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Hyundai Motor Company has solidified its reputation in high-performance electric vehicles with the IONIQ 5 N TA Spec setting the fastest EV lap time at the Attack Tsukuba 2025 motorsport event. Renowned Japanese driver Nobuteru Taniguchi piloted the vehicle to a record-breaking 57.446 seconds, reinforcing Hyundai’s technological leadership in EV performance.
Key Highlights:
- Record-breaking performance at Tsukuba Circuit with a 57.446-second lap, nearly two seconds faster than the nearest EV competitor.
- Driven by Nobuteru Taniguchi, who praised the car’s braking, handling, and stability at high speeds.
- Maintains production-spec components with enhanced software tuning for 687 PS output and improved rear motor power.
- Advanced upgrades include motorsport-grade brakes, aerodynamic enhancements, and high-performance tires.
- Previously won the 2024 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, further proving its dominance in electric motorsport.
- Hyundai Mobility Japan expands EV offerings, introducing the INSTER sub-compact electric SUV alongside the high-performance IONIQ 5 N.
The IONIQ 5 N TA Spec is engineered to showcase the capabilities of Hyundai’s production EVs with minimal modifications. Despite its enhanced performance, the vehicle retains critical systems such as its motors, battery, and control electronics from the production-spec IONIQ 5 N.
Joon Park, Head of N Management Group, emphasized that this achievement highlights Hyundai’s commitment to pushing EV technology forward and expanding high-performance EVs into global motorsport culture. This milestone strengthens Hyundai’s position in Japan’s growing EV market, demonstrating the brand’s ability to deliver cutting-edge electric performance in real-world conditions.
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