BMW i3 vs Hyundai IONIQ 6
Comparing the 2027 BMW i3 (from $61,500) with the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6 (from $37,850). The i3 offers 468 miles of range while the IONIQ 6 offers 240 miles.
Quick Take
BMW i3 goes the distance, while Hyundai IONIQ 6 wins on price.
2027 • Sedan
Longest Range
- 468 mi EPA-rated range
- 108.7 kWh battery
- 21 min 10-80% DC fast charge
2025 • Sedan
Best Value
- Starts at $37,850
- About $111 per mile of range
- Up to 342 mi EPA-rated range
- Apple CarPlay + Android Auto
BMW i3 vs Hyundai IONIQ 6: Which Should You Buy?
The Hyundai IONIQ 6 starts at $37,850, undercutting the BMW i3 ($61,500) by about $23,500.
In its longest-range configuration the BMW i3 covers 468 miles, 126 more than the Hyundai IONIQ 6's maximum of 342. At a DC fast charger, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 goes from 10-80% in about 18 minutes vs 21 for the BMW i3.
The BMW i3 offers 14.8 cu ft of cargo space vs 11.2 for the Hyundai IONIQ 6.
Bottom line: pick the BMW i3 if you want the longest range, or the Hyundai IONIQ 6 if you want the most for your money.
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