This June, Hyundai and Evasive Motorsports are shifting gears from everyday duties with an EV to compete for glory on the hill climb at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Their goal? To defeat the dreaded sub 10-minute time on the 12.42 mile, 156-turn course. The secret sauce to their success is a production-based Ioniq 5 N that has been stripped of 500 lbs of weight and outfitted with race-styled gear. It's an interesting mix: they have the same AWD motor configuration as our friendly neighborhood Ioniq, but designed for mountain mayhem - Yes, our Ioniq now has a sibling that is trying to climb to new heights!
What’s Changed: The 500-Pound Diet & Aero Upgrade
To do Pikes Peak, this Ioniq 5 N lost about 500 lbs and Vegas might not even know it. The interior was missing, replaced with carbon-fiber doors, hatch, underbody panels, and a stripped-down cockpit. Then came the Voltex aero kit from Japan: fender flares, splitter, skirts, and a massive rear wing; all bundled in motorsport philosophy, they all are made for grip. Not only was weight lost, but downforce was added, turning a crossover into a time-attack monster.
Stock Brute Power: 641 HP from Dual Motors
Now, the fun part: Hyundai kept the dual-motor AWD layout, making 641 hp and 568 lb-ft of torque—exactly the same as the road-going version . Which means low 3-second 0–60 times and big, over 160 mph top speed. But unlike other custom built racers, the Ioniq relies upon the factory horse power—but uses it with racing precision. So, an electric craft that can be ready to beat gas-tuned competitors with instant, quiet force.
Track-Ready Essentials: Brakes, Safety & Handling
It's not all about power and weight. Hidden inside is a six-point roll cage, Sparco carbon racing seat, Moton adjustable coilovers, and EVS Tuning's prototype anti-roll bars. It rides on 19-inch Titan race wheels with Yokohama slicks, brakes upgraded with racing pads, and Krontec air jacks for sub-minute tire changes. Every mod is meticulously chosen to survive the harsh twist and elevation of Pikes Peak, so it's that safe performance and safety are synonymous.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Specs
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Why This Matters to You
The best part is that it’s not a hypercar to fulfill a fantasy. It’s extreme daily-driving tech and it’s important. The engineering learnings — weight savings, brake thermal limits, aerodynamic balance — will ultimately cascade down to your next EV. If this configuration can tame the mountain in under 10 minutes, imagine how this knowledge could impact better cooling, more linear handling, or smarter software in consumer models. It’s a real world R&D lab on wheels, and showing EVs can be very serious, fun, and versatile.
Source(Image / Thumbnail): carscoops
