2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 vs 2025 Tesla Model 3
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 edges it, 88 to 82.8, on safety. The Tesla Model 3 is ahead on fuel & range.
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 is sold in the U.S. as a electric midsize sedan with 5 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Ioniq 6 RWD (18 inch Wh…
2025 Tesla Model 3
The 2025 Tesla Model 3 is sold in the U.S. as a electric midsize sedan with 4 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Model 3 Long Range RWD, i…
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6
Slight edgeThe Hyundai Ioniq 6 edges it, 88 to 82.8, on safety. The Tesla Model 3 is ahead on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6overall 88 | 2025 Tesla Model 3overall 82.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 91.2 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 85.6 | 69.9 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 88 | 82.8 |
Hyundai Ioniq 6: model-level data · Tesla Model 3: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHyundai Ioniq 6
Top recalls
- highSeat Belts26V218000 · 294,448 vehicles
- highElectrical System25V606000 · 31,042 vehicles
- highElectrical System24V868000 · 145,642 vehicles
Tesla Model 3
Top recalls
- highElectrical System25V690000 · 12,963 vehicles
- highElectrical System25V002000 · 239,382 vehicles
- highTires24V935000 · 696,281 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Hyundai Ioniq 6 | Tesla Model 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | BEV | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Ioniq 6 Standard Range | Model 3 Long Range RWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 135 | 137 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $550 | $550 |
| EV range | 240 mi | 363 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 or the 2025 Tesla Model 3?
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 edges it, 88 to 82.8, on safety. The Tesla Model 3 is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 scores 88 and the 2025 Tesla Model 3 82.8. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 or the 2025 Tesla Model 3?
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 3 recalls. 2025 Tesla Model 3: no NHTSA rating yet, grade C, 3 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.