IONIQ 6 N Debuts as Hyundai’s Highest Performance EV Yet

IONIQ 6 N Debuts as Hyundai’s Highest Performance EV Yet
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The Hyundai IONIQ 6 N has been revealed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, joining the IONIQ 5 N as the brand’s second electrified performance model. 

The IONIQ 6 N shares its powertrain with its IONIQ 5 N stablemate, sporting a dual-motor setup – with electricity coming from an 82.5kWh NMC battery – with a combined output of 448kW and 740Nm. 

In N Grin Boost mode – which is activated via a button on the steering wheel – this output is upped to 478kW and 770Nm. 

With Hyundai’s N Launch Control activated, the IONIQ 6 N achieves 0-100km/h in 3.2 seconds, with a top speed of 257km/h. 

N Torque Distribution allows drivers to adjust the distribution of torque between the IONIQ 6 N’s electric motors, with even the option to shut down the front motor to send all of its torque to the rear wheels. 

The IONIQ 6 N joins the IONIQ 5 N as Hyundai's second electrified performance car

Hyundai’s N Battery management system allows the temperature of the battery to be managed depending on the chosen mode, consisting of ‘Drag’, ‘Sprint’ and ‘Endurance’. For instance, the optimum battery temperature is higher in ‘Drag’ mode for maximum output and lower in ‘Endurance’ mode for greater efficiency. 

The N e-shift function that debuted on the IONIQ 5 N is back for the IONIQ 6 N – tuned to simulate shorter gear ratios for a more sporting feel – while also debuting the N Ambient Shift Light, which integrates a shift indicator into the interior’s ambient lighting. 

The IONIQ 6 N also features N Active Sound+ – playing simulated engine noises through the stereo sound system – with different modes to choose from including the internal-combustion sounding ‘Ignition’ mode as well as the more futuristically inspired ‘Evolution’ and ‘Lightspeed’ modes. 

N Drift Optimizer is also back, allowing drivers to customise drift initiation, angle and wheel spin. 

The IONIQ 6 N also arrives with aerodynamic revisions including a swan neck rear wing, as well as chassis and suspension changes such as the new electronically controlled suspension system, using a host of sensors around the vehicle to constantly adjust and optimise the dampers for improved handling and ride quality. 

Exclusively developed Pirelli P-Zero 5 tyres also join the list of performance upgrades for the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N. 

While not officially confirmed, the IONIQ 6 N is expected to achieve approximately 450km of WLTP driving range and command a price tag of approximately $110,000 before on-road costs when it eventually arrives in Australia. 

An official Australian release date for the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N is yet to be confirmed, but it is expected some time in 2026. 

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What is the output of the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N?

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In it's normal mode, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N produces 448kW and 740Nm. In N Grin Boost, it produces 478kW and 770Nm.

What is the 0-100km/h time of the IONIQ 6 N?

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In N Launch Control, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N an achieve 0-100km/h in 3.2 seconds.

Does the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N have a dual motor setup?

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Yes, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N does have a dual motor setup?

When is the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N coming to Australia?

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The Hyundai IONIQ 6 N is most likely coming to Australia in 2026.

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Jack MacKenzie
Jack MacKenzie first wrote about cars at the age of 11 as “The Car Buyer of the Future” for Best Selling Cars Blog, having already spent the previous year creating car videos of his own. This set him off down the road to becoming an automotive journalist, joining CarSauce as a university graduate 11 years later. Jack made a name for himself in the world of motorsport, both real and virtual. He published videos on YouTube with a heavy focus on sports car and endurance racing, and has previously written for The Checkered Flag, Coach Dave Academy, Sim Grid and SimStaff. Jack’s daily driver is a 916 Alfa Romeo Spider, and on the weekends, he races go-karts in endurance races across his home state of New South Wales.
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