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Auto Express
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Auto Express
Car Deal of the Day: Hyundai Ioniq 6 offers sci-fi styling for under £250 a month
Eye-catching looks Good range £247.98 a month There aren't many family saloons out there that will match the Hyundai Ioniq 6 for its head-turning ability, but as with the Ioniq 5 which it sits alongside, it manages to combine great looks, driveability, efficiency and technology. And thanks to this deal we found on the Auto Express Find A Car service via Carparison, you can now add value into the mix, too. Based on a two-year agreement, this deal requires an initial deposit of £3,274 followed by monthly payments of just £247.98. There's a maximum mileage limit of 5,000, but you can extend this to 8,000, which would increase the monthly payments to £266. Advertisement - Article continues below Sitting on the same platform and using the same 77kWh battery as the Ioniq 5, the Ioniq 6 comes with some very impressive numbers. Range stands at a respectable 339 miles and thanks to its 800V architecture, a 350kW ultra-rapid charger would see a 10 to 80 per cent top-up in just 18 minutes. Then there's the design: the Ioniq 6 demands attention whether you're looking from the inside or out. While it might resemble something from a sci-fi film, it's easy to drive thanks to light steering and a quiet cabin. It's quick, too – a 228bhp electric motor is enough to punch it from 0-62mph in 7.4 seconds. Equipment levels are excellent. The all-important heat pump is present and accounted for, there's dual-zone climate control, a vehicle-to-load charging capacity, twin 12.3-inch screens, a wireless smartphone charger and a heated steering wheel to go with heated front and rear seats. The Car Deal of the Day selections we make are taken from our own Auto Express Find A Car deals service, which includes the best current offers from car dealers and leasing companies around the UK. Terms and conditions apply, while prices and offers are subject to change and limited availability. If this deal expires, you can find more top Hyundai Ioniq 6 leasing offers from leading providers on our Hyundai Ioniq 6 hub page. Check out the Hyundai Ioniq 6 deal or take a look at our previous Car Deal of the Day selection here…
Tom's Guide
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Tom's Guide
EVs are notoriously expensive, so I'm leasing one instead — here's why it's the smarter way to go
As much as I love testing out all of the best electric cars on the market, there's still one thing that makes a lot of people (myself included) hesitant about buying one — their cost. EVs are obnoxiously expensive and I often argue how hybrids and PHEVs are better alternatives. For the past year now, I've been debating on what car I should buy next, but it doesn't help when the average EV costs $56,910 according to the latest data from Kelly Blue Book. I was curious to know how much I'd have to pay if I were to finance that cost, which this auto loan calculator determines to be about $1,016/month for 60 months. That's an obscene amount of money, and I just can't fathom ever paying that each month for just my car, let alone having to deal with other expenses like my mortgage, cell phone plan, and more. At this point, I'm unlikely to ever buy an EV — so I plan to lease one instead. Here's why I think it's the smarter way to go. After checking out the calculations on what I'd have to pay to finance an EV that costs $56,910, it really adds more even more stress to the shopping process. Even though I've been tempted by some of the more affordable EVs on the market, like the Chevrolet Equinox EV, Hyundai Ioniq 6, and Tesla Model 3, you're still looking at prices around $40,000. I've been looking through some EV lease deals and I have to admit they're attractive. Instead of shelling out close to $1,000/month, you're looking at paying a fraction of that. Of course, it's all contingent on your credit score, but that's the case too when you're financing a vehicle. Considering how price continues to be a major roadblock for EV adoption, these lease deals open EVs up to more people because you're spending much less for a brand new electric vehicle. Here are just some of my favorite EV lease deals right now for cars that I've personally tested. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. 2025 Toyota bZ4X: $179/month for 36 monthsThe Toyota bZ4X has some of the best lease deals around because you can get this crossover SUV for as low as $179/month with $3,999 down. Toyota's first and only all-electric vehicle has the utility you need for just about everything, including decent legroom and a futuristic design that makes it stand out on the road. Read our full Toyota bZ4X review 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SEL: $209/month for 24 monthsSimilarly, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 isn't too shabby either. Although I love its driving performance and style better than the bZ4X, you still have to put down $3,999 at signing and you only have it for 24 months. Despite this, the 3 mi/kWh average efficiency is pretty good for its size. Read our