Hyundai Discontinues Ioniq 6 EV in US—High-Performance N Lives On

Another electric model bites the dust, though the high-performance Ioniq 6 N will still be available "in limited quantities."

Hyundai's electric lineup is shrinking. First reported by Edmunds, Hyundai has confirmed the regular version of the Ioniq 6 will no longer be offered in America. The sleek EV sedan debuted for the 2023 model year, but the market looks much different three years later.

"Going forward, our award-winning Ioniq 6 lineup will consist of the all-new Ioniq 6 N. Ioniq 6 N arrives later this year. In the meantime, 2025 Ioniq 6 sedans continue to be available," a Hyundai spokesperson told Edmunds.

This news is unique to America; Canada will continue to see the Ioniq 6 at dealerships, with the updated model arriving soon as a 2027 model. It's the latest change between the two markets as the US administration pursues tariffs; sister brand Kia has two very different lineups in Canada and the US. While Hyundai's Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 9 models are produced locally, the Ioniq 6 remains a product of South Korea. With tariffs still a reality, there's a certain logic to nixing the plain models of a niche-selling EV sedan and keeping the more expensive, halo-effect performance model around.

AutoGuide's Take:

We've enjoyed the Ioniq 6 well enough over the years since it launched, finding it a spacious, efficient, and comfortable sedan. As for the Ioniq 6 N, if the laugh-out-loud Ioniq 5 N is any indication, it should be a blast—it's even one of our most anticipated new models of 2026. For now, 2025 models of the Ioniq 6 remain on dealer lots; if you want a quirky sedan, act quick.

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