17:05 05-03-2026

Hyundai discontinues Ioniq 6 exports to the United States

The Korean automaker Hyundai has decided to stop exporting the 2026 model year Ioniq 6 electric cars to the United States. However, the company will continue selling a limited series of its top-tier Ioniq 6 N version, as well as any remaining 2025 model year Ioniq 6 units.

This move stems from several key factors.

High Customs Duties

Imported vehicles, including the Hyundai Ioniq 6 from South Korea, face significant tariffs when entering the United States, which substantially increases the final cost for buyers. In contrast, the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 9 models are assembled in the U.S. at the Metaplant America facility in Georgia.

Low Sales Volume

Despite positive expert reviews praising the Hyundai Ioniq 6 for its performance, comfort, range, and design, its commercial success has fallen short of the company's expectations. Last year, fewer than ten thousand units were sold, marking a drop of about 15% compared to previous years.

Declining Demand After Subsidy Cuts

When the U.S. federal government ended its program offering buyers $7,500 subsidies for environmentally friendly vehicles, consumer interest sharply declined. This detail matters because it highlights how the price became more noticeably burdensome for American drivers' wallets.

Hyundai plans to sell off the remaining units of the current Ioniq 6 version until inventory is fully depleted, but the new version will no longer be available to American consumers. Overall, the picture is straightforward: this decision allows the Korean manufacturer to focus its efforts on markets where this model performs better.