The first round of Ioniq 5 Ns won’t arrive at Hyundai dealers until March 2024, meaning there are still a few important details we don’t yet know. Range will likely be announced in the coming months, but you can bet the N will take a hit over the Ioniq 5 Long Range AWD’s 260 miles.
Pricing is also TBD at the moment, and this could prove to be a pain point for some customers. Hyundai’s internal combustion N cars have always been surprisingly affordable, but considering the N-ified EV builds off a fully loaded Ioniq 5, I won’t be shocked if its starting MSRP lands somewhere between $65,000 and $70,000.
Then again, it’s not like the Ioniq 5 N has any legitimate competition in the EV space. Its closest foe is actually its sibling: the Kia EV6 GT. That said, the Ioniq 5 N is significantly — and I mean significantly — more interesting and exciting to drive. The EV6 GT just feels like a quick EV6, but the Ioniq 5 N is an all-out animal.
More than anything, though, the Ioniq 5 N makes me stoked for the future of Hyundai’s performance products. Knowing that the company is able to keep its N cars’ bombastic spirit going strong with an electric powertrain means we have a lot to look forward to. Ioniq 6 N, anyone? I bet one of those would rip.