full Hyundai Ioniq 5 review 2025 Honda Prologue AWD EX: $209/month for 36 monthWhen I first looked at the Honda Prologue, I thought it was too plain and boring. However, that all changed once I started to drive. At $209/month with $2,899 due at signing, you're getting an all-electric SUV that offers excellent efficiency and the reliability that Honda's known for. Read our full Honda Prologue review When you lease a vehicle, you typically don't have to pay for maintenance services because they're usually covered by the manufacturer's warranty. You're probably used to getting oil changes every 10,000 miles, but that's not a concern for EVs. Instead, the stuff you'd have to replace on an EV are your windshield fluid, coolant system, and the cabin filter. Meanwhile, the regenerative braking system incorporated in many EVs helps to reduce wear on traditional brake components. That's why I always recommend trying to use their one-pedal driving to get acquainted with how they handle, which will go a long way to reduce wear and tear. Since most lease agreements go from 2 to 3 years, it's unlikely that the braking system and tires would need to be replaced. The last reason why leasing an EV is better than buying one is that you could be getting a new vehicle every few years. Most car dealerships offer you the chance to buy your lease vehicle at the end of the lease period, but I would probably opt to lease another one — hopefully at close to the same cost. Regardless, you're practically getting a new vehicle and that's a good thing. I know that it means that you won't ever own an EV, but the thought about having a new toy every few years does sound exciting, much like getting a new phone in the same span. Newer models could also come with more features, like how ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) continues to evolve and be more reliable. I can't deny how these lease offers are much more conducive to my budget, plus this is one way of making EVs accessible to more people — including those who are still apprehensive about these kinds of cars. Leasing an EV gives you the opportunity to see if an EV is right for you, since you're not paying for the full cost of the vehicle. Even though the EVs I recommended above are modest options all under $50,000, some of the pricier ones are still attractive under lease deals. Take one of my favorite all-electric pickup trucks, the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning XLT, which costs a whopping $65,540. I'm looking at a monthly cost of $738/month for 84 months according to Ford's listing. As much as I'm shocked by the first figure, it's the second one that puts a dagger through my chest. In contrast, it's a $324/month payment with a 24-month lease and $6,878 down. Yes, that last number is a bit too rich for what I'd like to shell out for a down payment, but that $324/month rate looks much more appealing than $738. Leasing isn't for everyone, but if it's something that fits your lifestyle and budget, I'd suggest you consider leasing one next. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
Motor Trend
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- Motor Trend
We Asked Someone Who Owns a Hyundai Ioniq 6 Like Ours What They Think
While EVs are becoming far more commonplace, for a wide swath of American drivers out there, cars like 'our' Hyundai Ioniq 6 remain something of an enigma. We put the 'our' in quotes in this context because although we use the word a lot in our yearlong review test reports, the Ioniq 6 isn't ours, of course. Rather, it's a chance for us to evaluate a vehicle for a year to get a more nuanced, in-depth view of its broader capabilities and relay that experience to you. A Hyundai Ioniq 6 owner praises its low maintenance and instant torque but notes range limitations and charging inconveniences. Despite some negatives like USB-A CarPlay, he enjoys driving it but worries about EV infrastructure and hostility impacting future purchases. This summary was generated by AI using content from this MotorTrend article Read Next Recently, however, we had a chance to get some additional perspective from someone who actually owns one, a colleague of ours on our product and technology team who has leased (smart move when it comes to EVs right now) a 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 for a three-year stretch. That someone is Jesse Javors, who resides in Tennessee. He took delivery of his Ioniq 6 SEL Long Range rear-drive model in mid-2023 and has since put some 35,000 miles on the odometer, a significant amount for how long he's had it. The Ioniq 6 is the first EV he's purchased. Unlike many folks who have decided to go EV, Javors didn't add a Level 2 charger to his home garage, as it would have been too cumbersome to do so. But as luck would have it, there's a bank of Electrify America 350-kilowatt fast chargers just down the road from his place, and given that Hyundai threw in free charging with Electrify America as part of the lease, on balance he's paid very little to keep the Ioniq 6 powered up. (Mostly) Stress Free Experience Save the fortuitous charging situation, Javors has been the most impressed by how trouble free the Ioniq 6 has been. Other than a couple of minor recalls we've also had, plus the annual $350 registration fee, which he says is 'kind of a deterrent' to him getting another EV (Tennessee presently adds $200 on top of the base vehicle registration fee for EVs as a way to recover some of the gas taxes they avoid), it's been a stress-free experience thus far. 