Hyundai

Ioniq 5 N

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is a high-performance derivative of the standard Ioniq 5, positioned to compete with the Porsche Taycan and BMW i4 M50 in the performance EV segment. At $66,100 it offers a single dual-motor AWD configuration producing 641 horsepower. Reviewers at MotorTrend and Car and Driver consistently highlight its N Grin Boost overboost function and its ability to simulate combustion-engine sounds and gear shifts as genuine driver engagement tools rather than gimmicks, making it one of the more viscerally entertaining performance EVs on the market.

641 hp dual-motor AWD delivers a 3.25-second 0–60 mph time, competitive with the Porsche Taycan 4S at a significantly lower price point

N Grin Boost overboost mode and simulated rev-matching gear shifts via N e-shift provide driving engagement that reviewers describe as unusually convincing for a battery-electric vehicle

800-volt architecture supports DC fast charging at up to 350 kW, enabling relatively rapid charging stops compared to 400-volt competitors

Purpose-built chassis tuning over the standard Ioniq 5 includes stiffer suspension, larger Brembo brakes, and a drift mode validated on the Nürburgring, resulting in handling balance reviewers at Edmunds and Car and Driver rated as genuinely sorted

Retains the standard Ioniq 5's practical interior volume, large frunk, and vehicle-to-load bidirectional charging capability despite the performance focus

221-mile EPA range is notably short compared to the standard Ioniq 5 RWD long-range at 266 miles, and performance driving on track reduces real-world range substantially further

Simulated engine sounds and artificial gear-change feedback are driver-selectable but add software complexity that some reviewers find distracting or incongruous with EV ownership

At $66,100 the N sits well above mainstream EV pricing, and unlike some competitors it does not qualify for the federal EV tax credit under current assembly and price-cap rules

Ride quality in default sport settings is noticeably firm for daily use, a trade-off reviewers note when comparing it to the more compliant standard Ioniq 5 platform

S RWD

SE AWD

Limited AWD

Calligraphy AWD

Ioniq 9

The Hyundai Ioniq 9 is a three-row electric SUV slotting above the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 to compete directly with the Kia EV9, Rivian R1S, and upcoming Volkswagen ID. Buzz. Built on Hyundai's 800-volt E-GMP platform, it seats up to seven and offers a wide trim spread from a 215-hp rear-wheel-drive base to a 422-hp dual-motor range-topper. Reviewers most frequently highlight its spacious, lounge-like interior and the S RWD trim's class-leading 335-mile EPA range as immediate differentiators in a still-sparse three-row EV segment.

S RWD trim delivers 335 miles of EPA-rated range, the longest of any configuration and competitive with most rivals in the segment

Third-row space is notably generous for the class, with reviewers citing usable legroom even for adults rather than the token accommodation common in mid-size SUVs

800-volt architecture enables DC fast charging at up to 350 kW, allowing the vehicle to accept high charge rates that can meaningfully reduce charging stops on long trips

Limited and Calligraphy AWD trims reach 0-60 mph in 5.2 seconds with 422 hp, providing brisk performance without moving into a premium performance price tier

Hyundai's second-row swivel seats (available on higher trims) received consistent praise from reviewers for enabling face-to-face seating, a feature uncommon in production three-row EVs

AWD trims sacrifice meaningful range — the SE AWD drops to 320 miles and both AWD performance trims fall to 311 miles, a 24-mile penalty versus the base RWD for buyers who need all-wheel traction

The S RWD's 8.4-second 0-60 time is noticeably leisurely relative to the segment norm, which may disappoint buyers cross-shopping quicker rivals like the Kia EV9 Standard Range

At $76,590, the Calligraphy trim approaches Rivian R1S Adventure territory, where some reviewers note the Hyundai's exterior styling reads as conservative and less distinctive for the price

As a freshly launched model, long-term reliability data and real-world charging network compatibility reports are not yet established, introducing more ownership uncertainty than incumbent rivals

	Hyundai Ioniq 5 N	Hyundai Ioniq 9
Body type	compact crossover	three-row SUV
Trims	1	4
Starting price	$66,100	$60,555
Max EPA range	221 mi	335 mi
Max power	641 hp	422 hp
Quickest 0–60	3.3 s	5.2 s
Federal tax credit	$7,500 eligible	$7,500 eligible
Drive options	Dual-Motor AWD	Single-Motor RWD Dual-Motor AWD
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N vs. Hyundai Ioniq 9