Hyundai Is Adding the 641-Horsepower IONIQ 6 N and Tweaking the IONIQ 5 for 2027

Hyundai's U.S. electric lineup will look different in 2027, with a new high-performance IONIQ 6 N, a new range-topping IONIQ 9 trim, and a handful of updates to the IONIQ 5, Electrek reported.

Hyundai announced the 2027 model-year changes on Wednesday. While it discontinued the standard IONIQ 6, it added the IONIQ 6 N, its second performance EV after the IONIQ 5 N. The electric sports car uses a dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain that delivers a combined 641 horsepower and 568 pound-feet of torque. Hyundai said it can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds, beating the IONIQ 5 N at 3.25 seconds.

Like the IONIQ 5 N, it includes N e-Shift and an N Active Sound+ system that simulates the sounds and sensations of a traditional gas-powered sports car with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. It uses an 84 kilowatt-hour battery that provides up to 245 miles of electric range. Thanks to its 800-volt ultra-fast charging architecture, Hyundai said the IONIQ 6 N can charge from 10 percent to 80 percent in about 18 minutes using a 350 kilowatt DC fast charger. Like Hyundai's other electric vehicles, it comes standard with a native NACS charging port and a CCS adapter, Electrek reported.

A still-affordable IONIQ 5, and a new IONIQ 9 trim

The 2027 IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 9 are mostly carryover models with a few minor changes, while the IONIQ 5 N remains the same as the 2026 model year. Changes to the IONIQ 5 include roof rails, now available on the SEL trim and above; previously, they were only on the XRT and Limited trims. Hyundai HomeLink will be available exclusively on the Limited trim, rather than SEL and above in the current 2026 model year, and the cargo cover will be offered as an accessory only. Gravity Gold Matte and Sage Silver Matte will no longer be available.

The 2027 Hyundai IONIQ 5 starts at $35,250, making it one of the most affordable EVs in the United States, Electrek reported. That is for the standard-range IONIQ 5 SE with an EPA-estimated range of up to 245 miles. The extended-range SE rear-wheel-drive model is $2,500 more, starting at $37,750, and offers up to 318 miles of range.

The 2027 IONIQ 9 will be available with a new Calligraphy Black Ink trim, while the Calligraphy Design will no longer be offered. The 2027 IONIQ 9 Calligraphy and Calligraphy Black Ink trims gain a Virtual Gear Shift, Electrek reported. For shoppers, the news is a split: Hyundai is pushing a 641-horsepower halo at the top of the range, while keeping a $35,250 starting point on the IONIQ 5.