Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N efficiency EV is coming March 2024

Hyundai confirmed off its manufacturing performance-variant Ioniq 5 “N” on the LA Auto Present this week, releasing ultimate specs of the electrical crossover and asserting its availability at US dealerships in March 2024.

As beforehand introduced in July, this new model of the Ioniq 5 was constructed by Hyundai’s efficiency tuning groups beneath its N sub-brand. The engineers behind the 2025 Ioniq 5 N used Hyundai’s base E-GMP electrical automobile platform, including motorsport tech realized from the automaker’s “rolling labs” experiment automobiles just like the N Imaginative and prescient 74, RM20e, and the RN22e.

Hyundai contains options for recurring motorheads just like the N e-shift, which mimics the sensation of simulating an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission gasoline automobile, and the N Energetic Sound-plus which makes pretend engine noises.

The outside of the N doesn’t look too totally different from the common Ioniq 5, however the refined adjustments are actually sufficient to make it engaging and stand out. It does embrace N badges within the entrance, rear, and close to the rear wheel effectively, plus you get that orange soul patch strip within the heart of each the entrance and rear bumper, an orange skirt, and a brand new mesh up entrance that permits for extra airflow. The Ioniq 5 N is lowered by 0.79 inches, is wider on the backside by two inches to suit the massive 21-inch wheels and tires, and is 3.2 inches longer to accommodate the rear diffuser.

Hyundai revealed the total inside of the automobile, too, and it’s enhanced with a bunch of N particulars, together with on the steering wheel and peeking from the again opening of the bucket seats. The seats have strengthened bolsters, and there are knee pads and shin help on the heart console to make sharp turns extra snug. You additionally get USB-C ports and a wi-fi charging pad.

The Ioniq 5 N is supplied with a bigger 84kWh battery pack (in comparison with 77.4kWh on the SE, SEL, and Restricted fashions), however Hyundai wouldn’t share the drivable vary till nearer to launch. The battery can cost from 10 to 80 p.c in 18 minutes and has a max charging price of 238kW.

The automobile has a two-stage inverter that aids in pushing the twin motors to a most 478kW (641 horsepower) output. That max energy is achieved on the particular “N Grin Enhance” mode, which could be activated on the touchscreen or routinely when in launch mode. The N can speed up from 0–60 mph in 3.25 seconds.

The thermal administration system has been upgraded to incorporate unbiased radiators for the battery and motors, a conductivity channel to maneuver warmth away from cells, and higher motor oil cooling, plus a battery chiller. Hyundai says the system “boasts a better resistance to heat-induced energy degradation” in comparison with competitor efficiency EVs.

Because the Ioniq 5 N is constructed for the monitor, it’s additional stabilized with 42 further welding factors and has further adhesives holding elements collectively. This offers the automobile extra rigidity for monitor use and drifting. Hyundai says the N has “rally-inspired” dealing with and has a rack-mounted motor-driven energy steering system with a fast steering ratio and enhanced torque suggestions. The EV’s one-pedal driving system, known as “N Pedal,” aids drivers in cornering with a powerful decelerating power whereas nonetheless offering some vitality regeneration.