'What surprised me is that there's effectively zero maintenance on these cars,' he said. 'They are literally plug and play.' (His pun, not ours). As for how it's gone from a charging and range perspective, that's been more of a mixed bag. He usually only charges to 80 percent in order to maximize battery health, which normally translates to 250 or slightly more miles to a charge, numbers on par with our experience. Like most EV owners, Javors would like to see more real-world range from his car in general: 'I do think it is annoying to not get 400 miles to a full [charge] and in some cases it's very limiting.' Hear, hear. Despite the limitations, however, it hasn't stopped Javors from driving the car near and far, with several 700-plus-mile trips under his belt. And while he'd like to get more usable miles to a charge, stopping along the route and smelling the electrons a bit has had its benefits. 'I actually think it's a better way of driving, as it forces you to stop and be refreshed and take a little breather,' he said. While he's been charging and otherwise, the car has also garnered plenty of positive attention, with several folks asking him if it's a Porsche given its Panamera-esque profile. Digging What EVs Do As for how the car drives, like many, Javors digs the instant on torque feel EVs provide, part of an overall experience that he said felt special at first, akin to when he got his first BMW. And although he had some envy when he felt how much more powerful his friend's dual-motor Tesla was, the Ioniq 6 isn't exactly an accelerative slouch from his perspective. He's also been duly impressed with the car's regenerative braking and one-pedal driving features, which he believes offers 'a superior driving experience to most non EVs.' We'd second that emotion. There have been a few niggling negatives, primarily around the weird USB-A only way to plug in to enable Apple CarPlay, and the lack of a 360-degree camera for his car (the USB CarPlay issue is being addressed with the 2026 Ioniq 6), but on balance he's got mostly love for his Hyundai. Would he buy another EV after this? Probably, but with one big BUT: the seeming growing hostility toward electric vehicles and perceived lack of commitment to building out the infrastructure that needs to develop around them. To be sure, there are many contentious issues to solve around how the electrified future will shake out here in America—issues that if not addressed may ultimately turn Javors and countless others away from EVs like the Ioniq 6.
NDTV
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Is a 641 HP Super Sedan With Special Features
The refreshed Hyundai Ioniq 6 made its debut earlier this year. However, the brand managed to hide the details of the forthcoming N variant at the time. Revealing the secret bit by bit, the South Korean giant kept on teasing the model until now. Finally, revealing the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N in all its glory, the automaker will organize the public debut of the performance-oriented model at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Appearance-wise, the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N carries multiple visual elements of its refreshed sibling revealed earlier. This includes the new sleeker headlights. With the N badge, it now gets a more aggressive front end with wider fenders and a swan neck rear wing. There are also new black side sills and a new bumper at the rear end. To further add to the bold looks, the fenders have flared. All of this is complemented by the shade of Performance Blue Pearl. Sharing its powertrain with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, the car justifies its N badge with an all-wheel-drive powertrain and 601 hp of power. If this is not enough, the car has an N Grin Boost button which increases the output to 641 hp for 10 seconds while sucking the juice from a 84 kWh battery pack. When put to use, the sedan goes from standstill to 100 kmph in 3.2 seconds and hits a top speed of 257 kmph. The battery can be juiced up in 18 minutes from 10 to 80 per cent using a 350 kW DC fast charger. To offer control over the speed, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N gets four-piston front calipers and a single-piston unit at the rear end with 15.7 and 14.1-inch rotors, respectively. These are hidden behind 20-inch wheels with 275-section Pirelli P Zero 5 summer tires. It is worth mentioning that these rubbers have been specifically developed for the new N model. Furthermore, the suspension geometry and chassis calibration are also new. To make things even better, the brand offers a long list of features. This includes N Active Sound + system, N e-Shift faux dual-clutch transmission, N Drift Optimizer, N Battery to precondition the battery for high-performance driving, and N Torque Distribution.
