Lamborghini’s first electrical car (EV) might have the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N in its sights as a efficiency benchmark, after the electrical SUV was noticed leaving the carmaker’s Italian headquarters.
In a video uploaded to YouTube, spy photographer Varryx captured the Ioniq 5 N departing the Lamborghini HQ in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy – not coated in camouflage and with German quantity plates.
Whereas it might sound unusual to see one other model’s automotive inside a rival’s HQ, it’s frequent follow within the automotive trade for corporations to purchase autos they’re utilizing to ‘benchmark’ towards future fashions.
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On this case, Lamborghini is because of launch an EV in 2029, having initially focused a 2028 launch. Named the Lanzador, it was proven off in prototype type in 2023.
Although Hyundai and Lamborghini are two utterly totally different corporations – with the previous making a handful of efficiency fashions amongst a broader, market-focused lineup – the Ioniq 5 N is broadly thought-about to be one of the best EV on sale when it comes to its all-round efficiency for its value.
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is powered by a dual-motor electrical drive system placing out as much as 478kW and 770Nm in its most aggressive N Grin Increase mode, mated to an 84kWh battery.
Hyundai quotes a 0-100km/h time of three.4 seconds on its option to a prime pace of 260km/h.
It featured closely in CarExpert’s first drag race sequence final 12 months, the place it was put to the take a look at towards Ferraris, Lamborghinis and McLarens.