Hyundai Ioniq 5 Sets Record For The Fastest EV At 'Attack Tsukuba 2025'

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N TA has set a record as the fastest EV at the Attack Tsukuba 2025. The Ioniq 5 N TA is the first EV to complete the Tsukuba Circuit in just 57. 446 seconds. The Tsukuba Circuit is known for its challenging layout, allowing the drivers to showcase their skills. The Ioniq 5 N TA was driven by renowned Japanese professional driver, Nobuteru Taniguchi.

Talking about his experience driving the Hyundai car, Mr. Nobuteru Taniguchi said, "I'm honored to have had the opportunity to drive the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N TA Spec at Attack Tsukuba 2025, which enabled me to significantly break my previous EV record."

Adding further, he said- "The IONIQ 5 N TA Spec stops well and handles excellently. Despite the power, the control is outstanding, with great cornering and smooth, stable corner-exit. I could push the car to the limit with real confidence."

The Ioniq 5 N TA is a sports variant of the Hyundai Ioniq N, which is a production model. The Ioniq 5 N TA retains the same high-power electronics, without much modification. Through software tuning, the car gives out a peak power output of 687 HP.

It also includes other modified elements like- N Active Sound+ with modified speakers (over 120 dB), new shock absorbers, motorsport-grade brakes, 18-inch Yokohama ADVAN 005 slick tires, a high-downforce aerodynamic package, a Recaro Pro Racer SPA Hans seat, a Sabelt six-point Hans safety harness, a PPIHC-specification roll cage, and an EV fire suppression system.

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On the occasion, Joon Park, Head of N Management Group, said- "Today's record is a clear demonstration of Hyundai's commitment to advancing EV technologies and delivering exceptional performance"

Adding further, he also said- "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."