The Hyundai IONIQ 6 N high-performance electric sedan has arrived in Australia with a starting price of $115,000 before on-road costs.

With 478kW and 770Nm from its twin electric motors in N Grin Boost mode, the electric mid-sizer can complete the sprint from 0-100km/h in just 3.2 seconds, making it the fastest Hyundai production car ever, eclipsing the IONIQ 5 N by 0.2s.

The IONIQ 6 N shares much of its underpinnings with the IONIQ 5 N electric SUV but has been refined to better accommodate a sedan body.

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Two electric motors, one at each axle, combine for 448kW and 740Nm in standard trim (without N Grin Boost mode activated), the same outputs as IONIQ 5 N. A single-speed transmission sends drive to all four wheels, although Hyundai’s N Torque Distribution system can apportion 95 per cent of available torque to either the front or rear wheels.

Chassis enhancements over the IONIQ 5 N include revised suspension components, additional strengthening measures, optimised battery thermal management while aero body upgrades have resulted in a drag coefficient of 0.274 Cd.

Standard equipment includes 20-inch alloy wheels, a new design for LED headlights, a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, inbuilt satellite navigation, AM/FM/DAB+ radio, and an eight-speaker Bose sound system.

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Inside, N-specific manually-adjustable sports seats are trimmed in Alcantara and leather accents while the steering wheel is also wrapped in leather. An electric sunroof is standard but can be deleted at no-cost.

An 84kWh lithium-ion battery claims 487km of driving range, based on WlTP testing. DC fast-charging on a 350kW charger will replenish the battery from 10-80 per cent in 18 minutes, according to Hyundai.

Several N-specific drive settings underscore the IONIQ 6 N’s track-focussed nature including N Grin Boost, N Active Sound+ that pipes synthesised engine sounds into the cabin, N’s unique e-Shift that mimics a traditional gearbox by using the paddle-shifters, and N Drift Optimiser.

Optioning the Performance Pack brings a host of carbon-fibre add-ons including a huge rear wing, front splitter, side skirts, rear diffuser, door sills, and even wheel caps to fit on the Pack’s 20-inch lightweight forged alloy wheels. It’s priced at $24,147.76 with an additional $600 for fitment. Alternatively, buyers can option individual elements from the Performance Pack

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Hyundai backs the IONIQ 6 N with a seven-year/unlimited kilometre warranty if serviced by an authorised Hyundai dealer, or five-year/unlimited km if serviced elsewhere. The battery is covered by a separate eight-year/160,000km warranty.

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 N is available to order now, with deliveries expected to take three months due to Hyundai only building the IONIQ 6 N to order.