Comparison
Hyundai Ioniq6 vs Nissan Leaf
Ioniq 6 RWD (18 inch Wheels) vs S+: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Hyundai Ioniq6 342 mi vs 303 mi
Best value Nissan Leaf $29,990 vs $42,800
Faster charging Hyundai Ioniq6 18 min vs 35 min
5-yr energy Hyundai Ioniq6 $4,000 vs $4,300
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Hyundai Ioniq6
342 mi vs 303 mi
Value winner
Nissan Leaf
$99/mi vs $125/mi
Charging winner
Hyundai Ioniq6
18 min vs 35 min
Efficiency winner
Hyundai Ioniq6
260 Wh/mi vs 278 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Hyundai Ioniq6
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Tie
7.2 s each
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Hyundai Ioniq6 | Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Ioniq 6 RWD (18 inch Wheels) | S+ |
| MSRP (USD) | $42,800 | $29,990 (better) |
| Range | 342 mi (better) | 303 mi |
| Efficiency | 260 Wh/mi • 3.85 mi/kWh (better) | 278 Wh/mi • 3.6 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 74 kWh | 75 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| DC max | 233 kW (better) | 150 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW (better) | 7 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 18 min (better) | 35 min |
| Roadtrip score | 89.2 (better) | 68.6 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 166 mi (better) | 81 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 125 $/mi | 99 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 7.2 s | 7.2 s |
| Top speed | 115 mph (better) | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 14 cu ft | 15 cu ft (better) |
| Tow rating | 3,307 lb (better) | 2,150 lb |
Pick the Hyundai Ioniq6 if…
- You drive long days: 342 vs 303 miles of rated range.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 18 vs 35 minutes.
- You tow: rated for 3,307 lb vs 2,150 lb.
Pick the Nissan Leaf if…
- You want the lower price: $29,990 vs $42,800 to start, $12,810 less.
Availability: Hyundai Ioniq6 production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: Hyundai Ioniq6 vs Nissan Leaf
| Charging mix | Hyundai Ioniq6 | Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 260 Wh/mi | 278 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $2,950 | $3,150 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,000 | $4,300 |
| All public DC fast charging | $8,300 | $8,900 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Hyundai Ioniq6 | Nissan Leaf | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 233 mi | 206 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 203 mi | 180 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 35 min | about 70 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | CHAdeMO |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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