Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs Hyundai IONIQ 6 N
Two electric Sedans go head to head. Which EV is the better buy for Australian drivers in 2026?
Hyundai IONIQ 6 N scores higher, 67 vs 65
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 31 Aug 2026, price 6 Nov 2026
Hyundai IONIQ 6 N
20 of 27 standard · no option data · 7 no dataFrom
$109,551
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- Sedan
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric Motor
- Power
- 448kW
- Energy use
- No data
- Safety
- No data
- Boot (seats up)
- 371L
Top CarSorted Score, 67 vs 65
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Hyundai IONIQ 6: we're still completing kerb weight, seat count, 0-100km/h, warranty and ground clearance, plus 1 other.
Hyundai IONIQ 6 N: we're still completing kerb weight, turning circle and braked towing.
Blank cells below mean we don't have that figure, not that the car scores badly on it. We leave them empty rather than estimate, so any row where one car is blank isn't a like-for-like comparison yet.
$65,500RRP
- no option data for this car
$109,551RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Hyundai IONIQ 6 IONIQ 6 RWD Standard Range
$65,500
RRP when new; no longer sold new in Australia. Checked 22 Aug 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
Hyundai IONIQ 6 N N AWD
$109,551
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 6 Nov 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $483 a week in repayments ($109,551 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Hyundai IONIQ 6 starts $44,051 lower on RRP.
The Hyundai IONIQ 6 currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Hyundai IONIQ 6 N does not: above the $91,661 fuel-efficient lct threshold.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N.
Finance
≈$483/wk(≈$2,095/mo)
Estimate on the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N at $109,551 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Hyundai IONIQ 6 NDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
We hold no ANCAP data for the Hyundai IONIQ 6. We hold no ANCAP data for the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 9 of 10 key systems on the Hyundai IONIQ 6 and 8 on the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Hyundai IONIQ 6
- REC-006657 · published 9 Jul 2026Due to a manufacturing defect, the anchorage tensioner stopper for the seatbelts in the front seating positions may lose tension.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2026
- REC-006489 · published 26 Nov 2025The affected vehicles charging port door panel may misaligned due to poor adhesive application that cause the retaining hook to unlatch, resulting in the port door panel detaching from the hinge assembly whilst driving.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2024
- REC-006224 · published 20 Dec 2024Due to a software issue in the Integrated Charging Control Unit, the auxiliary 12 Volt battery may not charge as intended, resulting in battery drainage and loss of motive power.Year range on the notice: 2021 - 2024
- 2 more on the model page.
Hyundai IONIQ 6 N
None open on our record
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
53kWh usableEstimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (10.5kW AC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
How long to charge
84kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 350kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (10.5kW AC, 350kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Hyundai IONIQ 6 stands out with Apple CarPlay and V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N. The Hyundai IONIQ 6 N counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, heated front seats and ventilated seats. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Hyundai IONIQ 6 uses a Electric producing 111kW and 350Nm of torque, sent through a single speed reduction gear to a RWD layout.
The Hyundai IONIQ 6 N counters with its electric setup making 448kW and 740Nm, paired to a single speed reduction gear (front and rear) driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 3.2 seconds.
The Hyundai IONIQ 6 N has the clear power advantage at 448kW vs 111kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Battery: 53kWh (Hyundai IONIQ 6) vs 84kWh (Hyundai IONIQ 6 N), giving WLTP ranges of 429km and 487km.
Space & Comfort
The Hyundai IONIQ 6 measures 4,855mm long on a 2,950mm wheelbase, 80mm shorter than the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N at 4,935mm (2,965mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 401L in the Hyundai IONIQ 6 and 371L in the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N, giving the Hyundai IONIQ 6 a 30L advantage.
Cost to own
We do not hold a like-for-like fuel or energy figure for both cars, so we do not cost them against each other.
Where each one leads
The Hyundai IONIQ 6: the lower starting price ($65,500 against $109,551) and the bigger boot with the seats up (401L against 371L).
The Hyundai IONIQ 6 N: more power (448kW against 111kW).
The Verdict
Hyundai IONIQ 6 N scores higher, 67 vs 65
The Hyundai IONIQ 6 N scores 67 to the Hyundai IONIQ 6's 65 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Hyundai IONIQ 6 N ahead by 59 points), reliability (Hyundai IONIQ 6 N ahead by 15 points).
Ways to buy
For the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N.
Finance
≈$483/wk(≈$2,095/mo)
Estimate on the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N at $109,551 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Hyundai IONIQ 6 NDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Hyundai IONIQ 6 and Hyundai IONIQ 6 N?
The Hyundai IONIQ 6 is the cheapest at $65,500 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N by $44,051.
Which has the longest driving range?
The Hyundai IONIQ 6 N has the most range at 487km (WLTP).
Which charges fastest?
The Hyundai IONIQ 6 N accepts the highest DC charging at up to 350kW.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
We hold no ANCAP data for Hyundai IONIQ 6 and Hyundai IONIQ 6 N, so there is no crash result to compare.
Which has the most boot space?
The Hyundai IONIQ 6 has the largest boot at 401L with the seats up.
Which is the most powerful?
The Hyundai IONIQ 6 N makes the most power at 448kW.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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