Hyundai Ioniq 6 taking a gap year in Canada

Hyundai Canada confirmed the updated Ioniq 6 will skip the Canadian market for 2026 and will return for 2027.

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Line — *The updated Hyundai Ioniq 6, shown here in N Line trim, will skip the 2026 model year in Canada. – Hyundai photo*

Hyundai has updated its Ioniq 6 for the 2026 model year.

Unfortunately, Canadians won’t get the updated electric sedan yet.

Hyundai Canada confirmed to this blog the Ioniq 6 won’t be available here for the 2026 model year, but will make a return for 2027.

“We are excited to confirm that the refreshed Ioniq 6 will be coming to Canada, introduced as a 2027 model-year,” a company spokesperson said via email.

“This approach reflects Hyundai’s commitment to advancing electric mobility and continuing to lead with Canada’s most-awarded EV lineup. We look forward to sharing more details on what’s new closer to launch.”

The Ioniq 6 was launched in 2022 with a retro-futuristic design.

The automaker updated the car for 2026, giving it a slightly more contemporary design while retaining its curvy shape.

While the Ioniq 6 is taking a gap year in Canada, it is being discontinued in the United States; however, Hyundai America will bring to market the sporty Ioniq 6 N, which features a dual-motor powertrain with 641 hp.

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N at Canadian International AutoShow — *The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N makes its first Canadian appearance at the 2026 Canadian International AutoShow. – Hyundai Canada photo*

Ioniq 6 N on way

While the Ioniq 6 N is intended for Canada as well – it was even displayed at this year’s Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto – Canadian market launch details have not been provided.

Hyundai Canada, for the time being, still has available units for purchase of 2025 Ioniq 6s.

More details on the current Ioniq 6 are available on the company’s website.