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What happens when Hyundai's high-performance N division gets hold of an electric car?
You get the IONIQ 5 N.
Based on Hyundai's dedicated E-GMP electric platform, the IONIQ 5 N takes everything that makes the standard IONIQ 5 so distinctive and adds serious performance engineering.
Dual electric motors provide all-wheel drive, while an 84kWh battery and up to 650PS with N Grin Boost deliver extraordinary performance.
But straight-line speed is only part of the story.
Reinforced body rigidity, electronically controlled suspension, powerful braking, an electronic limited-slip differential and sophisticated battery thermal management have all been developed to make the IONIQ 5 N genuinely engaging to drive.
This isn't simply a fast electric car.
It's an N car that happens to be electric.
Performance is certainly not in short supply.
The IONIQ 5 N's dual-motor all-wheel-drive system delivers enormous power to all four wheels.
Activate N Grin Boost and maximum output increases to an extraordinary 650PS for a short burst, delivering maximum acceleration when you want it.
Instant electric torque means response is immediate, creating the sort of acceleration that would once have been associated exclusively with exotic performance cars.
Yet when you're not using all that performance, the IONIQ 5 N remains a spacious, practical electric car suitable for everyday driving.
At the heart of the IONIQ 5 N is an 84kWh high-voltage battery.
It's not simply about providing power and range.
Hyundai N has developed sophisticated thermal management to help the battery cope with the much greater demands created by high-performance and track driving.
Battery pre-conditioning allows drivers to prepare the battery depending on how the car is going to be used, while advanced cooling helps manage temperatures during demanding driving.
Despite its performance focus, the IONIQ 5 N can provide up to 278 miles of WLTP electric range.
So you don't need a racetrack at the end of every journey to justify owning one.
Performance shouldn't disappear when it's time to charge.
Like the regular IONIQ 5, the IONIQ 5 N benefits from Hyundai's sophisticated 800V electrical architecture.
When connected to a compatible ultra-fast DC charger, the system is capable of extremely rapid charging, helping reduce waiting time during longer journeys.
At home, a compatible wallbox allows you to conveniently recharge overnight.
The result is a performance EV that's designed to be as usable on a long journey as it is exciting on the right road.
One of the most fascinating features of the IONIQ 5 N is N e-Shift. Electric cars don't require conventional gears, but Hyundai's N engineers recognised that changing gear is part of what makes driving a performance car engaging. N e-Shift simulates the feeling of an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, creating noticeable changes in power delivery as you accelerate through virtual gears.
Paddles behind the steering wheel allow you to control those shifts yourself. It may be simulated – but the involvement it adds to the driving experience is very real.
Electric cars are naturally quiet.
The IONIQ 5 N gives you a choice.
N Active Sound+ works alongside N e-Shift to provide audible feedback that changes according to acceleration and driving behaviour.
Different sound themes allow you to alter the character of the experience.
Prefer the natural quietness of an EV?
Simply switch it off.
That's perhaps the cleverest part – the technology is there when you want the drama and disappears when you don't.
Hyundai N has always been about more than straight-line speed.
The IONIQ 5 N features substantial changes beneath the surface designed to make it feel more precise and responsive.
Performance engineering includes:
Together, these systems help make the IONIQ 5 N feel significantly more agile than its dimensions might suggest.
Yes – Hyundai really has given its electric family-sized performance car a drift mode.
N Drift Optimiser helps manage vehicle systems including torque distribution, steering input and electronic differential control to support controlled oversteer during appropriate track use.
It's another indication of how differently Hyundai approached the IONIQ 5 N.
The objective wasn't simply to make an electric car accelerate quickly.
It was to make an electric car entertaining.
The IONIQ 5 N has been engineered to cope with more demanding driving than the regular IONIQ 5. Advanced battery thermal management helps reduce performance degradation caused by heat, while dedicated N battery modes allow the car to be prepared for different types of performance driving.
