Tesla and Hyundai’s base model rear-drive EVs are designed to demonstrate that you can get more for your money while driving an electric vehicle.

More power. More speed. More reach. More space. We’re adapted to constantly need more. Be that as it may, with regards to EVs, imagine a scenario in which less really implies more. Less engines for more productivity, less battery limit with respect to more weight reserve funds, less parts for lower cost. We thought we’d scrutinize that hypothesis with two of the most exceptionally expected back tire drive electric vehicles available: the new 2024 Tesla Model 3 Good country Standard Reach and the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE Long Reach. Do you truly get more vehicle by selecting less?

In the event that you missed it, we as of late looked at the completely stacked, all-wheel-drive variations of these two models — the 2024 Tesla Model 3 Good country Long Reach and 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Restricted Long Reach AWD (alongside the 2024 Polestar 2 Long Reach Double Engine Execution). A considerable lot of our impressions of those vehicles, including infotainment, solace, styling, and construct quality — as well as a rundown of what’s going on for 2024 — eventually extend here. Where there are prominent contrasts, we’ll get down on them.

Story Of The Tape
The greatest call out, obviously, is that both the Model 3 High country Standard Reach and Ioniq 6 SE Long Reach are controlled by a solitary electric engine, mounted at the back. They’re likewise the most reasonable ways of getting into another excursion prepared Tesla or Hyundai EV.

The 2024 Model 3 Standard Reach is, until further notice in any event, the less expensive of the two. Beginning at roughly $39,000 (estimating will be affirmed nearer to the Good country’s U.S. send off in mid 2024), our stacked model stickered for generally $54,630, with the main part of that cost hole being Tesla’s Improved Autopilot framework and the skippable Full Self-Driving suite. Like the Model 3 Long Reach, the Standard Reach includes a remainder engine and battery. For this situation that implies a back mounted long-lasting magnet engine really great for 257 hp and 266 lb-ft of force and a CATL-obtained lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) 60.9-kWh battery pack evaluated for a 170-kW top charge rate. ( CATL is one of the world’s biggest electric vehicle battery makers.) EPA range results are forthcoming, yet we expect the new High country Model 3 Standard Reach to clear around 261 miles to a charge.

Shockingly for a maker that commonly renounces significant choices for various generally normalized manages, you have more decision with the Ioniq 6 SE — the base model of the Ioniq 6 arrangement. The Ioniq 6 SE Standard Reach begins at $38,615 and incorporates a back mounted extremely durable magnet engine great for 149 hp and 258 lb-ft of force matched with a 53.0-kWh lithium-particle battery pack, netting it an EPA-evaluated 240 miles of reach. Burn through $4,950 something else for the Ioniq 6 SE Long Reach we tried, and you get a decent power knock up to 225 hp. ( Force remains level.) Battery limit likewise develops to 77.4 kWh with a 240-kW top charge rate, giving the Ioniq 6 a great EPA-evaluated scope of 361 miles. Our 2023 test vehicle accompanied only one extra choice (covered floormats), knocking it’s as-tried value up to $46,825. An indistinguishably prepared 2024 Ioniq 6 SE Standard Reach would sticker for $43,775.

Which Vehicle Is Speedier? Does It Matter?
The main part of the mechanical changes to the Good country Model 3 Standard Reach comprise of overhauled suspension and guiding tuning with an end goal to make the vehicle more agreeable while holding its amusing to-drive character. Out and about, those changes have been unquestionably effective.

At 5.6 seconds from 0-60 mph and 14.1 seconds through the quarter mile at 102.0 mph, the Model 3 Standard Reach isn’t quick by present day principles, yet at the same it’s positively sufficiently speedy. The single back engine is torquey and responsive, with the choke tuned forcefully to assist the vehicle with jumping enthusiastically forward off the line. Passing power is above and beyond, however we saw a characteristic drop in power conveyance at quicker expressway speeds.

The greatest distinction is in how the new Model 3 Good country rides. The pre-invigorate model would in general crash over knocks, with crueler effects being moved into the lodge, however the Standard Reach Good country is vastly improved adjusted than previously. There’s still a touch of pogoing this way and that on its axles over extension joints, yet the ride is generally settled and to a great extent agreeable. Far superior is that changes don’t substantially influence generally speaking taking care of. Directing is fast, responsive, and precise, which, combined with only a smidgen of body roll, makes the Model 3 enjoyable to drive on twisty dirt roads. We do, in any case, wish there was a method for changing the vehicle’s foothold control, as it’s speedy to yank power away from the driver when you begin taking care of in choke with any kind of guiding point. Really awful.

The Ioniq 6 SE Long Reach, then again, is a shockingly enjoyable to drive, and, indeed, free vehicle contrasted with both the Tesla and Hyundai’s own all-wheel drive partner. Driven energetically, the Ioniq 6’s low-exertion steerage loads up pleasantly, while the similarly loosened up foothold control combined with the punchy engine provides you with a tad of slip from the backside, getting the nose pointed faster. Despite the fact that its skidpad and figure-eight outcomes lingered behind those of the Model 3, we suspect a superior arrangement of tires would go far toward shutting that hole.

