Hyundai will stop selling standard Ioniq 6 sedans in the US and Canada after 2025, keeping only the performance‑focused Ioniq 6 N. Find out why – read more now.
South Korean automaker Hyundai has announced that, starting in 2026, the regular‑trim Hyundai Ioniq 6 sedan will no longer be sold in the United States or Canada. The company will retain only the performance‑oriented Ioniq 6 N in these two key North‑American markets.
What’s Changing?
Until now, the Ioniq 6 has been available in several trims ranging from the base model up to mid‑level options. The upcoming 2026 model year will see all of these standard versions withdrawn, while the high‑output Ioniq 6 N – a 650‑horsepower, sport‑tuned variant – stays on the lineup.
Customers who are still interested in the standard Ioniq 6 can purchase the 2025 model year inventory while supplies last. Dealers are expected to offer significant discounts on the $37,850‑starting price to clear remaining stock.
Why Hyundai Is Making This Move
Two major factors appear to be driving the decision:
- Tariffs and production location. The standard Ioniq 6 is built in South Korea, whereas the Ioniq 5 – Hyundai’s electric SUV sibling – is assembled in the company’s Georgia plant. A 25 % import duty imposed by the U.S. government hits South‑Korean‑built cars harder, squeezing profit margins on the Ioniq 6.
- Loss of the federal EV tax credit. The United States recently eliminated the $7,500 tax incentive for electric vehicles. Without this rebate, demand for the Ioniq 6 fell sharply in late 2023, while the Ioniq 5 began to recover in 2024.
Sales Performance Highlights
Hyundai sold only 10,478 units of the Ioniq 6 worldwide in 2025 – a 15 % dip from the previous year and a stark contrast to the 47,039 Ioniq 5s delivered in the same period. In the first two months of 2026, U.S. and Canadian Ioniq 6 sales dropped to just 573 units, a 70 % decline compared with the same timeframe a year earlier.
What This Means for Buyers
For prospective owners in the United States and Canada, the only Ioniq 6 option moving forward will be the high‑performance N model. This version targets enthusiasts willing to pay a premium for extra power and sport‑tuned handling.
Buyers who prefer a more economical, everyday electric sedan will need to look at Hyundai’s other offerings – such as the Ioniq 5 or the upcoming Ioniq 7 crossover – or consider competing brands altogether.
Looking Ahead
Hyundai has indicated that a mid‑cycle refresh of the Ioniq 6 could return to the North‑American market as early as 2027, but details remain scarce. In the meantime, the company will continue to support existing 2025‑model owners with service and warranty coverage.
Industry analysts view the move as a pragmatic response to shifting incentives and trade policies. By concentrating on the flagship N variant, Hyundai hopes to preserve its brand image in the region while streamlining production costs.