Hyundai’s new EV sports car might be hard to get with limited production

Hyundai’s new EV sports car, the IONIQ 6 N, will be built in very limited numbers. Only a few thousand units will be made annually for buyers in the US, Europe, Korea, China, and other global markets.

Hyundai’s new IONIQ 6 N will be limited globally

Less than two weeks ago, Hyundai unveiled the IONIQ 6 N at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. It’s the Korean automaker’s second electric vehicle to earn the “N” treatment, following the IONIQ 5 N.

Although it’s impressive inside and out, it may be hard to get your hands on one. According to a new report, Hyundai is limiting annual production to just 6,000 units.

That’s one-tenth of the 60,000 annual production target of the standard IONIQ 6. The report from TheKoreanCarBlog claims Hyundai will deploy models strategically by region.

Given its dominant global EV lead, China will get the bulk of it, with 2,000 units. North America is set to receive 1,500 models. Europe and Australia will receive a combined 1,500 units, while 1,000 units will be sold in Korea. Hyundai did hint that those projections could change based on demand in each region.

The new IONIQ 6 N is more than an EV sports car. It’s “a pivotal milestone” for Hyundai’s high-performance brand.

Packing 641 max horsepower (478 kW) and 568 lb-ft (770 Nm) of torque from two electric motors, the IONIQ 6 N can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in just 3.2 seconds.

Pulled from the IONIQ 5 N, it includes fan favorite features like N-eShift with added virtual gears, an Active Sound+ system, and Drift Optimizer.

Other added performance features, like N Grin Boost and N Torque Distribution, optimize settings to unlock more power and give you more control over the vehicle.

Powered by an 84 kWh battery, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N has a WLTP range of 291 miles (469 km). On the EPA rating scale, it’s expected to be a bit higher than the IONIQ 5 N at 221 miles. With charging speeds of up to 350 kW, the IONIQ 6 N can reacharge from 10% to 80% in just 18 minutes.

Hyundai’s new EV sports car is about the size of a Porsche Taycan, measuring 4,935 mm in length, 1,940 mm in width, and 1,495 mm in height.

Production is set to begin at Hyundai’s Asan plant in September. The first customer deliveries will be in Korea, followed by Europe and Australia by the end of the year. Early next year, it will arrive in North America and China.