Hyundai Motor releases high-performance EV Ioniq 5 N

Hyundai Motor has introduced the Ioniq 5 N, its first high-performance all-electric model under the N brand.

Hyundai Motor's Ioniq 5 N, its first high-performance all-electric model under the N brand [HYUNDAI MOTOR]

Hyundai Motor has introduced the Ioniq 5 N, its first high-performance all-electric model under the N brand.

The vehicle is a high-performance model based on the company's Ioniq 5, its first car developed on its EV-dedicated E-GMP modular platform. The N brand is Hyundai's high-performance line, targeting the same market as Mercedes-Benz’s AMG and BMW’s M ranges.

Equipped with an 84-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery, Ioniq 5 N can travel 351 kilometers (213 miles) per single charge.

It generates up to 609 horsepower and 75.5 kilograms-meter of torque. Using N Green Boost mode, it reaches a maximum of 650 horsepower.

The Ioniq 5 N only takes 3.4 seconds to go from zero to 100 kilometers per hour.

The price is set at 76 million won ($57,600) including the government's EV tax credit. The price can be reduced further depending on tax credits from local governments.

Interior of the Ioniq 5 N [HYUNDAI MOTOR]

"Ioniq 5 N is a specialized vehicle for both city driving and track driving," Hyundai Motor said in Monday's statement. "With the Ioniq 5 N, Hyundai will continuously deliver the N brand's unique DNA."

At the front, there is an N Mask graphic fascia with functional mesh along with an air curtain and air flaps for extra cooling.

Ioniq 5 N’s “Corner Rascal” feature means the car has 42 additional welding points and 2.1 meters (6.8 feet) of additional adhesives. The motor and battery mounting are reinforced while front and rear subframes are enhanced for lateral rigidity.

An “N Pedal” mode is available that addresses the inherent weight and size of EVs while aiming to achieve responsive handling. This software function is designed to prioritize fast and exhilarating cornering over energy efficiency.

The vehicle comes with a multi-charging system that can accommodate both 400-volt and 800-volt charging. Using 800-volt charging, it can be charged from 10 percent to 80 percent in only 18 minutes.

BY SARAH CHEA [chea.sarah@joongang.co.kr]