Hyundai Ioniq 5 N eN1 Cup car debuts

Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N eN1 Cup car has been unveiled at the official practice round for participating teams in the Hyundai N Festival motorsports event in South Korea, the opening round at Inje Speedium on April 27.

The cup car is based on the Ioniq 5 N high-performance EV and includes motorsport upgrades and high durability for intensive circuit driving, including slick tyres, a redesigned body kit, various lightweighting measures, bolstered safety and other circuit-centric enhancements.

The eN1 class introduces EV racing to the festivsl, providing a platform for teams to develop and learn about next-generation EV motorsports.

 “We are incredibly proud to unveil the Ioniq 5 N eN1 Cup car, demonstrating our commitment to sustainable racing,” says N Brand and Motorsport head Till Wartenberg.

“This unique electric racing car demonstrates our cutting-edge technology and passion for pushing the boundaries of what EVs can achieve on the racetrack.”

It utilises the same power electronics (PE) system as the production Ioniq 5 N, which has a stronger powertrain and higher battery capacity than the Ioniq 5 base model.

Spectators can enjoy sounds delivered by NGB overboost, virtual shift (N e-Shift), and differentiated and amplified NAS+ (N Active Sound), with each race team being able to develop their own unique sounds, says Hyundai.

The eN1 Cup car will be tested and improved in the Proto stage whkle charging-related infrastructure, fire response measures and emergency response will be further developed during this trial season, says Hyundai.

“Through the eN1 class, our ultimate aim is to establish Hyundai Motor as a true leader in the EV motorsport platform, fostering the growth and development of Korea’s vibrant motorsport culture while making a resounding impact on a global scale,” says N Brand Management Group head Joon Park.  

”With the eN1 class, we are poised to redefine the future of racing and pave the way for a new era of electrifying motorsport achievements.”