New Hyundai Ioniq 6 N gets sporty looks and 641bhp
Electric executive saloon gets the N treatment – doubling its power and adding a sporty new look...
On sale Early 2026 Price £65,000 (est)
Executive life can be stressful. Tight deadlines, cluttered in-trays and meeting-packed days. So, what better way to decompress than by hitting the open road in something fun? That’s the appeal of the all-new Hyundai Ioniq 6 N. Hyundai has taken the business suit-like Ioniq 6 executive saloon and slackened the tie – ramping up the power and adding a whole host of new features.
Compared to the standard Ioniq 6, which was facelifted earlier this year, the front bumper has been completely redesigned to feature a larger and lower grille and new winglets, which help to direct air towards the sides of the body. To fit a wider set of Pirelli P-Zero tyres, the front wings and rear quarter panels have also been brought out by 30mm, while a new set of forged black wheels with perforations in the spokes have been fitted to save weight.
Around the back, the ducktail spoiler from the standard Ioniq 6 has been joined by a sizable new rear wing, which helps to give the Ioniq 6 N a more aggressive look while also balancing weight for more predictable cornering on the racetrack.
Nevertheless, in spite of the new styling features, the Ioniq 6 N’s mechanicals are rather familiar. You get the same dual motor setup that’s found in the Ioniq 5 N, offering 601bhp – or 641bhp if you press the big red button that temporarily activates the all-powerful N Grin Boost mode.
Also identical is the top speed of 161mph, which makes the Ioniq 6 N considerably faster than the BMW i4 M50 (140mph) but slightly undercuts the Tesla Model 3 Performance (163mph).
What's not identical is the Ioniq 6 N's ability to accelerate from 0-62mph in 3.2 seconds. That's 0.2 seconds quicker than the Ioniq 5 N and also superior to the i4 M50 (3.9 seconds). That said, the Tesla Model 3 Performance is still slightly quicker off the mark – reaching 62mph in just 2.9 seconds.
However, the Ioniq 6 N’s performance capabilities go beyond driving in a straight line. One of the more unusual features to find on an EV is the N e-Shift virtual gearbox, first seen on the Ioniq 5 N. This tries to replicate the feel of an eight-speed gearbox that you might find in a high-performance petrol car.
Controlled via the paddles behind the steering wheel, the Ioniq 6 N mimics the noise of a range of engines (selectable via the touchscreen) and changes the ambient lighting colour so you know exactly when to shift. Unlike the 5 N, however, N e-shift can be used in any of the Ioniq 6 N’s driving modes.
Another carry-over from the Ioniq 5 N is ‘Drift Mode’, which controls how much power is sent to the front and rear wheels to reduce the car’s grip on the road while also keeping the driver in full control. It’s a lot more predictable in the 6 N, however, because Hyundai has fitted it with a new optimiser system, allowing you to choose the severity of the drift and the amount of wheelspin.
That said, if you want the full Gran Turismo experience, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N’s touchscreen is also equipped with ‘N Track Manager’ – a system that lets you record your own lap times. Simply set where the start/finish line is and the timer will set the clock ticking. You can even export the data from the car to share with fellow Ioniq 6 N owners.
It’s not all about fun on track days, though, because the Ioniq 6 N remains fairly practical. Even though it has the same 80kWh (usable capacity) battery as the 5 N, the aerodynamic body of the 6 N means it can officially cover an extra 13 miles – 291 in total. That’s slightly superior to the BMW i4 M50 (281 miles) but not up to scratch with the Tesla Model 3 Performance (328 miles).
Unlike rivals, however, Ioniq 6 N owners will be able to precondition their batteries to three levels, which can help to prioritise faster acceleration or better endurance.
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is set to go on sale early next year at an expected price of £65,000 – on par with the BMW i4 M50 (at £66,175), but more expensive than the Kia EV6 GT (at £59,985) and Tesla Model 3 Performance (at £59,990).
