Hyundai Ioniq 6 N vs Tesla Model S Plaid

How does the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N stack up against the Tesla Model S Plaid? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Hyundai Ioniq 6 NHyundai Ioniq 6 N
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Tesla Model S PlaidTesla Model S Plaid
SpecHyundai Ioniq 6 NTesla Model S Plaid
Horsepower (max)641 hp1,020 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.2 s2.1 s
Top speed257 km/h322 km/h
Variants11
Body styleElectric performance sedanElectric performance sedan
GenerationIoniq 6 NModel S Plaid (2021-2025)
Production2025 – present2021 – 2026
Length4,855 mm4,979 mm
Width1,880 mm1,964 mm
Height1,495 mm1,431 mm
Wheelbase2,950 mm2,960 mm

Hyundai Ioniq 6 N vs Tesla Model S Plaid: common questions

Is the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N or Tesla Model S Plaid faster?
The Tesla Model S Plaid is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2s versus the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N's 3s (0-100 km/h in 2.1s vs 3.2s).
Which has more horsepower, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N or the Tesla Model S Plaid?
The Tesla Model S Plaid makes more power: 1,020 hp (761 kW) versus 641 hp (478 kW) for the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N.
Is the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N or Tesla Model S Plaid faster on top speed?
The Tesla Model S Plaid has the higher top speed at 200 mph (322 km/h), versus 160 mph (257 km/h) for the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N.
What is the main difference between the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N and the Tesla Model S Plaid?
Both are electric performance sedans in the same class. The Tesla Model S Plaid has the power advantage, while the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N undercuts it, so the choice comes down to the spec differences above.