2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Shocks Everyone With 641 HP and Drift Mode!

Hyundai has just unveiled its second-ever high-performance electric car, the Ioniq 6 N, and it is a serious statement in the performance EV space. Two years after debuting the Ioniq 5 N, Hyundai is doubling down on its commitment to fun-to-drive electric cars that are more than just quick in a straight line.

At the heart of the Ioniq 6 N is a dual-motor setup delivering 601 horsepower and 546 pound-feet of torque. But with N Grin Boost activated, you get a burst of 641 horsepower and 568 pound-feet for 10 seconds. That is enough for a 0 to 62 miles per hour sprint in just 3.2 seconds, topping out at a maximum speed of 160 miles per hour. It is quick, no doubt—but Hyundai wanted more than just numbers.

Engineers reworked the suspension geometry from the ground up. The Ioniq 6 N features stroke-sensing electronic dampers that read the road and adjust damping force instantly. The chassis also benefits from N Drift Optimizer and N Torque Distribution, both designed to give drivers more control and playfulness behind the wheel.

The braking system features 4-piston calipers up front and single-piston calipers at the rear, with 15.7-inch and 14.1-inch discs, respectively. It rides on 20-inch wheels with 275/35R20 Pirelli P-Zero 5 tires that were developed specifically for this car. Visually, the car looks ready for action with its swan-neck rear spoiler and wide fender flares.

Inside, Hyundai adds an upgraded N e-Shift system that mimics gear changes to give drivers more involvement. It is paired with N Ambient Shift Light, which syncs colored cabin lighting with the shifting effect. You also get N Active Sound+, which includes three sound profiles: “Ignition,” a race car-style engine note, “Evolution,” which sounds like Hyundai’s old concept EVs, and “Lightspeed,” a futuristic science fiction-inspired track.

Range is a big deal for electric vehicles, and Hyundai estimates 291 miles of driving on a single charge based on Europe’s WLTP cycle. For comparison, the Ioniq 5 N with the same 84.0 kilowatt-hour battery gets 221 miles under United States standards.

Color options include Performance Blue Pearl, Abyss Black Pearl, Serenity White Pearl, Nocturne Gray Metallic, Nocturne Gray Matte, and Gravity Gold Matte. A catalog of N performance parts will also be available globally, so customization is part of the package.

Pricing has not been announced, but with the Ioniq 5 N starting at $67,800, expect the Ioniq 6 N to come in slightly lower—possibly in the low $60,000 range. That would make it one of the most exciting and affordable performance EVs on the market.