--- title: "This Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Ripping It on a Track Could Fool You Into Thinking It’s Not an EV" date: "2025-08-23" modified: "2025-08-23" authors: - name: "Jerry Perez" job_title: "Deputy Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/jerry-perez" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/this-hyundai-ioniq-6-n-ripping-it-on-a-track-could-fool-you-into-thinking-its-not-an-ev" categories: - "Car Tech" - "Electric Vehicles" - "Hyundai News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Electric Vehicle" - "Hyundai" - "sedan" - "sports car" --- # This Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Ripping It on a Track Could Fool You Into Thinking It’s Not an EV ![]() *\Hyundai\* The best part of being an automotive journalist is that I'm constantly surrounded by people who share my passion for cars, racing, and all things on wheels. The worst part of being an automotive journalist is that, thanks to being surrounded by like-minded people, it can often feel like I'm living in a bubble with little input from, *y'know*, normal people. As a result, I purposely try to connect with people who are not into cars, and, to be honest, who know *very* little about them. The results are often funny and eye-opening at the same time. What does this have to do with [this video]() of Randy Pobst ripping the [Hyundai Ioniq 6 N]() up the [Goodwood]() Hillclimb? Allow me to explain. As you may already know, the high-po Ioniq Ns have a simulated manual transmission that reacts to upshifts and downshifts just like a normal gas-powered sports car would, while also making engine sounds that lead you to believe you're driving something other than an EV. Now, I've never driven one, but almost everyone in the office has, and they all have [great things to say about it](). Watching Pobst [flip through the gears]() while the Ioniq 6 N screams its loud artificial tune is quite entertaining. There's no denying Pobst's amazing skills, and he genuinely looks to be having a blast. The simulated sound is quite spicy, and the shifts match perfectly with the flick of the paddle. Also, the shifting itself affects the sound, and together it all sounds super realistic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlcTPWR4Bxc This made me think: If you showed this video to someone who doesn't know the Ioniq 6 N is an EV, could they be fooled into thinking it's a normie ICE car? I think the answer is yes. However, it's not rare for someone to be fooled by something on YouTube, after all. The real question is: could someone who has no idea about cars drive an Ioniq 6 N—with all its faux engine sounds and shifting and all—and be fooled into thinking it's a gas-powered car? I still believe the answer is yes. There's no right or wrong answer here, and for what it's worth, this is a pretty silly observation on my part. But hey, it's what came to mind when I was watching this video, and I thought I'd find out how you guys feel about it. Lemme know in the comments. *Have a tip? Let us know at tips@thedrive.com.* ## Author Jerry is responsible for upholding The Drive's ethos as an audience-first, enthusiast-driven car blog that serves up industry-leading news, reviews, culture, and motorsport coverage. Overseeing a staff of writers and editors from his home base in Indianapolis, he helps curate the site's daily rundown, as well as its medium- and long-term content strategies. Jerry joined The Drive in 2018 as a writer and worked as news editor and managing editor before becoming the deputy in 2023. As a lifelong car enthusiast and racing fan, Jerry believes that all cars are cool, but the people behind the machines are even cooler. This belief often gives The Drive a slightly different focus from most other car sites, where we explore the humanity behind the machines. When he's not obsessing over the day's biggest stories or hanging out at a race track, Jerry can be found behind the wheel of a car, most likely sharing a laugh with his teenage son or daughter. ### Author social links [Instagram]()