When Hyundai took the wraps off the Ioniq 6 facelift firstly of the month, it additionally previewed the recent N model. This week’s new teaser shared on Instagram confirms we’ll lastly see the electrical sports activities sedan in July. The Koreans name it a “true high-performance electrified streamliner,” whereas sharing a shadowy teaser that offers us a glimpse of the automobile’s extra aggressive rear finish.

In comparison with the common 2026 Ioniq 6, the N will get a big rear wing and a trapezoidal third brake gentle mounted on the high of the rear glass. On the usual electrical sedan, the additional brake gentle is a horizontal strip on the base of the glass. Earlier than the refresh, it was embedded within the spoiler, however Hyundai has deleted the cumbersome piece, giving the rear a smoother look.

Hyundai waited till the Ioniq 6’s facelift to launch the flagship N model, so break up headlights are a part of the package deal, prefer it or not. The entrance design ought to be much more aggressive than the N-Line mannequin (pictured under) that debuted with the replace. Count on new cast wheels, a decrease trip peak, a wider stance, and different {hardware} upgrades just like what the Ioniq 5 went by to earn its N badge.

There’s no cause why the Ioniq 6 N ought to be any much less highly effective than its crossover sibling. It’s anticipated to pack at the very least 641 horsepower and 545 pound-feet of torque, sufficient for a 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) dash within the low three-second vary. The Ioniq 5 N does it in 3.4 seconds, however the sedan may be a tad faster due to its decrease curb weight than the Ioniq 5 N’s 4,861 kilos.

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2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Line

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2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Line

With Hyundai prioritizing efficiency over effectivity, the vary will doubtless take a success in comparison with a typical Ioniq 6. Nonetheless, the sedan’s slipperier form and decrease peak ought to make it extra aerodynamic than the Ioniq 5 N, which solely manages 221 miles on a cost. That’s assuming the Ioniq 6 N additionally will get the 84-kWh battery pack.

As for pricing, count on it to be barely under the Ioniq 5 N’s $66,200 base value. Since the usual Ioniq 6 trims are sometimes $3,000 to $5,000 cheaper than their crossover equivalents, the Ioniq 6 N might begin round $65,000 or maybe a bit much less.