With its 670bhp twin-motor, Leon helping to set the standards for other manufacturers. Standards that include a 0–62mph time of 3.2 seconds and a top speed of 168mph.
Hyundai is joining the ranks of automakers with electric race cars. The company has started production of Veloster N ETCR, a race-tuned EV edition of the Veloster N built for its namesake ETCR championship, starting in 2020. There aren’t many performance claims at this stage, but it’ll have a mid-mounted motor and rear-wheel drive to meet race regulations. The gigantic spoiler and race-ready wheels make clear that this isn’t just a simple conversion.
The Korean car brand saw this as just the start of a larger strategy. It wants EV racing to be one of the pillars of the company. This won't be just a technology showcase like other auto companies. That will help burnish Hyundai’s public image, of course, but it could also lead to motorsport becoming a breeding ground for EV tech that translates to the company’s production cars. We expect more sporty EVs from Hyundai in the future.
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Recharging takes 40 minutes. While the ETCR races may be short, Hyundai believes its electric entry will help promote its electrified range. Its all-electric line-up currently consists of the Kona Electric and Ioniq Electric, with hybrid and plug-in hybrid models also on sale. The Veloster N ETCR will be built at Hyundai Motorsport’s Alzenau headquarters in Germany.