Hyundai Ioniq 6 Polestar 2

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 Polestar 2
Model years (differs) 2023-now 2020-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 47,995 € 51,995
Status Available Available
Fuel Electric Electric
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 79/100 78/100
Reliability (differs) 73/100 70/100
Efficiency (differs) 80/100 74/100
Practicality (differs) 68/100 67/100
Value retention n/a n/a
Specifications
Body style (differs) Sedan Fastback
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 545 655
Battery (kWh) (differs) 77.4 82
Power (hp) (differs) 229 299
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 7.4 6.2
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 185 205
Length (mm) (differs) 4855 4606
Width (mm) (differs) 1880 1859
Height (mm) (differs) 1495 1479
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1985 2084
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 233 205
Boot (l) (differs) 401 405
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 14.3 14.8
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) 1500 1500

WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See the guide on WLTP versus real-world consumption.

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

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  • Hyundai Ioniq 6 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + Hyundai battery warranty (8 yr/160,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Hyundai Ioniq 6 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment, limited history) + aggregated owner reviews + recall data RDW (ICCU) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Hyundai Ioniq 6 · Efficiency: Owner-reported kWh/100km vs. WLTP 14.3, public forums · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Hyundai Ioniq 6 · Practicality: 401 l sedan boot + small frunk, low entry due to coupé roofline; editorial weighting of specs · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Hyundai Ioniq 6 · Value retention: Insufficient stable residual-value data for this relatively new model · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Polestar 2 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + battery warranty 8 yr/160,000 km + LCA indication Polestar 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Polestar 2 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (EV segment) + aggregated owner reviews + recall data RDW · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Polestar 2 · Efficiency: Owner-reported kWh/100km vs WLTP 14.8 (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Polestar 2 · Practicality: Boot 405 l + frunk 35 l + towing weight 1,500 kg vs EV segment (manufacturer figure) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Polestar 2 · Value retention: Residual value EV segment volatile since 2023, no stable curve for a traceable score · reference date 2026-05-18

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Profile · CE (2023+)

Hyundai Ioniq 6

Electric sedan on the 800V E-GMP platform, shared with the Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6. WLTP range around 545 km for the rear-wheel-drive version with 77.4 kWh battery (manufacturer figure). The streamlined body cuts WLTP consumption to around 14.3 kWh/100km. DC charging peak around 233 kW. Indicative from-price; check the official configurator for the current figure.

Profile · Long Range Single Motor (facelift 2024)

Polestar 2

Electric fastback on the CMA platform, shared with the Volvo XC40. The 2024 facelift brought rear-wheel drive, a larger 82 kWh battery (usable) and a stronger motor; WLTP range 655 km in this Long Range version (manufacturer figure). DC charging up to 205 kW. Owners report 10 to 25% less range in winter (public forums, not measured by us).

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