Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

Revealed in 2023, the Ioniq 5 N is a landmark car: the first full-fat electric model from Hyundai's N performance division. It takes the well-regarded Ioniq 5 crossover and adds dramatically more power, a stiffer and wider body, upgraded brakes and bespoke chassis tuning aimed squarely at enthusiasts.

Dual motors give it all-wheel drive and a peak output beyond 600 horsepower when the N Grin Boost is engaged, delivering supercar-rivalling straight-line pace. What sets it apart is its character: features like N e-Shift simulate gear changes, and N Active Sound mimics an engine note, giving the silent EV an engaging, almost combustion-like feel.

Designed to withstand repeated hard track use, the Ioniq 5 N proved that an electric vehicle can be genuinely fun to drive rather than merely fast. It has been widely praised as one of the most convincing performance EVs yet built.