Its reinforced body, upgraded suspension, high-performance brakes and sophisticated torque management all contribute to genuine track capability. For most owners, of course, track driving may only ever be an occasional experience. Which is why the other side of the IONIQ 5 N matters just as much.
For all its performance technology, the IONIQ 5 N hasn't forgotten how to be an IONIQ 5.
There are still five doors, five seats and a spacious interior.
You still benefit from the long wheelbase and flat floor created by Hyundai's dedicated electric platform.
And you still get the quiet, smooth driving experience of an EV whenever you're not exploring the car's performance.
You could drive it to work, take the family out at the weekend and then head to a track day.
Perhaps not all on the same day.
Although we're certainly not going to stop you.
The IONIQ 5 N doesn't hide what it is.
Compared with the regular IONIQ 5, it sits lower and has a wider, more purposeful stance.
Performance-focused exterior features include:
The result is unmistakably IONIQ 5 – but considerably more aggressive.
The performance transformation continues inside.
The cabin retains the digital technology and spaciousness of the IONIQ 5 but adds a much stronger driver focus.
Highlights include:
The centre console has also been designed to provide additional support during enthusiastic driving.
It's still comfortable – it just makes its priorities very clear.
Choosing an IONIQ 5 N is refreshingly straightforward.
Rather than offering a complicated ladder of trim levels, Hyundai provides the IONIQ 5 N in one comprehensively equipped specification.
Standard performance equipment includes:
That means the difficult decision isn't which trim level to choose.
It's probably which colour.
Despite the similar names, these are two very different cars.
The IONIQ 5 N Line takes the regular IONIQ 5 and gives it sporty N-inspired exterior and interior styling.
The IONIQ 5 N is Hyundai's full high-performance model.
It receives different motors, performance-focused suspension, braking and chassis technology alongside specialist N systems including N e-Shift, N Active Sound+ and N Grin Boost.
So if you love the appearance of the N but don't need extreme performance, IONIQ 5 N Line could be the better choice.
If you want the complete Hyundai N experience, there's only one answer.
Serious performance is accompanied by an extensive range of safety and driver-assistance technology.
Features include systems designed to support the driver during everyday journeys as well as longer-distance driving.
Depending on vehicle settings and specification, these include:
So although the IONIQ 5 N has been designed to entertain, it hasn't forgotten its everyday responsibilities.
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N comes with Hyundai's 5-year unlimited mileage warranty.
Its high-voltage battery is also backed by Hyundai's 8-year battery warranty, providing additional long-term reassurance.
Performance car or not, it's still a Hyundai.
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N proves that moving to electric power doesn't have to mean giving up the enjoyment of driving.
With an 84kWh battery, dual-motor all-wheel drive and up to 650PS with N Grin Boost, its performance is extraordinary.
But it's the engineering behind those headline figures that really sets it apart.
N e-Shift, N Active Sound+, electronic controlled suspension, rear e-LSD, high-performance braking and sophisticated battery management turn the IONIQ 5 N into much more than a very fast electric car.
And when the fun is over, you've still got five seats, five doors, up to 278 miles of WLTP range and ultra-fast charging capability.
Visit Tates Hyundai Brighton to discover the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N or book your test drive and experience Hyundai N performance for yourself.
More and more motorists are choosing to drive electric and hybrid vehicles. As such, you’ll find plenty of charging points available across the UK, whether you’re in town, at work, or on the motorway.
Charging your electric vehicle (EV) or plug-in hybrid (PHEV) at home is simple. You can either use a standard three-pin socket, or invest in a wallbox. The wallbox is a much faster solution, cutting charge times down by several hours. And with manufacturer deals or government incentives often available on wallboxes, it’s a cost-effective option too.
Many workplaces are starting to provide rapid-charging facilities for employees’ vehicles. Indeed, government help is available for businesses, such as the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS), which is provided by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEZ). If your workplace doesn’t yet have rapid charging, you can plug into a three-pin socket.
