Hyundai’s new EV concept combines performance with a unique look. The N Vision 74 features a hydrogen fuel cell that can pump up to 95 kW of energy to help power the electric motor from a 62.4 kWh battery. This hybrid design extends range without the need for a heavier battery pack and allows the hydrogen tank to be refueled in just a few minutes.
Hyundai’s performance division has already released two stunning new concept EVs. These may not enter commercial production in their current form, but the company has a proven track record of releasing models similar to previous concepts.
The N Vision 74 is a hybrid sports car inspired by the company’s 1974 Pony Coupe concept (the designers of this car went on to build the DeLorean). It combines a 62.4KWh battery (with 800V fast charging capability) and a hydrogen fuel cell, which powers two electric motors at the rear that deliver more than 670 hp and 664 lb-ft of torque. Hyundai says the electric vehicle can reach a top speed of more than 155 mph (250 km/h) and is said to have a range of more than 373 miles (600 km).
The N Vision 74 is not the company’s first car based on the Pony Coupe. 2019 saw Hyundai showcase the 45 EV concept, whose design entered the mass market a few years later with the Ioniq 5.
Hyundai also announced the RN22e, which looks like a preview of the high-performance version of the upcoming Ioniq 6. It uses the same AWD powertrain as the Kia EV6 GT and produces 577 hp and 546 lb-ft of torque. It’s powered by a 77.4kWh set of batteries that can reportedly be charged quickly from 10 percent to 80 percent in just 18 minutes. Hyundai says the RN22e can reach a maximum speed of 155 mph (250 km/h) or more.
