Here’s Why Buying This EV In 2025 Is A Smart Decision

Which is the best EV to buy in 2025? A few years ago, the question would have been which Tesla, but this is no longer the case. After a bit of a stutter, EV sales are picking up again and there are many more models to choose from. EVs are a vehicle class that is still very new, and the technology is developing rapidly.

EVs are remarkably cheap to own. Home charging costs about 75% less than filling up with the equivalent in gas. The savings in fuel are huge, and because they are so simple, maintenance costs are very low as well. The future is electric, but which one is the best deal right now?

As with any car, the purchase price is important, as is power and performance, and the quality of the drive. Good-looking is also better than ugly. Safety is really important, as are the range of must-have luxury features. EV-specific issues are range, or perhaps range versus power, and linked to range, how long it takes to charge. No one likes stopping for gas, and this applies to public charging stations as well. So, we are looking for an EV that is powerful, affordable, has a good range, fast charging, great tech, and top-class safety. And great looking as well.

In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from Hyundai and other authoritative sources, including the EPA and NHTSA.

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 Offers Impressive Range And Performance

Delivering Exceptional Efficiency And Power

Hyundai understands the EV driver. It knows EV drivers have different driving requirements. Some want a good price, others a longer range, or more power. Some are satisfied with RWD, while others want all four wheels to do the work. Getting the optimal requirement usually means a compromise in another area. You will get more range with a less powerful single-motor RWD, but that will cost you acceleration and AWD.

A car that is all compromise, that does everything reasonably well, will excel at nothing. With the Ioniq 6, Hyundai created a range with four trim levels, each doing at least one thing exceptionally well while being very good at the other areas that matter. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 won the 2023 World Car of the Year, World Electric Vehicle of the Year, and World Car Design of the Year.

A Choice Of Four Trim Levels

Tthe Ioniq 6 is a pretty iconic-looking car. It is an elegant four-door sedan with a striking streamlined shape. Some love its looks, others hate it, but it is distinctive and cannot be ignored.

The different trim levels of the Ioniq 6 look the same, but the buyer has options. There is a more affordable model with less range and power, one with a very long range and good power, and a couple with massive power and a decent range. In terms of range and performance, the two top trims – the SEL and the Limited – are identical. The range has RWD and AWD options, with different battery options.

Hyundai Ioniq 6 Range And Power Options

Advanced Technology

Enhancing The Driving Experience With Cutting-edge Innovations

Drivers who buy EVs seem to prefer lots of technology and features in their cars. The more features, the more popular the car. But features add to the price of the vehicle, so carmakers are in a race to put as much as possible in their vehicles without jacking the price too much. They have to, because apart from the US and a couple of other markets, Chinese EVs are causing massive disruption. In South Korea, where Hyundai is based, feature-heavy brands like BYD are selling like hotcakes. Hyundai was forced to follow this model just to compete in its home market, and US EV drivers can now also enjoy abundant tech and features in the reasonably priced Ioniq 6 range.

Charging Times

EV drivers are very interested in how fast their car can charge. As EV charging times are plummeting closer to the time it takes to fill up with gas, the ability to charge quickly has become a feature, rather than the metric it used to be. The Ioniq 6 range all use lithium-ion batteries.

Other Features

The Ioniq 6 range has all the luxury features one would expect from a premium EV, most standard, and some optional or model-dependent. These include:

• 12.3 HD Touchscreen
• AM/FM/HD Radio/Sirius XM Audio
• Bose Audio
• Apple and Android Connectivity
• HUD
• Rearview monitor with parking assistance
• Wireless device charging
• Dual automatic temperature control
• Rear window defroster with timer
• Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel
• 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster with EV Technology Display
• Proximity Key entry with push-button start

In addition to these luxury features, the Ioniq 6 has an intuitive infotainment system, as well as over-the-air updates to make sure the vehicle will always remain current and benefit from the latest updates.

Top-tier Safety At Affordable Prices

Offering Premium Safety Features At A Competitive Price Point

A vehicle’s safety is measured both in its ability to protect passengers and pedestrians in a collision and in its technology to avoid collisions. The 2025 Hyundai Ionic range received 5 stars from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), as well as very high marks for collision safety, avoidance, and mitigation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). For an EV with an MSRP ranging from $37,750 to $51,000, the Ioniq 6 not only offers a huge range of luxury features, but also tested safety ratings and driver assist technology not always found in cars at those price points.

Standard And Optional Safety Features

The safety features in the Hyundai Ioniq 6 range are comprehensive, with even the SE Standard boasting safety features normally only found on more expensive luxury cars. Some safety features are optional, or only available on the more advanced trim levels. Safety features include:

• Remote smart parking assist
• Blind spot collision warning or avoidance
• Rear cross-traffic collision avoidance
• Parking distance warning
• Parking collision avoidance all around
• Forward collision avoidance and junction turning
• Surround view monitor
• Blind spot view monitor
• Lane following
• Driver attention warning
• Highway driving assist
• Smart cruise control
• Regenerative braking with ABS and 4-wheel disc brakes
• Vehicle stability control
• Tire pressure monitor

Hyundai Is Doing Things Differently

The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6: A Wise Choice for EV Buyers

The shape of the Hyundai Ioniq 6 is determined by the need to achieve as low a drag coefficient as possible, in this case, a slippery 0.21. The Ioniq 6 is shaped like a raindrop cut in half. The wing mirrors, flush door handles, slick spoiler, and shaped wheel wells all help to reduce drag. Although some of the trims are available with cool 20-inch wheels, the 18-inch are lighter and cause less aerodynamic drag. Combined with the large battery and the single motor, this allows the Ioniq 6 SE to achieve an impressive 342-mile range.

Ioniq 6 Interior

Because EVs are built on a flat base, they offer the designer much more usable space inside. The Ioniq 6, although slick and minimalist in design, offers loads of comfortable space for five passengers. The rear seat can fold down and has a two/one split for better versatility. Hyundai has gone to great lengths to minimize road noise, and with the quiet electric drive and effective aerodynamics, external noises are almost non-existent.

Warranties

Hyundai has one of the best warranties in the industry, including on the powertrain and the battery. The limited warranty is for five years or 60,000 miles, and the powertrain is covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles, as are the batteries. Complementary maintenance is three years or 36,000 miles.