Hyundai Drops Regular Ioniq 6 in America but Performance N Model Survives

Hyundai Motor Company will discontinue the standard version of the Hyundai Ioniq 6 in the United States after the 2025 model year. The company confirmed that its EV sedan lineup moving forward will focus solely on the high-performance Hyundai Ioniq 6 N, which is expected to arrive later in limited numbers.

The decision follows slower sales for the Ioniq 6 in the U.S., even as Hyundai continues expanding its electric vehicle lineup globally.

Hyundai shifts focus to high-performance Ioniq 6 N

Hyundai had previously revealed a refreshed version of the Ioniq 6 with updated styling and interior changes, including slimmer headlights and a redesigned steering wheel. However, the automaker confirmed that these updates will not reach the U.S. market in standard form.

Instead, the revised design will debut locally only on the performance-focused Ioniq 6 N. Hyundai said the model will deliver about 641 horsepower, using a powertrain similar to the one found in the performance-oriented Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, according to Car and Driver.

The N variant features a significantly more aggressive setup than the regular sedan. Performance upgrades include a sport-tuned suspension, larger brakes, high-performance tires, and aerodynamic enhancements such as a pronounced front splitter and rear wing.

Pricing for the Ioniq 6 N has not been officially finalized, though estimates suggest the model could land around $70,000 when it reaches U.S. buyers later this year.

Sales slowdown and policy changes impact U.S. availability

While Hyundai did not outline a single reason for ending the standard Ioniq 6 in the U.S., several factors appear to have played a role.

One issue involves tariffs. Unlike the U.S.-built Hyundai Ioniq 5, which is produced at Hyundai’s plant in Georgia, the Ioniq 6 is manufactured in South Korea. That makes it more vulnerable to import tariffs affecting vehicles shipped into the United States.

Market conditions have also weighed on demand. The removal of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit for certain models significantly affected electric vehicle sales toward the end of last year.

Sales numbers reflected that slowdown. Hyundai sold 10,478 Ioniq 6 sedans in 2025, a 15% decline compared with the prior year and far below the 47,039 units of the Ioniq 5 sold during the same period. Early 2026 figures also showed continued weakness, with 573 units sold in the first two months, representing a 70% year-over-year decline.

Hyundai said the remaining 2025 Ioniq 6 inventory will continue to be sold at dealerships while supplies last. With the model’s starting price previously around $39,095, discounts could emerge as dealers work through remaining stock.

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