ELECTRIFIED 'N' THRILLS

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N is the carmaker's first crack at a hot electric speed demon

- GAURAV DAVARE

It was inevitable, Hyundai's electric lineup receiving the N treatment. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N is the first all-electric N model from the Korean carmaker and it certainly lives up to the performance division’s standards. For starters, the electric SUV gets an electric dual-motor AWD setup that pushes an impressive 650PS with N Grin Boost engaged. Juiced by an 84kWh battery pack, the hotter IONIQ 5 N hits 0-100kmph in 3.4 seconds with a top speed of 260kmph.

The fun doesn’t stop there as there is better heat management, as well as a ‘Sprint’ mode that unleashes everything on tap and the ‘Endurance’ driving mode that maximises range. There’s also a unique regenerative braking system that offers up to a maximum of 0.6G of decelerative force. The electric SUV gets larger diameter disc brakes as well.