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USCar Trader import service
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
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The IONIQ 6 is Hyundai's aerodynamic electric sedan, a low-slung four-door that shares its 800-volt E-GMP running gear with the IONIQ 5 but wraps it in a slippery "streamliner" body with a 0.21 drag coefficient.
Model profile
The IONIQ 6 arrived as a 2023 model year car, built on the same Electric-Global Modular Platform introduced with the IONIQ 5. Hyundai positioned it against the Tesla Model 3 and Polestar 2, leaning on its exceptionally clean aerodynamics for real-world efficiency rather than outright power. US trims launched as SE Standard Range, SE, SEL and Limited.
Powertrain and equipment
There is no combustion option here. The Standard Range car uses a 53 kWh battery with a single rear motor, while the more common Long Range version carries a 77.4 kWh pack.
The IONIQ 6 is offered only as a four-door sedan. Lower SE trims focus on range, with the rear-drive Long Range SE being the efficiency champion.
Vehicle selection
Supply in the United States is healthy.
An imported IONIQ 6 suits a driver who wants a comfortable, efficient electric sedan with genuine fast-charging capability and a distinctive design that stands apart from the SUV crowd.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Hyundai IONIQ 6 (Long Range RWD): 4-door electric sedan |
|---|---|
| Platform | Hyundai IONIQ 6 (Long Range RWD): E-GMP (800V) |
| Battery (usable) | Hyundai IONIQ 6 (Long Range RWD): 77.4 kWh |
| Motor / drive | Hyundai IONIQ 6 (Long Range RWD): Single rear motor, RWD |
| Power | Hyundai IONIQ 6 (Long Range RWD): 225 hp (168 kW) |
| Torque | Hyundai IONIQ 6 (Long Range RWD): 350 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | Hyundai IONIQ 6 (Long Range RWD): approx. 7.4 s |
| Top speed | Hyundai IONIQ 6 (Long Range RWD): 185 km/h (limited) |
| EPA range (up to) | Hyundai IONIQ 6 (Long Range RWD): up to 581 km / 361 mi (SE RWD) |
| DC fast charging | Hyundai IONIQ 6 (Long Range RWD): up to ~235 kW, 10-80% ~18 min |
| Drag coefficient | Hyundai IONIQ 6 (Long Range RWD): 0.21 |
| Length | Hyundai IONIQ 6 (Long Range RWD): approx. 4,855 mm |
| Wheelbase | Hyundai IONIQ 6 (Long Range RWD): 2,950 mm |
| Kerb weight | Hyundai IONIQ 6 (Long Range RWD): approx. 1,950 kg |
| Model years (US) | Hyundai IONIQ 6 (Long Range RWD): 2023 onward |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The IONIQ 6 inherits the strengths and the known weak points of the E-GMP family. The most discussed issue is the ICCU (Integrated Charging Control Unit), which on some IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 cars has failed and triggered charging faults; Hyundai issued software and hardware remedies, so confirming that the relevant campaigns have been completed is essential before import.
Germany and Europe
US-market cars use the North American charging ecosystem.
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Typical work includes converting or supplementing the rear lighting so a rear fog lamp is present, confirming the headlights meet European requirements, and documenting the odometer in kilometres.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The import process for a Hyundai IONIQ 6 is planned around the specific listing, location, documents and commissioned service scope.
Questions and answers
Yes. As a broker we source the car, arrange shipping and manage customs and the TÜV individual approval so it can be registered in Germany or the EU.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the individual case. A blanket answer for every vehicle would not be reliable.
The car charges on European networks with the appropriate adapter; CCS1 cars need a CCS1-to-CCS2 solution and NACS cars need a NACS adapter. This is checked during approval.
The ICCU charging unit on E-GMP cars. We confirm the relevant recall campaigns are completed before shipping.
Up to 361 EPA miles (about 581 km) for the Long Range rear-drive SE; AWD and higher trims are lower due to weight and equipment.
No. USCar Trader is an independent intermediary and does not add a hidden dealer margin.
Ocean freight and clearance typically add several weeks; the exact timing depends on port schedules and the approval workload.
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