- Hyundai has finally introduced the 2026 Ioniq 5 N.
- It gets a $6,300 price cut and a NACS charging port.
- EV also sports a new paint job and extra equipment.
Automakers have been introducing 2027 models on a regular basis, but Hyundai is just getting around to announcing the 2026 Ioniq 5 N. It’s better late than never as the company has confirmed it will be “more attainable than ever.”
While last year’s model began at $66,200, the 2026 Ioniq 5 N has been slashed to $59,900. That’s a savings of $6,300 and Hyundai didn’t do any shady stuff with the destination fee as it remains unchanged at $1,600.
The company said the move aligns with their “broader strategy to increase N leadership by making track-ready performance and technology accessible to more driving enthusiasts.” $61,500 is far from affordable, but what do you expect for a high-performance EV with a dual-motor all-wheel drive system developing 641 hp (478 kW / 650 PS) and 568 lb-ft (769 Nm) of torque. It enables the model to accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 3.25 seconds, before hitting a top speed of 162 mph (261 km/h).
Getting back to the changes, the 2026 Ioniq 5 N adopts a new North American Charging Standard port for easier access to Tesla Superchargers. Buyers will also find CCS-to-NACS adapters as well as a newly standard Level 1 and Level 2 combination charger.
Additional changes are limited, but there’s a new Performance Blue Pearl paint job as well as a lightly revised interior with rear windows that now have an auto down/up function. Buyers will also find a Forward Attention Warning system with an interior camera as well as an upgraded N Drift Optimizer, which now features ten settings instead of one.
