Verdict
S
← Hyundai Ioniq 5 N · 2024-present · NE-N
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
First credible EV driver's car. Real personality.
BHP
641 bhp
0–60
3.4 s
Top speed
161 mph
MPG
80 mpg
New
$66,000-$70,000
Strengths
- N e-Shift gear-change simulation is genuinely novel
- Drift mode actually works
- 800V architecture means quick charging
Weaknesses
- Heavy (2,230 kg)
- EV-only range trails standard Ioniq 5
- Sound synthesis polarises
Notable tech
- E-GMP 800V architecture
- 84 kWh battery (N-specific)
- N e-Shift simulates 8-speed manual gear changes
- N Active Sound synthesizes engine note
- Drift Optimizer mode
- Race-spec brakes (4-piston front)
Common issues
- Too new for established issue patterns
- Same Ioniq 5 charging system concerns
- Track use accelerates wear
Used-market budget
$62,000
Typical price point for a well-maintained example with full service history. Cars priced significantly below this often require remedial work.