Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Teaser Is Our Best Look at the New Hi-Po EV Sedan
The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is just around the corner, as the automaker today released several teaser photos.
The images show the high-performance electric sedan's side profile, rear wing, taillight design, and more.
While Hyundai hasn't released any powertrain details, the Ioniq 6 N is expected to share the 641-hp all-wheel-drive setup that powers the Ioniq 5 N.
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, our reigning EV of the Year, is about to get a baby sister. Hyundai has just released a handful of teaser photos that give us our best look at the forthcoming Ioniq 6 N, which was hinted at earlier this year when the Korean automaker shared details about the refreshed 2026 Ioniq 6.
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While the various photos only show shadowy elements of the racy sedan, we now have an up-close look at its prominent rear wing and ducktail spoiler. Hyundai also says that the Ioniq 6 N will feature flared fenders that accompany a wider stance. Under those wheel arches will be a set of lightweight wheels, which, in the picture above, are more than willing to do smokey burnouts. As with the Ioniq 5 N, we expect the 6 to come with bigger brakes and stickier tires than the version that your local librarian drives.
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The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N will feature pixel-like elements in its taillights, as seen below, but there also appear to be individual pixels that dot its trunklid, like a reverse version of a Ford Raptor's grille-mounted clearance lights. Hyundai also says the I6N will emphasize a trio of performance pillars, our favorite being "Corner Rascal." The other two names are boring by comparison: "Everyday Sports Car" and "Racetrack Capability." Yawn. Still, there should be nothing yawn-inducing about an electric sedan with more horsepower than a V-8-powered Mustang.
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Hyundai didn't release any concrete details about the upcoming Ioniq 6 N. However, it did say earlier this year that the hi-po EV sedan will be revealed sometime in July. When that happens, we expect to find out that it features the same 641-hp all-wheel-drive powertrain as the Ioniq 5 N. That model currently starts at just over $67K—a performance bargain, if you ask us. The 6 N will likely come in under the $70K mark, but we'll have to wait and see.
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