Hyundai’s N division is turning up the voltage once again. Hot on the heels of the acclaimed Ioniq 5 N, the South Korean performance arm is set to debut its second electric halo car — the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N — this autumn. Promising a more sophisticated and razor-sharp driving experience, the 641 hp electric saloon aims to redefine what precision feels like in the era of high-performance EVs.
Unveiled for the first time at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, the Ioniq 6 N takes everything Hyundai learned from the 5 N — and sharpens it. According to N division founder and vice president Joon Park, this new machine isn’t just a follow-up — it’s a different breed altogether.
“We want a different type of driving experience between the two,” Park told Autocar. “The 5 N is a bit wilder. The 6 N is more precise.”
Underneath the sculpted silhouette of the facelifted Ioniq 6 lies a host of motorsport-inspired upgrades. With 60mm-wider tracks front and rear, a lower centre of gravity, and bespoke N aero elements including a functional front splitter and aggressive rear spoiler, the 6 N is more than just a design statement. Every detail is functional, said Eduardo Ramirez, Hyundai N’s chief designer. “Every new design element serves a purpose,” he emphasized.
The 6 N shares its electric muscle with the 5 N: a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup delivering 641 hp and 568 lb-ft, split between a 234bhp front motor and a 406 hp rear. But the similarities end there. As Sven Risch, head of chassis and braking at N, explains: “It’s an all-new car, I mean technically.”
The updates under the skin are substantial. Revised motor magnets improve performance durability, while a 7kWh battery heater brings the 84kWh pack to optimal temperature more quickly — crucial for consistent performance under spirited driving.
While Hyundai hasn’t yet disclosed weight or performance figures, the 6 N’s lower stance — it sits well below its 5 N sibling — and advanced suspension tech suggest it’ll be a sharper scalpel in the corners. Expect electronically controlled dampers, a rear limited-slip differential, and lightweight 20-inch forged alloys wrapped in 275/35 Pirelli P Zeros. The focus is clearly on agility, consistency, and control.
As with the Ioniq 5 N, software defines much of the 6 N’s character. The car features torque vectoring through braking, Hyundai’s signature ‘N Grin Boost’ mode to unleash full power at the press of a button, and an evolved suite of artificial engine sounds and simulated gearshifts — an acquired taste, perhaps, but one that has helped bridge the sensory gap for drivers transitioning from ICE to EV.
Track-day enthusiasts will appreciate the new drift mode, which now includes adjustable parameters for drift initiation, angle, and — yes — tire smoke. And a new ‘N Track Manager’ lets drivers log lap times on self-created circuits.
Production of the Ioniq 6 N kicks off in September for Hyundai’s domestic market, with European deliveries expected later in the year.
With its blend of cutting-edge EV tech, precision-honed dynamics, and a more mature, saloon-style silhouette, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N might just prove that performance EVs can offer both thrills and finesse — and look good doing it.
Source: Hyundai
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