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When Clean Fleet Report had the opportunity in April 2024 to drive the all-new 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N on a race track, we jumped at the chance. IONIQ 5 N: Powering-up Dual Electric Motors 84 kWh Lithium-ion Polymer battery Base Horsepower: 601 Base Torque: 545 pound-feet N Grin Boost Horsepower: 641 N Grin Boost Torque: 568 lb.-ft.
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kWh lithium-ion-polymer battery. The version that Clean Fleet Report tested was the mid-range EV6 RWD “Wind” trim. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. The post Road Test: 2022 Kia EV6 first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.
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