Hyundai IONIQ 5 N TA Sets Record For The Fastest EV At ‘Attack Tsukuba 2025’
20th February 2025, Kathmandu
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N TA achieved a new record for the fastest EV at Attack Tsukuba 2025. The Ioniq 5 N TA is the first electric vehicle (EV) to finish the Tsukuba Circuit in 57.446 seconds.
The Tsukuba Circuit is noted for its tough configuration, which allows drivers to demonstrate their abilities. The Ioniq 5 N TA was driven by Nobuteru Taniguchi, a notable Japanese professional driver.
Speaking about his experience driving the Hyundai, Nobuteru Taniguchi stated, “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 fantastic, with excellent turning and a smooth, solid departure. I was confident enough to push the car to its limits.”
The Ioniq 5 N TA is a sports variation of the Hyundai Ioniq N, a production vehicle. The Ioniq 5 N TA retains the same high-power circuits with minimal modification. The car can produce a peak power output of 687 hp.
Additional upgrades include 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.
“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.” he added.
Hyundai N intends to bring the DK Edition N Performance Parts package to market, providing IONIQ 5 N customers with enhanced road and track performance.
