Hyundai’s high-performance ‘N’ sub-brand has created two electric-powered vehicles which exhibit its dedication to zero-emissions tech while additionally offering big efficiency from their respective powertrains. The RN22e makes use of a conventional battery electrical powertrain and the model’s E-GMP platform, while the N Imaginative and prescient 74 makes use of a hydrogen gas cell.
You may additionally recognise the 2 vehicles because the RN22e makes use of the model new IONIQ 6’s distinctive styling while the equally eye-catching N Vision74 blends Hyundai’s N 2025 Imaginative and prescient Gran Turismo and authentic 1974 Pony idea for one thing which is an element futuristic and half restomod.
Each, in our view, are equally thrilling to take a look at and somewhat than simply being static ideas, each are additionally functioning autos, developed in Hyundai’s rolling labs to discover ‘driving enjoyable’ within the electrification period.
Hyundai RN22e
The RN22e is way extra prone to attain manufacturing in some type and hints at how an N model of the brand new IONIQ 6 will look and carry out. It makes use of the now acquainted E-GMP platform which underpins the IONIQ 5 and 6 and derives its title from the actual fact it has been innovated by the rolling lab ® with the N division (N) in 2022 (22) – and is an EV (e).
Hyundai has constructed it with three efficiency pillars, with dealing with being one in all them. It makes use of torque vectoring throughout all 4 wheels which is managed via a twin clutch. 3D printed suspension elements cut back each sprung and unsprung weight to additional improve dealing with traits. Cooling and braking has additionally been optimised for monitor use, with 400mm, four-pot brakes combining with regen-braking to gradual the automobile. Yaw management has been constructed into the regenerative braking to assist with turn-in.
Utilizing the IONIQ 6’s physique model implies that the RN22e is aerodynamically clear straight from the off, albeit the N staff have added aero options akin to wider shoulders, a decrease journey top, redesigned bumpers and wings to enhance efficiency.
Talking of efficiency, it packs 577bhp and 546lb-ft of torque alongside a 77.4kWh battery. Hyundai doesn’t give a 0-62mph time, however someplace within the low 3s is about proper. What’s extra, the powertrain is constructed up from current tech and will effectively function on in IONIQ 5 N which is due out subsequent 12 months. Watch this house for extra.
N Imaginative and prescient 74
Firstly, and sadly, the N Imaginative and prescient 74 idea is unlikely to make it close to manufacturing, however we’re happy Hyundai has bothered to develop it as a result of… effectively, have a look at it. Paying homage to the 1974 Pony idea implies that it’s a retro automobile however with state-of-the-art energy in addition to design particulars like Hyundai’s Parametric Pixel lighting and a cockpit which blends analogue buttons and digital read-outs.
It is greater than the Pony, at 4952mm lengthy, 1995mm huge and 1331mm tall, and incorporates essentially the most superior FCEV system Hyundai has ever produced – one thing impressed by the N 2025 Imaginative and prescient Gran Turismo which was unveiled in 2015 and confirmed off how FCEV methods might energy future efficiency vehicles.
The N Imaginative and prescient 74 is successfully a FCEV hybrid which mixes a battery electrical system with the gas cell, switching between the 2 to enhance effectivity relying on situations, or combining them for extra energy. Twin motors on the rear drive the rear wheels which even have torque vectoring.
Energy stands at 671bhp and 664lb-ft. The battery electrical facet is catered for with a 62.4kWh battery able to 800 volt quick charging, while the FCEV facet makes use of a 114bhp (internet, 127bhp max) stack with a gas capability of 4.2kg. This not solely makes the N Imaginative and prescient 74 doubtlessly very fast, it additionally permits a driving vary of round 375 miles between expenses/refills.
As we are saying, the N Imaginative and prescient 74 or its tech is unlikely to be produced – not less than any time quickly. However the reality Hyundai is already engaged on it reveals that the way forward for efficiency vehicles in an electrified world is way from uninteresting!
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