# Electrifying Race Cars The MiEV Evolution is the Latest All-Electric Race Car from Mitsubishi By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-06-10 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miev-evolution References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/mitsubishi-miev-pikes-peak-hill-climb/32375/) & [media.mitsubishicars](http://media.mitsubishicars.com/releases/9d15977a-5e85-4d9e-a105-05df2e1c9bf8) [Mitsubishi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muscular-hybrid-suv) has developed updated, upgraded versions of its MiEV Evolution racing cars with a view to making a big impact in the Pikes Peal International Hill Climb event, in which Mitsubishi will compete in the Electric Modified Division. This [fully electric racecar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-polestar-5) is extremely powerful and adaptable. The MiEV Evolution racing machine is equipped with an engine that puts out 603 horsepower of power to its [four motors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rivian-quad-motor). Each motor is essentially an upgraded version of the electric power plant found in the production i-MiEV vehicle. The vehicle's powertrain uses an ultra-light tube-frame chassis. The front-end has been optimized for maximum aerodynamic effect, with the integration of a spoiler and carbon cowl. The vehicle's Super All-Wheel Control All-Wheel-Drive system has been optimized for top-quality handling and traction control. All in all, this is a vehicle from which Mitsubishi's race car drivers can expect maximum performance and reliability. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Electric Race Cars:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop improved electric power plants and powertrains for race cars. - **High-power Electric Motors:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create more powerful and efficient electric motors for race cars. - **Aerodynamic Optimization:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate new techniques and technologies for improving aerodynamics in race cars. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the automotive industry by integrating electric powertrains into racing vehicles. - **Motorsports:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform the motorsports industry by embracing electric race cars and developing new competitions and events. - **Electric Vehicle Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Advance the electric vehicle technology industry by transferring knowledge from electric race cars to consumer vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Record-Setting Electric Racecars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subaru-sti.md) - [Muscular Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muscular-hybrid-suv.md) - [Curvaceous Electric Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curvaceous-electric-concept-cars.md) - [Riproaring Electric Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-electric-van.md) - [Next-Gen Electric Racers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formula-e-gen4.md) - [Conceptual Electric Sportscars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r32ev-concept-model.md) - [High-Performance Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ioniq-5-n.md) - [Next Generation Racing Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formula-e-gen3.md) - [Electrified Compact SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allnew-grandis.md)