Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Unveiled at Goodwood: High-Performance Electric Vehicle Packs Up to 641 hp

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N has made its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed as the first high-performance electrified model from Hyundai's N sub-brand. The Ioniq 5 N features a total output of 600 horsepower (641 hp with N Grin Boost) from its two electric motors.

The Ioniq 5 N is larger than the standard model, measuring 1.6 inches (40 mm) wider at the bottom and 3.2 in (80 mm) longer. It also sits 0.79 in (20 mm) closer to the ground. The car features a lower bumper lip spoiler, active air flaps, and a functional mesh air curtain. Hyundai accents the contrasting black trim with N-exclusive Luminous Orange on the bumper, side skirts, and rear diffuser. It wears 21-inch forged aluminum wheels wrapped in Pirelli P-Zero tires tuned for the EV. 

The Ioniq 5 N will be available in 10 colors. Two – N Performance Blue Matte and N Performance Blue – are exclusive to the model. The other colors are Abyss Black Pearl, Cyber Gray Metallic, Ecotronic Gray Matte, Ecotronic Gray, Atlas White, Atlas White Matte, Gravity Gold Matte, and Soultronic Orange Pearl. The interior is only available in black with Performance Blue accents.

Inside, Hyundai installed its newly designed N steering wheel, featuring the performance brand’s logo for the first time. It features four buttons – Drive Mode Select, N Grin Boost, and two N Custom buttons. The two custom triggers allow drivers to set their desired customized drive modes mapped to each button. The paddles for the e-shift and N Pedal functions are behind the wheel. 

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N features two electric motors. The total output for the model is 600 horsepower (448 kilowatts) and 545 pound-feet (740 Newton-meters) of torque, which could slightly change before production commences. That increases to 641 hp (478 kW) and 567 lb-ft (770 Nm) of torque with the N Grin Boost function engaged, which lasts for 10 seconds. 

The all-wheel-drive powertrain can propel the N to 62 miles per hour in 3.5 seconds, decreasing to 3.4 with N Grin Boost. It has a top speed of 161 mph (260 kph). 

Hyundai offers the model with its highest capacity battery with 84.0-kilowatt hours available. It has 800-volt technology for ultra-fast charging, taking the battery from 10 to 80 percent in 18 minutes. 

Drivers can optimize the battery’s performance with Hyundai’s N Battery Pre-conditioning. This allows the driver to choose between a Drag or Track mode. The Track one optimizes the battery temperature to deliver the most laps. Drag mode offers a short burst of total power, and it’s just some of the software Hyundai uses to enhance the driving experience behind the wheel on both public roads and the track. 

The EV features larger wheels, a completely revised suspension setup, new aero bits, and an updated regenerative braking system that contribute to its weight. However, Hyundai has worked to counter the heft through software and other techniques. 

Hyundai did not disclose the Ioniq 5 N’s price. The company didn’t say when it would go on sale but could reach dealers sometime next year. It said it would release range information later, which is when we could learn about its price tag and on-sale date.

Source: Hyundai