Hyundai cuts 2026 IONIQ 5 N price by $6,300 and adds Tesla NACS charging port
By Eve
Hyundai has reduced the starting price of its 2026 IONIQ 5 N high performance electric SUV to $59,900 (excluding $1,600 destination charge), a $6,300 drop from the previous model year. The updated vehicle now includes a standard North American Charging Standard (NACS) port for direct access to the Tesla Supercharger network, replacing the previous CCS connector, and comes with CCS to NACS adapters for both AC Level 2 and DC fast charging. Additional updates include a new dual amperage Level 1 and Level 2 portable charging cable and ten adjustable stages for the N Drift Optimizer.
Why it matters
The shift to NACS as standard equipment on a major OEM model reinforces the connector's position as North America's de facto charging standard, while the inclusion of CCS adapters signals a transitional period for public charging infrastructure. CPOs and site hosts should note growing demand for NACS equipped charge points as more manufacturers adopt the standard for direct Supercharger network access.
Source
- Original title
- “2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Price Drops by $6,300, Adds Tesla NACS Charging”
- Published
- 15 July 2026
- Updated
- 31 July 2026
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- electrek.co · electrek.co · insideevs.com
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- Electric Vehicles
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- United States
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