2026 Hyundai IONIQ 6

The 2026 Ioniq 6 is Hyundai's all-electric sedan. Its swoopy styling tends to split opinions, but one thing everyone can agree on is its impressive aerodynamics that help this EV cut through the air and give it impressive range. It can potentially go more than 350 miles on a full charge, and we've found the Ioniq 6 capable of exceeding its EPA estimates in our independent Edmunds EV Range Test. Overall, this is a comfortable and well-equipped EV that should appeal to you if you're looking for an alternative to the Tesla Model 3 or one of the many electric SUVs on the market.

The super-svelte Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan is getting a few notable changes this year, including the addition of a sporty-ish N Line model (reviewed separately). The 2026 Ioniq 6 has a taller, more shapely hood, as well as new headlights. Rather than single housings for the daytime running lights and low beams, the daytime running lights are now displayed in a thin horizontal line — as they are on a lot of other Hyundai products — while the headlights are housed separately, in the faux grille. The rear wing is gone, replaced by an extended ducktail spoiler molded into the bodywork. Inside, the biggest change is a new three-spoke steering wheel. The climate control display is larger as well, and Hyundai says the center console's layout has been redesigned to make it a bit more functional.

The Tesla Model 3 is the Ioniq 6's top rival. It has a similar range potential and lots of cargo space. You could also check out the BMW i4. It's more expensive than the Ioniq 6, but it has a nicer interior and quicker acceleration. Beyond these vehicles, we'd likely point you to one of the many electric SUVs on the market, such as the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Chevrolet Equinox EV, Ford Mustang Mach-E and Kia EV6.

[Editor's note: The following unofficial information is based on last year's Ioniq 6. We expect the 2026 model will have a similar lineup and we'll update this section once we have complete information.] Hyundai offers the Ioniq 6 in four trim levels: SE Standard Range, SE, SEL and Limited. (We cover the high-performance Ioniq 6 N separately on Edmunds.) The SE Standard Range is the value leader, with a 53-kWh battery pack and a single motor (149 horsepower, 258 lb-ft of torque) driving the rear wheels. The rest of the lineup has a 77.4-kWh battery pack, more range, rear-wheel drive, and 225 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. The SEL and Limited can opt for a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup, with 320 hp and 446 lb-ft of torque. The SE in rear-wheel-drive form boasts the highest range. Keep reading for a rundown of each trim level's key features.