The IONIQ 5 N is the first proper electric N car, and it is the most fully-resolved performance EV on sale. Hyundai's N division has spent the last decade learning how to make a Hyundai feel special, and the 5 N is where that work pays off properly.
What you are buying
A dual-motor all-wheel drive system making a combined 478 kW with boost mode, 770 Nm of torque, and a 0 to 100 time of 3.4 seconds. Inside, the N Active Sound system pumps a synthesised engine note through the cabin, and the N e-Shift feature simulates an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox complete with redline. The result is the first EV that actually feels like a hot hatch should.
Cartell Assessment
The IONIQ 5 N is the EV that converts the most sceptical petrol-head. The fake gearbox sounds ridiculous on paper and is brilliant in practice. The chassis is properly sharp, the brakes are huge, and the cabin is the calm Hyundai N cabin we know. It is the most fun under $130k drive-away you can have in any new car right now.
AU Outlook
IONIQ 5 N pricing in Australia sits at $111,000 plus on-road costs. Cross-shop is the Tesla Model 3 Performance, the BMW i4 M50, and the Kia EV6 GT. Verify the latest figures with Hyundai Australia.
The spec sheet
- Power
- 478 kW (with N Grin Boost)
- Torque
- 770 Nm
- Range (WLTP)
- 448 km WLTP
- Charging
- 350 kW DC, 11 kW AC, 800 V architecture
- Drive
- Dual-motor AWD
- Seats
- 5
- Warranty
- 5 years / unlimited km, 8 years on HV battery
- Safety
- ANCAP 5-star
Trim levels & pricing
| Trim | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| IONIQ 5 N | from $111,000 + ORC (verify) | Sole AU spec, 84 kWh, 800 V, dual motor AWD |
Prices indicative — see the manufacturer for current drive-away pricing.
