Like the Ioniq 5, Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 sedan will receive its high-performance variant from its N division. Confirmed to debut in July 2025, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N aims to become Hyundai’s ultimate electric performance vehicle. Having seen the RN22e concept up close, and experienced the Ioniq 5 N, here are our six key expectations from the performance sedan.
1. Better performance than the Ioniq 5 N
Hyundai N won’t copy-paste the powertrain and chassis of the Ioniq 5 N into the sedan and hand over the car to sales and marketing. Instead, it will build upon the foundation it laid. Talking about the performance division’s next EV to CarSales, technical advisor Albert Biermann hinted in March 2024 that “But just being the same isn’t enough,” and “You have to add more.”
While official confirmation is awaited, we’re expecting at least 650 hp (with boost mode), a 0-60 mph acceleration in about 3.1 seconds and a top speed around 165 mph, making this the quickest and most powerful Hyundai on the market.
2. Most aggressive Hyundai sedan yet
Hyundai N won’t stop at decals, badges, and sticky tires to differentiate its performance car. As shown in our exclusive illustrations in this story, the Ioniq 6 N will feature deeper enhancements, including wider tracks, larger front air intakes, side skirts, and exclusive N-branded wheels.
At the rear, teasers reveal that Hyundai has retained the distinctive ducktail spoiler on the trunk lid from the facelifted Ioniq 6, complementing it with a prominent rear wing above for additional downforce. Hyundai’s signature N Performance Blue paint, racing stripes, and bold red accents will dial up its motorsport-inspired identity.
3. Reinforced Chassis & Braking
Going by the changes in the Ioniq 5 N, Hyundai N should reinforce the sedan’s chassis, adding structural adhesives, extra welding points, and upgraded subframes. These would ideally deliver increased rigidity and improved cornering performance. We’re also expecting it to feature Hyundai’s most powerful braking system yet, featuring 15.75-inch front rotors with four-piston calipers and 14.2-inch rear rotors, which will help reduce braking distance and brake fade.
4. Gen IV Battery With Special Management
The Ioniq 6 N will benefit from Hyundai’s new 84 kWh fourth-generation battery pack with improved energy density (670 Wh/L), which was first introduced in the 2025 Ioniq 5 N. Special thermal management, including independent radiators for the battery and motors, will offer more consistent performance under intense track conditions.
The vehicle will also feature “N Battery Pre-conditioning” to condition the battery before driving, particularly useful on a track day or at the drag strip. A 10-80% fast charge should take just 18 minutes, and EPA-estimated range is expected around 230 miles.
5. Exclusive N Performance Features
Several unique features should set the Ioniq 6 N apart from the everyday variants. Expect specialized driving modes, including “N Drift Optimizer,” which regulates torque distribution, suspension stiffness, and steering response to enable controlled drifting. The performance sedan will include Hyundai’s virtual dual-clutch “N e-shift,” to mimic the sound and feel of a gas-powered sports car.
6. Limited Production
Like the Ioniq 5 N, Hyundai is likely to build the Ioniq 6 N exclusively at its Ulsan plant in South Korea, keeping production volumes low. An ETNews report last year stated that Hyundai would only make 6,000 units of the car per year for the global market.
Until last month, we expected the Ioniq 6 N to be launched later this year in the U.S. priced between USD 65,000 and USD 70,000. With the Trump administration now imposing a 25% tariff on imported vehicles, it’s unclear how Hyundai will respond and to what extent it will impact the car’s pricing.
Featured image: TopElectricSUV’s exclusive illustration of the Ioniq 6 N
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