Built on the same cutting edge E-GMP platform as the boxy Ioniq 5 hatchback, the Hyundai packs advanced features such as a 800V architecture. This not only allows a 10 to 80% charge in as little as 18 minutes when using a 350kW rapid charger, it also supports Vehicle-to-Load capability that allows you to use the car’s 77.4kWh battery to charge larger electrical items.
Like the Audi, the Ioniq 6 also features a quirky digital door mirror option, and a lack of headroom for rear seat occupants over six feet tall. Moreover, despite its air-cheating exterior and relatively large battery, the Hyudai’s range of up to 339 miles is a little lacklustre.
Lotus Emeya – 0.21 Cd
When Lotus was born back in 1952 its compact sports cars were designed and built around founder Colin Chapman’s philosophy of ‘simplify and add lightness’. However, with a cutting edge EV powertrain and hefty lerbweight of up 2,590kg, the British brand’s Emeya luxury saloon doesn’t really adhere to that old policy. Still, it certainly looks the part, its low slung four-door coupe lines both turning heads and delivering a air-cleaving Cd figure of 0.21Cd.
More importantly, despite its size, sophistication and luxury, the Emeya delivers enough driver thrills to live up to the Norfolk firm’s illustrious history. The flagship R serves-up a pulverising 905bhp and a 0-62mph time of just 2.8 seconds, but for most the standard car’s 603bhp will be enough. With sharp steering and poised handling the Lotus feels lighter on its feet than you’d expect, yet with a supple ride and beautifully crafted cabin it matches many upper class limos for comfort and refinement.
Tesla Model 3 – 0.219 Cd
The first EV to sell more than a million examples, the Tesla Model 3 has become a familiar sight on our roads. With the launch of the ‘Highland’ facelift version last year the American electric car is now also one of the most aerodynamic vehicles out there. Featuring an even lower and slimmer nose, plus various subtle tweaks, the four-door family saloon now has a Cd figure of 0.219.
