Hyundai's performance Ioniq 6 N is on its way

A new performance version of Hyundai's electric saloon is on the way, and these are the first images of it.

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is a highly anticipated hot new EV, followingin the footsteps of the acclaimed Ioniq 5 N. Rather than being another SUV, the Ioniq 6 N is based on the standard Ioniq 6 saloon. 

Little information has been confirmed by Hyundai, but based on the formula of the Ioniq 5 N, we can expect the Ioniq 6 N to have some serious power, massively upgraded handling and, as the images show, beefed up looks to match. With the Ioniq 5 N making a whopping 650PS – it's one of the fastest electric cars you can buy – the Ioniq 6 N should provide similar thrills and speed, making it a serious rival to higher-end Tesla Model 3s, the Polestar 2 and the BMW i4.

Hyundai says the new car will embody the N brands "three core performance pillars – Corner Rascal, Racetrack Capability and Everyday Sports Car" which should give you an idea of the vibe it's going for.

We'll see the new Hyundai Ioniq 6 N revealed in full at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed, which starts on 10 July.

New 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N: price and release date

No details about price or release date have been announced yet, but we should find out more when the car is revealed in full at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July.

New 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N: exterior and interior

We've only been given glimpses of the Ioniq 6 N so far, but those are enough to tell us that the car's looks will follow the philosophy of the Ioniq 5 N – take the standard car and beef it up considerably. The teaser images show a large rear wing and big flared arches with a wider stance for better cornering. The alloy wheels will likely be considerably lighter than on the standard car, housing larger brakes and clad in performance tyres. An N badge sits under the pixel-style rear light at the back.

We'd also expect hugging sports seats inside along with all manner of sporty accoutrements to set the appropriate tone.

New 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N: motor and battery

Hyundai has yet to confirm what will power the Ioniq 6 N, but the smart money is on it being the same 650PS all-wheel-drive, dual-motor powertrain found in the Ioniq 5 N. That would mean very serious performance, with a 0-62mph time well under four seconds.