Hyundai reveals two high-performance electric concept cars

Hyundai Motor is showing signs that while the world is moving towards electrification, it doesn’t necessarily mean ditching high-performance models outright. 

The Vision N 74 (left) and the RN22e (right) on the race track

We say that because Hyundai Motor’s N sub-brand has revealed that it is rolling out two performance-oriented “rolling labs” that will underpin its future high-performance electric vehicles (EVs). These are the RN22e and the N Vision 74. 

Of note, the RN22e is a track-focused, but also emissions-free performance engine that’s based on the Ioniq 6’s design. 

According to the Korean brand, the RN22e is designed to be quick on the corners. It comes with an electronic-limited slip differential, and it also gets a set of 400mm disc brakes and four piston brake calipers. 

Apart from that, this performance concept also features torque vectoring via a twin-clutch system, as well as the possibility of 3D printing parts in order to keep its weight down. EVs after all, are naturally heavier compared to internal combustion cars.  

The RN22e from the side

At the most, the RN22e is capable of making up to 576 horsepower and 740 Nm of torque. No details about its range were released, though it is stated that it uses a 77.4 kWh battery. Power is then sent to all four-wheels.

The N Vision 74 meanwhile is a hydrogen fuel-cell hybrid high-performance model. It assumes a coupe form, and like the RN22e, it will allow Hyundai to explore more possibilities for technologies that will be used on future high-performance models.  

Style-wise, it combines tried and true design choices, as well as modern designs. And as per its name, it is actually based on the Hyundai N Vision concept that was digitally unveiled via the video game Gran Turismo way back in 2015. 

Concerning its performance, the N Vision 74 can dish out up to 670 horsepower and 900 Nm of torque. It also has a driving range of up to 600 kilometers, and it can reach a maximum speed of 250 kilometers per hour.  

The N Vision 74's features a muscular retro-modern design

Apart from these two rolling-lab prototypes, Hyundai is also releasing the Ioniq 5 N performance EV in 2023.  

Are you convinced that the two high-performance cars mentioned above can indeed help Hyundai develop future performance-oriented consumer models?  

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