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Hyundai’s updated IONIQ 6 flashes a stylish new design ahead of its big debut [Video]
With its big debut around the corner, Hyundai’s updated IONIQ 6 was just spotted with a sleek new design. The already stylish EV is about to get even better. Here’s a look at the refreshed model.
Hyundai’s updated IONIQ 6 spotted ahead of its debut
Launched in 2022, the IONIQ 6 is Hyundai’s second dedicated EV, following the popular IONIQ 5. Based on its advanced E-GMP platform, the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6 is already one of the most efficient EVs on the market, with up to 342 miles of driving range.
It’s also one of the most affordable, starting under $38,000. Meanwhile, Hyundai is preparing to launch an updated model with more range, features, and improved style. It may even include a Tesla NACS port.
In July, we got our first look at the updated IONIQ 6 as early prototypes hit the streets for testing. Since then, it has been spotted out in the wild several times with heavy camouflage.
The latest sighting gives us our best look yet as the new model begins to shed its camo. One of the most noticeable upgrades is to the front end.
Hyundai fine-tuned the front bumper and headlights, adding to its already bold design. It also appears to have new sensors up front, suggesting new ADAS features could be coming.
From the new video from CarShorts, you can see the car’s overall shape looks about the same as the current model, but slight improvements are expected to improve the profile. To match the upgrades up front, the new IONIQ 6 will likely see a redesigned rear bumper and tail lights.
Hyundai’s updated IONIQ 6 is also due for an “N” upgrade. The IONIQ 6 N has also been spotted testing with notable differences from the standard model, including a massive rear wing (see the images here).
Like the new 2025 IONIQ 5, Hyundai’s updated IONIQ 6 is expected to feature a bigger (84 kWh) battery, providing slightly more range.
The 2025 IONIQ 5 has a range of up to 318 miles, up from 303 in the previous model. With a driving range of up to 342 miles already, the upgraded IONIQ 6 could see upwards of 350 miles.
As a first, Hyundai’s new IONIQ 5 also includes an NACS port to access Tesla Superchargers. The newly introduced three-row IONIQ 9 also has a native Tesla NACS port, suggesting the upgraded IONIQ 6 will likely follow suit.
Despite the upgrades, Hyundai is expected to keep starting prices flat at around $38,000, similar to the IONIQ 5 pricing.
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California’s ambitious statewide electric bicycle incentive program is officially dead – and it didn’t even get a funeral. After years of buildup, delays, and surging public interest, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has quietly ended the program, rolling the remaining $17 million of the original $30 million budget into its “Clean Cars 4 All” initiative without even making an official announcement.
The California E-Bike Incentive Project was originally hailed as a groundbreaking effort to make electric bikes affordable for low-income residents. Vouchers – not rebates – were designed to let buyers walk into a participating shop and ride out without covering the full price upfront. Base vouchers were worth $1,000, with up to $2,500 available for those purchasing cargo or adaptive e-bikes in priority communities. It was a model that other states were watching closely.
But from the outset, the program was plagued by setbacks. Years of delays meant the first vouchers weren’t distributed until late 2024, and even then, only after a chaotic launch that saw the website crash under the weight of tens of thousands of applicants vying for just 1,500 vouchers. A second launch attempt in April 2025 failed completely, locking out eligible users. While a final distribution round in May went more smoothly, an estimated 90% of eligible applicants were turned away due to limited supply.
To make matters worse, the program’s administrator, Pedal Ahead, came under fire for questionable practices in San Diego, further undermining confidence.
Now, with no formal announcement or update on the program’s official website, CARB has quietly absorbed the funds into its Clean Cars 4 All program.
Electrek’s Take
This is an enormous letdown.
The California E-Bike Incentive Project had the potential to reshape car-heavy communities by giving low-income Californians access to clean, affordable micromobility. Instead, it was starved by mismanagement and then cannibalized to prop up car-centric policy.
It’s not that electric cars don’t deserve support, but this move reflects a broader failure of imagination. If we want a future with fewer cars, not just cleaner ones, then we need to start funding real alternatives. This was a huge missed opportunity to invest in a more livable California.
via: Streetsblog
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