Earlier this year I drove the 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, which sells itself as a budget-friendly, fuel efficient model that’s capable of achieving an EPA-estimated rating of 54 mpg combined. The only problem with the Elantra Hybrid is that it’s so boring, which is why the Elantra N exists.
After driving the 2025 Hyundai Elantra N for a week, it makes me forget about all the other EVs I’ve driven this year because it matches them in the performance department. In fact, it’s one of the most fun drives I’ve had ever, with only the BMW i4 M50 Gran Coupe EV and Mini Cooper Countryman EV eclipsing it.
