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Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Named Best Performance EV by Car Talk
Hyundai's IONIQ 5 N has been named Best Performance EV in Car Talk's Best EVs of 2026 list. The IONIQ 5 is recommended as a Best Battery-Electric Hatchback and was the Best EV overall pick in 2025. The annual honors are given out to the best electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles that are new or significantly updated for the model year. This year's awards were given out in ten categories following evaluations by Car Talk's expert editorial team.
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