As Lamborghini looks to launch its first electric car dubbed the Lanzador by 2029, the Italian luxury car maker is turning to the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N as a potential benchmark.
A Youtuber named Varryx captured footage of the blue Hyundai electric car being driven out of Lamborghini’s headquarters in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy alongside other models from rival brands like Ferrari and McLaren.
The video was uploaded to YouTube on 20 December 2024 and showcases a range of other Lamborghini models like the Urus, Huracan, and Revuelto, with some examples wrapped in camouflage, and others in pre-delivery plastic straight off the production line.
It’s unclear why Lamborghini is testing the Hyundai Ioniq 5 or what information it is collating, but benchmarking models in development with established cars from other car makers is common practice in the automotive industry.
As a reference, the 2024 Ioniq 5 N is powered by dual electric …