half of 2022, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 will be priced from Rs 60 lakh (ex-showroom) in the Indian market.