Hyundai Motor has officially launched its first electric sports sedan, the Ioniq 6 N, in South Korea, strengthening its push into high-performance electrification as it prepares to expand into global markets.
The Ioniq 6 N, unveiled earlier this year at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, delivers up to 609 horsepower from a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup, with a temporary boost function lifting output to 650 horsepower for quicker acceleration.
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Equipped with an 84 kWh battery, the model offers a range of up to 291 miles (469 km) on the WLTP cycle. Hyundai priced the car at 79.9 million won ($57,000) in its home market before subsidies.
Built with new vehicle control software, advanced suspension systems, and driving features that replicate gear shifts and engine sound, the Ioniq 6 N is positioned as both a daily driver and a track-ready EV. Hyundai said the model underscores the brand’s intent to “redefine high-performance electrification,” following the Ioniq 5 N SUV, launched in 2023.
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At nearly five meters in length, the sedan rivals the Porsche Taycan in size but at roughly half the cost. Hyundai plans to introduce the Ioniq 6 N in Europe by the end of 2024 and in the United States in early 2026. Pricing for overseas markets has not yet been confirmed, though industry analysts expect it to sit slightly below the Ioniq 5 N, which starts at $66,200 in the U.S.
Hyundai has also lowered pricing across its broader EV lineup, with the 2026 Ioniq 5 expected to start at under $35,000 in the U.S. and federal tax incentives extending through 2025 models. Market watchers say the Ioniq 6 could follow a similar strategy to compete more aggressively in the premium EV sedan segment.
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