Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N TA has set a new lap record for an EV at the ‘Attack Tsukuba 2025’ motorsport event in Japan, held on February 15.
Hyundai N entered the event with the Ioniq 5 N TA (Time Attack) Spec, driven by renowned Japanese professional driver Nobuteru Taniguchi.
The Ioniq 5 N TA Spec is a motorsport variant of the Ioniq 5 N, and previously took victory at the 2024 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) in the modified production electric SUV category, setting a new record in the process.
Hyundai states that the vehicle is designed to showcase the strengths of the production-spec Ioniq 5 N without significant modifications. The Ioniq 5 N TA Spec retains the standard car’s high-performance power electronics (PE) system. Through software tuning, the TA Spec’s maximum output has been boosted to 687ps, with the rear motor’s power increased by 37ps compared with the standard Ioniq 5 N.
Additional upgrades include N Active Sound+ with modified speakers (over 120dB), new shock absorbers, uprated brakes, 18in Yokohama Advan 005 slick tires, a high-downforce aerodynamic package and notably a dedicated EV fire suppression system.
With a lap time of 57.446 seconds, the Ioniq 5 N TA Spec is the fastest EV ever to lap the Tsukuba Circuit. This result was almost two seconds faster than the nearest EV competitor, despite the Ioniq 5 N TA Spec using mostly production components in critical systems such as its motors, battery and control electronics.
“Today’s record is a clear demonstration of Hyundai’s commitment to advancing EV technologies and delivering exceptional performance,” said Joon Park, head of N Management Group.
“The Ioniq 5 N TA Spec’s new record, using primarily production components, is not only a significant milestone that validates our technological prowess, but also demonstrates Hyundai N’s commitment to bringing high performance EVs deeper into global car culture through events such as Attack Tsukuba.”
