Comparison

Hyundai Ioniq6 vs Subaru Solterra

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

Best range Hyundai Ioniq6 342 mi vs 288 mi
Best value Subaru Solterra $38,495 vs $42,800
Faster charging Hyundai Ioniq6 18 min vs 28 min
5-yr energy Hyundai Ioniq6 $4,000 vs $4,350

Winner by category

6 categories compared
Range winner
Hyundai Ioniq6
342 mi vs 288 mi
Value winner
Hyundai Ioniq6
$125/mi vs $134/mi
Charging winner
Hyundai Ioniq6
18 min vs 28 min
Efficiency winner
Hyundai Ioniq6
260 Wh/mi vs 280 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Hyundai Ioniq6
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Subaru Solterra
6.7 s vs 7.2 s

Side-by-side comparison

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Side-by-side comparison of Hyundai Ioniq6 and Subaru Solterra
Spec Hyundai Ioniq6 Subaru Solterra
Trim used Ioniq 6 RWD (18 inch Wheels) Premium
MSRP (USD) $42,800 $38,495 (better)
Range 342 mi (better) 288 mi
Efficiency 260 Wh/mi • 3.85 mi/kWh (better) 280 Wh/mi • 3.57 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 74 kWh (better) 70.5 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain RWD AWD
Body type Sedan SUV
DC max 233 kW (better) 150 kW
AC max 11 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 18 min (better) 28 min
Roadtrip score 89.2 (better) 76.5
Miles added (15 min est.) 166 mi (better) 94 mi
USD per mile of range 125 $/mi (better) 134 $/mi
0–60 mph 7.2 s 6.7 s (better)
Top speed 115 mph (better) 99 mph
Cargo 14 cu ft 16 cu ft (better)
Tow rating 3,307 lb (better) 1,653 lb

Pick the Hyundai Ioniq6 if…

  • You drive long days: 342 vs 288 miles of rated range.
  • You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 18 vs 28 minutes.
  • You want lower running costs: about $4,000 vs $4,350 in energy over 5 years.
  • You tow: rated for 3,307 lb vs 1,653 lb.

Pick the Subaru Solterra if…

  • You want the lower price: $38,495 vs $42,800 to start, $4,305 less.

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

5-year energy cost: Hyundai Ioniq6 vs Subaru Solterra

Charging mixHyundai Ioniq6Subaru Solterra
Efficiency260 Wh/mi280 Wh/mi
All home charging$2,950$3,150
80% home, 20% public DC$4,000$4,350
All public DC fast charging$8,300$8,950

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 Ioniq6Subaru Solterra
First leg (90% to 10%)233 mi196 mi
Each leg after a 10-80% stop203 mi171 mi
Fast-charge stops22
Time spent chargingabout 35 minabout 55 min
DC portCCS1CCS1

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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