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Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs Tesla Model S

Comparing the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6 (from $37,850) with the 2025 Tesla Model S (from $94,990). The IONIQ 6 offers 240 miles of range while the Model S offers 410 miles.

Quick Take

Hyundai IONIQ 6 wins on price, while Tesla Model S hauls the most gear.

Hyundai IONIQ 6

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Hyundai IONIQ 6

Best Value

  • Starts at $37,850
  • About $111 per mile of range
  • Up to 342 mi EPA-rated range
  • Apple CarPlay + Android Auto
Tesla Model S

2025Sedan

Tesla Model S

Most Cargo Space

  • 28 cu ft cargo capacity
  • Seats 5
  • 196" long
Price
$37,850 - $54,600
$94,990 - $109,990
Range
240-342 miles
368-410 miles
Horsepower
149-321 hp
670-1020 hp
0-60 mph
5.1-8.8 sec
1.99-3.1 sec
Battery Size
53-77.4 kWh
100 kWh
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
Seats
5
5
Top Speed
115 mph
149-200 mph
Towing Capacity
Unknown
Unknown
DC Fast Charging
18 min (10-80%)
30 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
7.2 hrs (0-100%)
12 hrs (0-100%)
Length
191.1"
196"
Width
74"
77.3"
Height
58.9"
56.9"
Cargo Capacity
11.2 cu ft
28 cu ft

Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs Tesla Model S: Which Should You Buy?

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 starts at $37,850, undercutting the Tesla Model S ($94,990) by about $57,000.

In its longest-range configuration the Tesla Model S covers up to 410 miles, 68 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 30 for the Tesla Model S.

The Tesla Model S offers 28 cu ft of cargo space vs 11.2 for the Hyundai IONIQ 6.

Bottom line: pick the Hyundai IONIQ 6 if you want the most for your money, or the Tesla Model S if cargo space is king.

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