Following the success of its ridiculously entertaining Ioniq 5 N in 2024, Hyundai is clearly hoping it can repeat the trick by applying its speedy sub-brand's know-how to its streamliner sibling—the result revealed today is this, the Ioniq 6 N, Hyundai's second high-performance EV. Photograph: Alex Tapley/Hyundai Photograph: Alex Tapley/Hyundai Photograph: Alex Tapley/HyundaiIn an issued statement, José Muñoz, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company, says that he wants this second performance EV from the brand to “entice drivers” over to EVs, “high-performance enthusiasts” that may be die-hard fans of combustion technology yet willing to be swayed if an attractive enough alternative presents itself. A major part of the 6 N's ability to lure petrolheads away from internal combustion engine racers is its innovative N e-Shift (virtual gear shift) system first deployed to great effect in the Ioniq 5 N but now supposedly improved. Photograph: Alex Tapley/Hyundai Photograph: Alex Tapley/Hyundai Photograph: Alex Tapley/HyundaiThe system, which initially required a whole year of software development for the 5 N, even increases regen braking and boosts thrust at higher “fake revs.” As a final flourish, Hyundai has added a feature called N Ambient Shift Light, an interior feature that visually cues shift points for the driver. The 6's new color, “Performance Blue Pearl,” adds a pearl finish to Hyundai N’s signature hue.