Evasive Motorsports has teamed up with Hyundai for the 103rd running of the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) on June 22, 2025. This new collaboration is Evasive Motorsports’ most ambitious EV project to date, and will see the team engineer a 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N to tackle the legendary race to the summit of America’s Mountain.
Supported by Hyundai’s technological resources and record-setting experience from last year, Evasive aims to underline its presence in the EV class again, following a successful 2022 attempt in a modified Tesla Model 3.
Officially dubbed Evasive Motorsports Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Pikes Peak, Evasive is excited to unlock the potential within the production IONIQ 5 N. The team optimises the vehicle’s performance wherever possible, particularly in terms of chassis and aerodynamic tuning and weight savings.
Evasive Motorsports is an electrified performance tuning shop and parts retailer based in Cerritos, Calif., and it is no stranger to racing at altitude. Evasive Motorsports began its hill-climb journey in 2013 and hasn’t looked back. Here’s a 12-year breakdown of Evasive’s Pikes Peak experience:
- 2023: Evasive Motorsports / ENEOS Oil Honda S2000RS, a race-prepared version of the Evasive S2000R restomod; also used for various time-attack competitions in 2024
- 2021-2022: Turn 14 Distribution / Toyo Tires / ENEOS / Evasive Motorsports Tesla Model 3 Pikes Peak, Evasive’s first attempt to develop EV performance; 2022 Fastest EV
- 2019-2020: ENEOS Racing / Evasive Motorsports Toyota 86 powered by a 900-horsepower Toyota 2JZ turbocharged engine; 2022 Unlimited Class winner
- 2015-2016: Toyota 86, successor to the FR-S
- 2013-2014: Supercharged Scion FR-S, built to demonstrate Evasive’s expertise in road racing and performance tuning
Evasive Motorsports Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Pikes Peak
For the 2025 PPIHC, Evasive is looking forward to unlocking the potential of the IONIQ 5 N, Hyundai’s first high-performance EV.
Boasting 641 hp and 568 pound-feet of torque (with N Grin Boost activated) plus a suite of track-ready features, Evasive is confident that by applying key learnings from its Model 3 racecar, the team will be poised to continue its electrifying success once the green flag drops.
Evasive has prioritised tuning the IONIQ 5 N regarding downforce and weight savings, since the electric motors can’t be tuned. The in-house EVS Tuning division has successfully shaved 500 pounds from the 4,851-pound vehicle by stripping the interior and fabricating a pair of doors and a new tailgate from carbon fibre.
One of the biggest hurdles has been sourcing competition parts for the new vehicle, since very few exist. However, several partners and suppliers have stepped up to provide or produce what was needed. For example, Voltex Japan has provided expertise in crafting one-off aero-enhancing components.
The Voltex parts include a front lip and carbon fibre splitter, side skirts, fender flares, carbon fibre underbody aero panels, and a substantial rear wing to ensure downforce during the climb to Pikes Peak’s 14,115-foot summit.
The Evasive team has installed Krontec air jacks to facilitate rapid wheel and tire changes and prevent potential damage to the Voltex bodywork.
These will allow easy removal of the lightweight forged 19×11-inch Titan 7 T-P10 racing wheels fitted with carbon fibre EVS Tuning aero discs. The Hyundai will run on wide, sticky 310/690 VR19 Yokohama A005 racing slick tires.
Additional modifications include prototype EVS Tuning anti-roll bars front and rear, a custom six-point roll cage fabricated by Eimer Engineering, plus a one-off Moton coilover suspension designed by Mike Kojima from MotoIQ to help keep the chassis planted as it attacks the course’s 156 turns.
Driver: Rob Walker
Veteran driver Rob Walker, who competed in the Evasive Motorsports Scion FR-S and Toyota 86 from 2013-16, is returning for this 2025 Pikes Peak attempt. Walker is eager to get back into his Pikes Peak race rhythm and has been using sim racing to refresh his muscle memory of the 12.42-mile sprint.
Transitioning from competing in gas to electric vehicles hasn’t been a significant shift for Walker, who started competing with EVs in 2013 and understands what it takes to manage battery charge and weight dynamics.
Coincidentally, before he received the call from Evasive, Walker was in the market for a new daily driver—something “fun and electric.”
After hearing about Chang’s plan to build the IONIQ 5 N, Walker decided to buy the same car and has been driving it regularly to better understand it in street form, testing brake pads, wheel alignment, tire compounds, and more.
A further benefit is access to the Tesla Supercharger network (which Hyundai recently added), allowing Walker to run multiple track sessions at Buttonwillow Raceway, which has fast chargers nearby.
Race Broadcast
For the first time in its 103-year history, the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb can be viewed on the RACER Network (formerly MAV TV, check with your local providers). The broadcast will also be available on the RACER+ app, delivering fans the most complete coverage.
Fans can also follow Evasive Motorsports’ progress via its social media channel at instagram.com/
Technical Specs
Evasive Motorsports Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Pikes Peak
Suspension / Chassis: Moton Motorsports remote reservoir coilovers, prototype EVS Tuning front and rear anti-roll bars, Eimer Engineering six-point PPIHC-spec roll cage, Krontec air jacks
Brakes: CSG Spec brake pads, Endless brake fluid
Wheels / Tires: 19×11-inch Titan 7 T-P10 forged racing wheels with EVS Tuning carbon fibre aero discs, 310/690 VR19 Yokohama ADVAN A005 racing slicks
Exterior: Voltex Racing Pikes Peak front lip, carbon fibre splitter, side skirts, fender flares, carbon fibre underbody panels and rear wing, EVS Tuning carbon fibre doors and tailgate
Interior / Safety: Sparco QRT-C carbon fibre seat