Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs KIA EV3
How the Hyundai IONIQ 6 and the KIA EV3 compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, motorway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| Hyundai IONIQ 6 | KIA EV3 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 382 mi | 376 mi |
| Usable battery | 74 kWh | 78 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 14.3 kWh/100 km | 14.9 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2024 | 2025 |
Real-world range, side by side
| Hyundai IONIQ 6 | KIA EV3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 253 mi | 249 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 362 mi | 357 mi |
| Motorway | 298 mi | 293 mi |
| City | 412 mi | 406 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- Hyundai IONIQ 6
- Further in winter
- Hyundai IONIQ 6
- More efficient
- Hyundai IONIQ 6
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 or the KIA EV3?
- On the official WLTP cycle the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is rated 382 mi and the KIA EV3 376 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 253 mi from the Hyundai IONIQ 6 and 249 mi from the KIA EV3.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the WLTP energy use per 100 km, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.