Hyundai Motor Company’s electric vehicle, the IONIQ 5 N TA Spec, has set a new benchmark in EV performance. The car recorded the fastest lap time at the Tsukuba Circuit in Ibaraki, Japan, during the ‘Attack Tsukuba 2025’ motorsport event held on February 15.
Professional Japanese driver Nobuteru Taniguchi drove the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N TA Spec, completing a lap in just 57.446 seconds. This achievement makes it the fastest EV to race on the Tsukuba Circuit, beating competitors by nearly two seconds.
Taniguchi expressed his excitement, saying, “I feel honored to have driven the Ioniq 5 N at Attack Tsukuba. This car helped me break my previous record.”
Hyundai’s Growing Success in EV Motorsport
This is not the first major achievement for the IONIQ 5 N. The model previously set a record in the ‘2024 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb’ under the modified production electric SUV category.
Hyundai’s N Management Head, Joon Park, highlighted the company’s success in EV technology, stating, “The new record in Japan proves Hyundai’s excellence in electric vehicle performance.”
Features of the IONIQ 5 N TA Spec
The high-performance IONIQ 5 N TA Spec includes advanced features such as:
- Active Sound Plus with modified speakers
- New shock absorbers
- Motorsport-grade brakes
- 18-inch Yokohama Advan 005 slick tires
- Aerodynamic package
- Recaro Pro Racer SPA HANS seat
- EV fire suppression system
With this record-breaking performance, the IONIQ 5 N continues to establish itself as a leading EV in high-speed motorsports.
