2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6
Independent review & score by Carivo
Independent review & score by Carivo
| Seating Capacity | 5 passengers |
|---|---|
| Body Style | EV |
| Base Price | $43,981–$57,429 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
Our scoring places the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6 at 8.4/10 overall, which translates to a Recommended rating for this ev. Its strongest dimension is Technology at 9.2/10, while Performance at 7.5/10 is where it trails the competition most noticeably. It's a solid all-rounder that delivers across most dimensions without obvious deal-breakers.
Reliability and safety are the two dimensions that matter most for long-term ownership costs. We score reliability at 8.3/10 — better than most direct rivals, if short of the segment's best. The 8.9/10 safety score puts it near the top of the class on this dimension; the official trim-level results at nhtsa.gov are worth a final check.
Performance scores 7.5/10 — competent for everyday use. Acceleration and handling are adequate for commuting and highway driving, though enthusiasts will want to look at higher-rated alternatives. The cabin tech earns 9.2/10 — infotainment, smartphone integration, and driver-assistance are all close to the best this class offers.
Priced from $43,981–$57,429, 116 MPG, seating 5, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 sits in the mid-market bracket of the ev segment. Value is where it presses its advantage — 8.3/10, meaning the feature set and quality outrun the asking price. At 1 year old, it's recent enough that the core feature set holds up well against current competition.
Our take: The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6 is a solid, well-rounded ev that covers the essentials without obvious deal-breakers. For most buyers in this segment, it's a safe, dependable choice.
Carivo scores are our own editorial assessment, informed by NHTSA safety and recall records, EPA fuel-economy figures, and manufacturer-published specifications. Scores are reviewed periodically and updated when new data becomes available. See our full methodology →
The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6 ranks #11 of 268 evs in the Carivo database — better than 96% of the segment. Its 8.4/10 overall score is 0.8 points above the segment average of 7.6/10. Its $43,981 starting price undercuts the segment's median of $52,750 by about 17%.
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| Fuel (75,000 miles) | ~$2,265 ($453/year at $3.50/gal) |
|---|---|
| Recall repairs | $0 — 3 campaigns on record; recall work is always free at franchised dealers |
| Insurance | Varies widely by driver and state — always quote the exact trim before buying |
We only print costs we can compute from sourced data (EPA fuel economy, NHTSA recalls). We don't estimate maintenance or depreciation — anyone who gives you one number for those is guessing.
Across the IONIQ 6 model years we've scored, the 2025 holds its position — we didn't find an older year that delivers similar scores for meaningfully less money.
| Year | Score | Starting price (MSRP when new) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (this review) | 8.4/10 | $43,981 | |
| 2024 | 8.2/10 | $42,700 | Read review → |
| 2023 | 8.2/10 | $41,419 | Read review → |
The following recall campaigns have been filed with NHTSA for this model and year. Recall repairs are performed free of charge by franchised dealers; check your specific vehicle with our free VIN recall checker.
| Electrical system / 12v/24v/48v battery 18/11/2024 · 24V868000 | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2024 IONIQ 5, 2023-2025 IONIQ 6, Genesis GV60, Genesis GV70 "Electrified," and Genesis G80 "Electrified" vehicles. The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged and stop charging… |
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| Electrical system / Propulsion system / Charging / Port 12/09/2025 · 25V606000 | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2025 IONIQ 6 electric vehicles. The charging port door panel may detach. |
| Seat belts / Front / Anchorage 06/04/2026 · 26V218000 | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6, 2023-2026 Genesis G90, 2024-2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The driver and passenger seat belt anchors may detach. |
Source: NHTSA recall database, fetched at page build time.
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We rate the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6's reliability 8.3/10 — one of the stronger records in its class. It has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year (details in the recalls section above — repairs are free at dealers).
3 NHTSA recall campaigns matched this model and year as of our latest check. Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
It scores 8.4/10 overall, ranking #11 of 268 evs in our database (better than 96% of the segment). A solid choice for most buyers — compare it against the segment leaders before deciding.
The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6 starts at $43,981 and ranges up to $57,429 across trims (MSRP when new). At 116 MPG, expect roughly $453/year in fuel at 15,000 miles/year.
No standout weak years: across the 3 IONIQ 6 model years we've scored, every year lands within half a point of the best (8.4/10). Pick on price and condition rather than year.
The documented issues for the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6 are its NHTSA recall campaigns, which involve: Electrical system, Seat belts (details in the recalls section above; repairs are free at dealers). For wear-and-tear patterns beyond recalls, owner forums are the best source — we only report what federal data documents.
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