Comparison

Hyundai Ioniq6 vs Rivian R2

Ioniq 6 RWD (18 inch Wheels) vs Performance Launch Package: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.

Best range Hyundai Ioniq6 342 mi vs 330 mi
Best value Hyundai Ioniq6 $42,800 vs $57,990
Faster charging Hyundai Ioniq6 18 min vs 29 min
5-yr energy Hyundai Ioniq6 $4,000 vs $5,000

Winner by category

6 categories compared
Range winner
Hyundai Ioniq6
342 mi vs 330 mi
Value winner
Hyundai Ioniq6
$125/mi vs $176/mi
Charging winner
Hyundai Ioniq6
18 min vs 29 min
Efficiency winner
Hyundai Ioniq6
260 Wh/mi vs 322 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Rivian R2
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Rivian R2
3.6 s vs 7.2 s

Side-by-side comparison

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Side-by-side comparison of Hyundai Ioniq6 and Rivian R2
Spec Hyundai Ioniq6 Rivian R2
Trim used Ioniq 6 RWD (18 inch Wheels) Performance Launch Package
MSRP (USD) $42,800 (better) $57,990
Range 342 mi (better) 330 mi
Efficiency 260 Wh/mi • 3.85 mi/kWh (better) 322 Wh/mi • 3.11 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 74 kWh 87.9 kWh (better)
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain RWD AWD
Body type Sedan SUV
DC max 233 kW (better) 226 kW
AC max 11 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 18 min (better) 29 min
Roadtrip score 89.2 (better) 81.6
Miles added (15 min est.) 166 mi (better) 99 mi
USD per mile of range 125 $/mi (better) 176 $/mi
0–60 mph 7.2 s 3.6 s (better)
Top speed 115 mph (better) 112 mph
Cargo 14 cu ft 28.7 cu ft (better)
Tow rating 3,307 lb 4,400 lb (better)

Pick the Hyundai Ioniq6 if…

  • You want the lower price: $42,800 vs $57,990 to start, $15,190 less.
  • You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 18 vs 29 minutes.
  • You want lower running costs: about $4,000 vs $5,000 in energy over 5 years.

Pick the Rivian R2 if…

  • You haul gear: 28.7 vs 14 cu ft of listed cargo space.
  • You tow: rated for 4,400 lb vs 3,307 lb.
  • You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 3.6 vs 7.2 seconds.
  • You want to use Tesla Superchargers without an adapter: it has a native NACS port.

Availability: Hyundai Ioniq6 production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.

5-year energy cost: Hyundai Ioniq6 vs Rivian R2

Charging mixHyundai Ioniq6Rivian R2
Efficiency260 Wh/mi321.7 Wh/mi
All home charging$2,950$3,650
80% home, 20% public DC$4,000$5,000
All public DC fast charging$8,300$10,300

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 Ioniq6Rivian R2
First leg (90% to 10%)233 mi224 mi
Each leg after a 10-80% stop203 mi196 mi
Fast-charge stops22
Time spent chargingabout 35 minabout 60 min
DC portCCS1NACS

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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