Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs Tesla Model 3
Comparing the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6 (from $37,850) with the 2025 Tesla Model 3 (from $36,990). The IONIQ 6 offers 240 miles of range while the Model 3 offers 321 miles.
Quick Take
The Model 3 is the sharper all-rounder, while the IONIQ 6 counters with slippery-sedan efficiency and leftover-stock discounts.
Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs Tesla Model 3: Which Should You Buy?
Tesla's refreshed Model 3 starts at $36,990 with 321 miles of range, and the lineup stretches all the way to a 2.9-second Performance trim. The IONIQ 6 starts nearby at $37,850, and its headline act is aerodynamic efficiency: the SE RWD returns up to 342 miles from a 77.4 kWh pack, and it offers the CarPlay and Android Auto support Tesla still refuses to add.
The bigger factor is availability. Hyundai is not shipping standard IONIQ 6 trims to the US for 2026 (only the high-performance IONIQ 6 N), so you are shopping leftover 2025 dealer inventory. That often means real discounts, but limited choice of trim and color. The Model 3 is in full production with every trim available to order.
Bottom line: buy the Model 3 if you want the current, fully supported benchmark sedan, or grab a discounted IONIQ 6 if standout efficiency and CarPlay fit your priorities and a dealer near you still has the trim you want.
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