Man of Many
30-06-2025
- Automotive
- Man of Many
This Fuel-Station-Like EV Charging Centre in California Gave Me Hope About the Future of EVs
By Ben McKimm - News Published: 30 Jun 2025 Share Copy Link Readtime: 4 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. I've driven more than 100 EVs and the story is always the same when it comes to charging—it sucks! I could count the positive charging experiences I've had using the public network on one hand, and it's only getting worse. Despite an increase in the number of EV chargers, it hasn't grown at the rate of electric vehicle sales. These days, when a charger isn't broken, slow, or 'ICED' by a petrol vehicle, you're lining up and waiting to charge with all the other frustrated EV owners. It's a painful experience that needs to change quickly, or else the government and the manufacturers risk losing an already slowing battle for sales with Australian EV customers. I find it increasingly difficult to recommend electric vehicles to some people based on my own experiences. With the current state of affairs, I wouldn't recommend buying an EV unless you have access to an EV charger at home or your workplace. However, on a recent trip around California behind the wheel of an EV, I experienced a fuel-station-like charging centre that reset my perspective on the future of EVs. If we want EVs to become the norm, the charging network has to look something like this. I had just finished my drive from Los Angeles to San Bernardino, and I was hunting for an ultra-fast EV charger on PlugShare. The Cadillac VISTIQ I was driving was low on battery, and while the 300 miles (482km) of charge it offers is good, I was driving to Big Bear tomorrow, and with 8,000ft of elevation to conquer, I needed a full charge to make it there are back. This is California, so I had plenty of options to choose from, but I stumbled across something that looked too good to be true—an EV charging oasis with 41 ultra-fast chargers. Greenlane Charging Centre in Colton, CA 92324, USA is a commercial electric vehicle charging centre that services electric trucks along Interstate 10, which is one of the country's busiest highways. It's home to 41 chargers, mainly for trucks, and while I was there, I witnessed multiple truck drivers pull up, decouple their trailer, put their truck on charge, and then swap to another fully-charged truck before reconnecting their trailer and continuing with their journey. Even that blew me away, but I was here to charge my Cadillac. What I found was a seamless and fast experience that felt exactly like visiting a petrol station. While my Cadillac VISTIQ couldn't make the most of the ultra-fast 400 kW chargers, even the 180 kW of power that I was putting into the large 102 kWh battery meant that I could charge from 10-80% in under 30 minutes. Winner! If I had been there with a Hyundai Ioniq 6 or Porsche Taycan, I could've charged at 350 kW and left there in around 20 minutes. It's the future of EVs that we had all been promised. Greenlane Charging Centre | Image: Ben McKimm The only real negative was the cost. You pay for the convenience, and with a cost of $0.59 per kWh, I was charged the equivalent of AUD$80 to charge the car, which is not far off the cost of refuelling a car in California. Still, it was an experience that left me wondering how different life could be here in Australia if we had charging locations like this, and the energy to supply them. So what's happening here in Australia to bring us closer to that perfect EV future? The NSW Government recently committed $199 million to help co-fund the installation of chargers with private operators. However, it's unclear how many of these new chargers are the much-needed ultra-fast DC units like those I experienced in California. We only know four things for sure: The new chargers will be installed every 5km along Sydney's major commuter corridors Every 100km along major highways in NSW, on average Within 5km of residential areas with limited off-street parking, and In or near commuter car parks and other Transport for NSW-owned land. It's more likely that the chargers being installed are medium-speed 50 kW DC units that can charge an EV in closer to 2 hours. If they're not, they're likely slower AC chargers like those that the local government keeps trying to attach to telephone poles (even though you'd have to sit there for 10 hours to charge a car at one). However, I'd love to be proven wrong! For now, it still sucks to charge an EV in Australia, but the Greenlane Charging Centre in Colton, California gave me hope that where there's a will, there's a way when it comes to the future of EVs.
