Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 (RWD) model has been declared to be the fastest-charging electric vehicle (EV) on the market by American automotive experts Edmunds.
The Edmunds EV Charging Test – billed as “the first independent measure of how quickly a car can add range to its battery at a fast charger” – found that the Ioniq 6 electric sedan topped a field of 43 popular EVs including Teslas, Kias, Porsches, and others.
According to Edmunds, the Ioniq 6 Limited RWD added 100 miles (160km) in an average time of 6 minutes and 54 seconds – equivalent to 868 miles per charging hour.
No other EV tested was able to break the 7-minute barrier, while the next closest was the 2022 Kia EV6 Wind RWD, which recorded 769 miles per charging hour.
In fact, for those maybe expecting Tesla to once again dominate another EV category, the first Tesla to appear in Edmunds ranking was the 2023 Tesla Model 3 Long Range – down in tenth position, recording a charging speed of 569 miles per charging hour.
“The Edmunds EV Charging Test reaffirms the importance of combining fast charging with a highly efficient vehicle for the best EV experience,” said Alistair Weaver, editor-in-chief, Edmunds.
“The Ioniq 6 scored highly in the Edmunds EV Efficiency Test and this, in combination with its impressive average charging power, secured its top spot in our inaugural Edmunds EV Charging Test leaderboard.
“Put simply, Ioniq 6 drivers will spend less time parked at a charger than they would in any other vehicle.”
The Ioniq 6 Limted RWD model boasts a 77.4kWh battery pack which allowed it to outpace the 2022 Kia EV6 Wind RWD by 99 miles per charging hour. Meanwhile, the Ioniq 6 All Wheel Drive model finished in third place with 764 miles per charging hour, able to add 100 miles in an average of 7 minutes and 51 seconds.
“When your mission is to offer a new mobility experience for the next generation, you need to go above and beyond what customers expect in an electrified vehicle,” said Olabisi Boyle, vice president, product planning and mobility strategy, Hyundai Motor North America.
“Edmunds’ test results help prove that our development teams have the right priorities and that the E-GMP models deliver on innovative design, range, driving dynamics, cabin space, and rapid charging.”
The full list of 43 cars ranked on Edmunds EV Charging Test can be viewed here.
Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.