I drove a Hyundai Ioniq 5 N for a week — and it’s a beast of an EV

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N AWD parked in an urban space in front of a tree.

Back in the spring, I got my first look at the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N during the 2024 New York International Auto Show. When I sat into the driver’s seat, it instantly brought me back to my 20s when I was all about sporty cars that were performance driven. But as an all-electric vehicle, the Ioniq 5 N distances itself from just about every other EV I’ve tested this year.

While it’s all about performance, Hyundai also pays attention to the design and customization level with the Ioniq 5 N. Sure, it might share superficial similarities with the standard Ioniq 5 trim, but this one’s a totally different beast that gets attention on the road.