Hyundai IONIQ 6 N Confirmed for Australia in Early-2026 with Mind-Boggling 478kW Output

Hyundai has confirmed the IONIQ 6 N high-performance electric sedan will arrive in Australia in the first half of 2026.

It will sell alongside the IONIQ 5 N SUV, which shares similar underpinnings but was tuned under Albert Biermann, former Head of BMW M and later Executive Technical Advisor for Hyundai Motor Group.

The IONIQ 6 N was developed under Manfred Harrer, Head of Genesis and Performance Development Tech Unit, who previously worked at Porsche as Head of Chassis Development.

Powered by dual electric motors producing up to 478 kW and 770 Nm of torque when N Grin Boost is active, the IONIQ 6 N can accelerate from 0–100 km/h in 3.2 seconds and reach a top speed of 257 km/h.

The 84 kWh battery supports 10–80% charging in around 18 minutes on a 350 kW charger, with a claimed WLTP driving range of 487 km.

Engineering updates include fully redesigned suspension geometry, stroke-sensing electronically controlled dampers, a lower roll centre, and an electronic limited-slip differential to improve cornering precision and stability.

The chassis has been reinforced with additional welds, underbody bracing, and a stiffer rear anti-roll bar to enhance rigidity and steering response.

Aerodynamic improvements such as a motorsport-inspired swan-neck rear wing, widened fenders, and a 0.27 Cd drag coefficient contribute to high-speed stability.

Braking performance is delivered through 400 mm front and 360 mm rear discs, assisted by regenerative braking capable of up to 0.6 G deceleration.

The IONIQ 6 N features several performance technologies including N e-Shift, which simulates gear changes for more controlled driving; N Active Sound+ with multiple synthetic sound profiles; and N Track Manager, a data-logging system with custom track design and lap-time analysis.

Additional functions such as N Drift Optimizer, N Torque Distribution, and N Pedal enable finer control of traction and cornering.

Inside, the cabin is finished in black with Performance Blue accents, Alcantara and leather bucket seats, and N-specific controls on the steering wheel for drive mode selection.

N Ambient Shift Light adds visual cues for shift timing, while SmartSense driver-assistance features include Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, and Highway Driving Assist 2.

The model will be available in six exterior colours including Performance Blue Pearl and Gravity Gold Matte, with 20-inch forged wheels wrapped in specially developed Pirelli P-Zero 5 tyres.

Australian pricing for the IONIQ 6 N has not yet been announced. The related IONIQ 5 N SUV is currently priced from $111,000 before on-road costs, with the sedan expected to be positioned at the same price or slightly higher when local pricing is confirmed closer to launch.