Hyundai IONIQ 5 N delivers 650 hp performance and targets sub‑10‑minute Pikes Peak run

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N is a high‑performance electric crossover equipped with a dual‑motor setup that produces 650 hp (478 kW) from an 84 kWh battery on Hyundai’s 800‑volt E‑GMP platform. The manufacturer claims a 0‑100 km/h sprint of about 3.4 seconds and offers driver‑focused features such as simulated gear shifts, a drum‑like motor sound and a drift mode, while retaining a practical interior volume of roughly 480 liters.

Evasive Motorsports is preparing an extensively modified IONIQ 5 N for the 2026 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. After shedding around 500 lb and adding carbon‑fiber body panels, upgraded aerodynamics and a refined suspension, the team aims to break the sub‑10‑minute barrier on the 12.42‑mile mountain course. "The team believes the upgraded package has the capability to break the elusive 10‑minute barrier," said co‑founder Mike Chang. ENEOS performance fluids will be used to improve cooling and reduce friction during the high‑altitude ascent.