Hyundai Drops Standard IONIQ 6, Adds 641-hp IONIQ 6 N for 2027

Hyundai announced its 2027 model-year changes for its US electric vehicles on Wednesday, according to Electrek. The standard IONIQ 6 is discontinued, and the high-performance IONIQ 6 N takes its place in the lineup.

The IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 9 carry over with small changes, and the IONIQ 9 gets a new top trim whose price Hyundai has not yet announced.

IONIQ 6 N: the new performance model

The IONIQ 6 N is Hyundai’s second performance EV after the IONIQ 5 N. Two motors drive all four wheels and produce a combined 641 hp and 568 lb-ft of torque. Hyundai says it reaches 60 mph from a stop in 3.2 seconds, a shade quicker than the IONIQ 5 N at 3.25 seconds.

Like the IONIQ 5 N, it has N e-Shift and an N Active Sound+ system. Together they imitate the feel and sound of a gas-powered sports car with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission.

The battery is 84 kWh and gives up to 245 miles of range. Its 800V charging architecture allows a 10% to 80% charge in about 18 minutes on a 350 kW DC fast charger. The car has a native NACS charging port and comes with a CCS adapter, as Hyundai’s other EVs do. Its price was not disclosed.

2027 IONIQ 5: roof rails spread, colors go

The IONIQ 5 N stays the same as the 2026 model. For the regular IONIQ 5, roof rails now come on the SEL trim and above. Before, only the XRT and Limited trims had them.

Hyundai HomeLink, which was available on SEL and above in the 2026 model year, will be sold only on the Limited trim. The cargo cover becomes an accessory purchase. Gravity Gold Matte and Sage Silver Matte are dropped from the color list.

The 2027 IONIQ 5 starts at $35,250 for the standard-range SE, which has an EPA-estimated range of up to 245 miles. The extended-range SE RWD costs $2,500 more, at $37,750, and is rated for up to 318 miles.

2027 IONIQ 9: new Calligraphy Black Ink trim

Hyundai’s three-row SUV gets a Calligraphy Black Ink trim, and the Calligraphy Design trim is no longer offered. The Calligraphy and Calligraphy Black Ink trims add a Virtual Gear Shift and heated third-row seats. Every version gains a Tailgate Emergency Lamp.

Prices for the 2027 IONIQ 9 have not been announced. For reference, the 2026 IONIQ 9 S starts at $58,995 with up to 335 miles of EPA-estimated range. The outgoing top model, the Performance Calligraphy Design AWD, started at $76,490. Electrek expects the Black Ink trim to land near that figure or higher, but Hyundai has not confirmed it.

What it means for EV shoppers

Anyone who wanted a standard IONIQ 6 will find it gone from the 2027 lineup, and the only version of that body style is now the performance-oriented N. Buyers eyeing an IONIQ 9 will need to wait for 2027 pricing before comparing it with the 2026 numbers. For the IONIQ 5, the changes are mostly equipment shifts: more trims get roof rails, while HomeLink is limited to the top trim.

Electrek also notes that the arrival of 2027 models may bring discounts on current IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 9 inventory. Hyundai has not announced any specific offers.

Sources: Electrek, Car and Driver