BMW i3 (2026) vs Hyundai Ioniq 6

Updated October 2026 · Real-world figures, not WLTP

BMW i3 (2026)

i3 40 xDrive (MY27)

£47,925 · 348 mi

Wins 12 of 15

Hyundai Ioniq 6

IONIQ 6 Long Range 2WD (MY23-25)

£47,050 · 308 mi

Wins 3 of 15

Our verdict

The BMW i3 (2026) and Hyundai Ioniq 6 are both electric saloons in the large car class. The BMW i3 (2026) starts at £47,925 in the UK and the Hyundai Ioniq 6 at £47,050, comparing the cheapest version of each.

The i3 (2026) goes further, with about 348 miles of real-world range against 308 for the Ioniq 6. On top of that, it is quicker, doing 0–62 mph in 5.4 s against 7.4 s.

The Ioniq 6 charges faster on a rapid charger (196 kW against 170 kW on average, 10–80%). On top of that, it has the longer warranty (5 years against 3).

There's little between them on price, efficiency and boot space.

Choose the BMW i3 (2026) if you want the longest range and more performance and the Hyundai Ioniq 6 if you want quicker charging stops and a longer warranty.

Written from the figures below, comparing the cheapest UK version of each. Other versions can differ: open them in Compare to swap versions.

BMW i3 (2026)Hyundai Ioniq 6

Price

Price new: £47,925on sale now; £47,050 (best)on sale now
Used from (estimated): –too new; £15,2002022 car
Price per mile of range: £138 (best); £153

Range and efficiency

Real-world range: 348 mi (best)560 km, estimate; 308 mi495 km
Range today, used (estimated): –; about 284 mi2022 car, est.
Efficiency: 4.2 mi/kWh (best)148 Wh/km, estimate; 4.2 mi/kWh149 Wh/km
Range with one 15-min stop: 431 mi (best)693 km; 391 mi630 km

Charging

Rapid charging: 170 kW10–80% average; 196 kW (best)10–80% average
Home (AC) charging: 22 kW (best); 11 kW
Charging plug: Type 2 CCS; Type 2 CCS
Vehicle-to-load (V2L): Yes; Yes
Vehicle-to-home (V2H): Yes (best); No
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G): Yes (best); No

Battery

Usable battery: 82.8 kWh (best); 74 kWhestimate
Battery chemistry: NCM (nickel manganese cobalt); NCM (nickel manganese cobalt)
Heat pump: Yes; Yes

Body and performance

Body style: Saloon; Saloon
Size class: D · Large car; D · Large car
Seats: 5; 5
Drive: All-wheel drive; Rear-wheel drive
0–62 mph: 5.4 s (best)0–100 km/h; 7.4 s0–100 km/h
Weight: 2,165 kg; 1,985 kg

Size

Length: 4.76 m15 ft 7 in; 4.86 m15 ft 11 in
Width (without mirrors): 1.87 m6 ft 1 in; 1.88 m6 ft 2 in
Width with mirrors: 2.08 m6 ft 10 in; 2.07 m6 ft 10 in
Height: 1.48 m4 ft 10 in; 1.50 m4 ft 11 in
Wheelbase: 2.90 m9 ft 6 in; 2.95 m9 ft 8 in

Practicality and safety

Boot space: 451 litres (best); 446 litres
Towbar available: Yes; Yes
Towing (braked): 1,800 kg (best); 1,500 kg
Max payload: 505 kg (best)people and luggage; 500 kgpeople and luggage
Euro NCAP rating: –not tested yet; 5 stars

Warranty (UK)

Car warranty: 3 yearsunlimited miles; 5 years (best)unlimited miles
Battery warranty: 8 years100,000 miles, 70% capacity; 8 years100,000 miles, 70% capacity
Passes to next owner: Yes; Yes

Availability

Status: On sale new; On sale new
Model years: 2026 on; 2022–2026

Green marks the better figure in each row. Range is a real-world estimate, not WLTP. Used prices are estimates. Warranty terms are UK terms from each maker’s website.