When driven ordinarily, the Ioniq 6 is an agreeable cruiser with a comfortable, consistent ride. The Hyundai doesn’t feel as speedy as the Tesla — on the grounds that at 6.0 seconds to 60 mph and 14.6 seconds for the quarter mile at 97.2 mph, it isn’t — however it’s above and beyond for most drivers, conveying great off-the-line speed increase and nice passing power. We like the Ioniq 6’s five degrees of regenerative brake movability, however the Tesla’s default one-pedal arrangement felt more normal to us than any of the Hyundai’s settings.

Which EV Goes Farther On A Charge?
Significant distance range is one of the most squeezing worries for imminent EV proprietors, so to help illuminate and instruct the general population, we fostered the MotorTrend Excursion Reach test. Our reach number reflects certifiable driving distance, utilizing 95% of the battery limit at a consistent 70 mph with environment control set to 72 degrees and the headlights, voyage control, and sound framework on. The test is performed on an out-and-back course to limit the impacts of landscape and wind. We supplement our reach number with a quick charging test that uncovers the number of miles of 70-mph that driving you’ll recapture after 15, 30, 45, and an hour connected to a quick charger in ideal situations.

Here Are A few Key Important points:
As we saw with their double engine all-wheel-drive partners, the two vehicles failed to meet expectations in our certifiable excursion range test contrasted with the EPA cycle, with the Model 3 coming in 50 miles short and the Ioniq 6 falling 70 miles short.
This underperformance his hurt the Tesla more; the Standard Reach Model 3 Good country had the option to cover only 211 miles at 70 mph. The Ioniq 6 SE Long Reach RWD oversaw 291 miles in reality, making it the least expensive method for getting an EV (nearly) equipped for a 300-mile excursion.
The benefit of the Ioniq 6’s 800-volt electrical design likewise appears in our charge time test; all that’s needed is 19 minutes to charge from 5 to 80 percent (the place where most EV proprietors turn off to proceed with their excursion) in the Ioniq, really great for 232.8 miles of reach, versus 33 minutes in the Model 3 High country, which is then just really great for 168.8 miles of reach.
While the Model 3 Good country approaches Tesla’s broad and solid Supercharger organization (and can charge at outsider stations with a CCS1-to-NACS connector), the Ioniq 6 is as of now dependent on the less dependable CCS network show to any semblance of Zap America, EVgo, and ChargePoint. Hyundai has declared it will change from CCS to NACS connects 2025 and offering proprietors of more established vehicles a connector so they also can utilize Superchargers.
Excellence Within
While our overall inside and infotainment impressions from the large all-wheel-drive Hyundai and fairly more tight Tesla persist here, one thing worth calling out is the quality and feel of these two base model lodges. The two lodges are done in moderately boring shades of dark and dim, yet the Model 3 High country improves at causing the lodge to feel like a spot you’d need to invest some energy. The low dark scramble is separated outwardly with finished dim material that streams down through the entryway cards with Drove encompassing lighting, while the “vegetarian cowhide” seats feel quite a bit better as the genuine article. Furthermore, the Model 3 obviously incorporates a wide assortment of applications and diversion choices on its big screen that the Hyundai couldn’t reasonably expect to coordinate.

The Ioniq 6 SE, then again, is relatively discouraging. The general lodge feels like it was gussied up by a Las Vegas Thieves fan, with the main visual differentiation in an ocean of dark plastics and materials being a little bit of silver on the scramble. While Tesla offers a white seat upholstery choice in the Model 3 Standard Reach, Ioniq 6 SE purchasers are left with a fairly scratchy dark fabric. We likewise don’t cherish a portion of Hyundai’s undeniable expense cutting around the lodge, particularly the decrease of the padding in the front armrests contrasted with the Ioniq 6 Restricted AWD, and the supplanting of the back armrests with hard dark plastics that show up as though they’re a sharp-peered toward glare away from scratching.

Which Back Drive Electric Car Is Ideal?
We came to an intriguing — to us, at any rate — end subsequent to wrapping up both our all-wheel-drive electric vehicle correlation test and this one. Taking everything into account, we enjoyed the Tesla most. It was enjoyable to drive, extravagant, a decent worth, more productive, and supported by Tesla’s Supercharger organization. The Ioniq 6 Restricted wasn’t exactly as enjoyable to drive and had unremarkable true reach and effectiveness.

That dynamic is flipped on its head, taking everything into account.

We truly like the new 2024 Model 3 Good country Standard Reach. It’s attractive, it at long last highlights an inside befitting of its value, and it’s very great to drive. However its certifiable excursion scope of scarcely north of 200 miles on a full charge, and its unremarkable charge speed and bend feel chilly in contrast with the more present day Hyundai. Maybe the dynamic may be modified if Tesla somehow managed to offer the Model 3 Long Reach’s 84.6-kWh battery pack in single-engine structure, however it doesn’t, so it isn’t.

All things considered, we’re leaned to take our risks on the CCS thruway with the Ioniq 6 SE Long Reach. Its 291 miles of true reach and a 19-minute charge time is damn close to equality with a tantamount gas vehicle. Furthermore, we can’t recollect the last time we drove a vehicle this effective at this cost that was this ideal to drive. The back drive Ioniq 6 is even and drawing in when you need to be yet agreeable and unwinding when the circumstance calls for it. While we actually wish the inside were outfitted as pleasantly as the Tesla, for this situation the Ioniq 6 demonstrates that occasionally less truly is more.