Explore Hyundai's N concepts for electric and hydrogen cars
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Published: 2022-07-20 06:06:01

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The Ioniq range of electric cars from Hyundai was only recently introduced, but the attention-grabbing style quickly captured the attention of the public. The company has now [introduced two new concept cars](https://www.hyundai.news/eu/articles/press-releases/hyundais-n-brand-unveils-two-rolling-lab-concepts.html) for "N-Day" that further develop that design theme under the Ioniq N performance brand ("N" for "Never Just Drive").

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According to Hyundai, the RN22e is an electric sports car with the letters RN meaning for "rolling lab" and N concept. It clearly uses the Ioniq 6's body, and it also uses the Ioniq series' standard E-GMP battery and motor platform. As a performance concept, though, it takes advantage of the highest specification possible, much like the Kia EV6 GT, which is powered by two motors that provide a combined 577 horsepower and 546 pound-feet of torque and a 77.4 kWh battery. Additionally, it has racing upgrades like 15.75-inch rotors and four-piston brake calipers.

The term "rolling lab" denotes the existence of some experimental activities. Like torque steering in an all-wheel-drive vehicle, Hyundai is looking into ways to use regenerative braking to alter how the car handles. Hyundai is using a system called N Sound+ to inject artificial noises and even vibrations via the chassis because one criticism of EVs is that they lack the potent sounds and feel of ICE vehicles.

In comparison, the electric/hydrogen Hyundai N Vision 74 concept could hardly be more different. As the title suggests, it is based on Giorgetto Giugiario's 1974 Hyundai [Pony Coupe concept](https://www.challenges.fr/automobile/concept-cars/en-images-hyundai-45-et-hyundai-pony-coupe-par-italdesign_673780) car. Furthermore, it includes comparable pixelated lights and other features from the more modern Pony 45 idea.

The N Vision 74 has an even higher spec sheet, as its huge wing and aggressive appearance would indicate. 670 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque are produced by two rear electric motors, which also support torque vectoring. It carries a 62.4 kWh battery pack, an 85 kWh fuel-cell stack, and a 4.2 kg (10 pound) hydrogen fuel tank. According to Hyundai, this would provide a 373-mile total range.

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The N Vision 74 appears to be more of a concept car and styling test vehicle than anything Hyundai will ever manufacture. However, for those who enjoy the egg-like design, the RN22e definitely appears to be a workable performance variant of the Ioniq 6. Aside from concept cars, Hyundai is planning to launch the Ioniq 5 N, which was spotted earlier this year in camouflage, as its first high-performance N-brand production car next year.

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> Source: [Engadget](https://www.engadget.com/hyundai-shows-off-new-hydrogen-and-electric-n-concepts-094024144.html), [CNET](https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/hyundai-n-vision-74-concept-hydrogen-retro-race-car/) and [Move Electric](https://www.moveelectric.com/e-cars/new-retro-hyundai-n-vision-74-showcases-hot-electric-hydrogen-concept)
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