Another EV is reportedly on the chopping block from Hyundai’s US lineup. Here’s what we know so far.
Is Hyundai pulling the IONIQ 6 EV from the US?
The sporty “N” model may be the only IONIQ 6 trim Hyundai offers in the US for the 2026 model year. Hyundai confirmed the 2026 IONIQ 6 N will be “extremely limited” in the US, but has not offered any updates on the standard version.
Hyundai gave the electric fastback a major refresh for 2026, complete with a sharp new look, a bigger battery for more range, a refined interior, and more.
That sounds nice and all, but will we ever get to see it in the US? According to a report from Jalopnik, the IONIQ 6 N may be the only trim available next year.
When asked whether the updated IONIQ 6 would be coming to the US, Hyundai said no updates were available at the moment. On Hyundai’s website, the 2026 IONIQ 6 is listed with “more details to come.”
Although the Hyundai brand has not scrapped any EVs from its US lineup, its luxury Genesis brand dropped the Electrified G80 and is shifting from initial plans for an all-electric lineup to launching its first hybrid and extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs).
Hyundai’s sister company, Kia, has indefinitely delayed the EV4 electric sedan and the high-performance EV9 GT for the US market.
Is the IONIQ 6 next? A Hyundai spokesperson told TheKoreanCarBlog there are currently no new updates on plans to bring the updated IONIQ 6 to the US. The high-performance N variant remains the only 2026 IONIQ N trim confirmed to launch.
Hyundai has yet to reveal prices for the 641 hp electric sports car, but given the 2025 IONIQ 5 N starts at $66,200, the IONIQ 6 N will likely be slightly more expensive.
With the 2026 models arriving at dealerships, Hyundai is offering a few deals worth checking out. The IONIQ 5 remains one of the most affordable EVs in the US, with leases starting at just $189 a month. You can use the links below to find available models by you.
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