Lexus ES vs Hyundai IONIQ 6

The Lexus ES starts from $65,540 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai IONIQ 6 opens at $63,000. That makes the Hyundai IONIQ 6 the more affordable entry point by $2,540.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $72,094 and $69,300 respectively.

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Lexus ES, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Lexus ES features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Hyundai IONIQ 6 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Lexus ES stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Hyundai IONIQ 6. The Hyundai IONIQ 6 counters with V2L and BOSE audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Lexus ES gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers cloth.

The Lexus ES uses a Hybrid producing 160kW and 221Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.9 seconds.

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 responds with a Electric making 111kW and 350Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.4 seconds.

The Lexus ES has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 111kW. In the real-world sprint, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is 1.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Lexus ES measures 4,975mm long on a 2,870mm wheelbase, 120mm longer than the Hyundai IONIQ 6 at 4,855mm (2,950mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai IONIQ 6 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 454L in the Lexus ES and 401L in the Hyundai IONIQ 6, giving the Lexus ES a 53L advantage.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 4 years / 100,000km (Lexus ES) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai IONIQ 6). The Hyundai IONIQ 6 has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 4yr (Lexus ES)—.