Hyundai continues to set the standard for value and innovation in the electric vehicle (EV) market, with the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6 securing the coveted Best Value Electric Vehicle title from Cars.com. This accolade highlights Hyundai’s commitment to offering cutting-edge technology, high performance, and affordability in the rapidly evolving EV landscape.

Hyundai Tops Best Value Rankings

Cars.com’s 2025 Best Value New Cars list evaluated over 100 vehicles across seven categories, assessing affordability, technology, safety features, and overall ownership experience. Hyundai emerged as a dominant force, with six vehicles making the final rankings, including the IONIQ 5, which secured second place in the Best Value EV category.

To qualify, vehicles had to meet stringent criteria, including a price below the segment’s average and essential safety and tech features such as: ✔ Automatic transmission ✔ Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® ✔ Blind spot monitoring ✔ Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking & pedestrian detection ✔ Brake assist & lane departure warning ✔ Minimum EV range of 280 miles

With its best-in-class 342-mile range, sleek aerodynamic design, and seamless smartphone connectivity, the IONIQ 6 SE Long Range proved to be an undeniable winner. Jenni Newman, Editor-in-Chief at Cars.com, praised the vehicle’s balance of efficiency and affordability:

“When you combine that kind of range, efficiency, and tech at a price around $40,000, the IONIQ 6 is a no-brainer for budget-conscious EV shoppers.”

Hyundai’s EV Revolution: Making Ownership Easier

Beyond vehicle affordability, Hyundai is leading the charge in making EV ownership more accessible through innovative programs:

🔋 IONNA High-Powered Charging Network – A partnership with eight OEMs to roll out a nationwide network of 30,000+ high-speed chargers, with the first station now operational in Raleigh, NC.

🔌 Seamless Access to Tesla Superchargers – Beginning in Q1 2025, Hyundai EV owners will receive complimentary North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters, allowing access to 20,000+ Tesla Superchargers across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The 2025 IONIQ 5 is the first Hyundai EV to feature an integrated NACS port, with future models like the IONIQ 5 N and IONIQ 9 following suit.

🚗 Evolve+ Subscription Service – Hyundai’s unique EV subscription service offers consumers the flexibility of driving the latest Hyundai EVs without the commitment of a purchase or lease.

🏡 Hyundai Home Marketplace – A one-stop solution for home electrification, enabling customers to order and install complimentary home EV chargers, as well as purchase solar panels and home energy storage systems.

The Future of Hyundai EVs: More Innovation, More Value

With Hyundai consistently redefining affordability, technology, and convenience in the EV market, the IONIQ 6’s win solidifies the brand’s position as a leader in sustainable mobility. Whether through expanding charging networks, increasing accessibility to high-performance EVs, or offering cutting-edge consumer programs, Hyundai is making electric vehicle ownership easier and more affordable than ever.

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