# Electric Racing Car Designs Hyundai Created an EV Racing Vehicle Titled the 'Veloster N ETCR' By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-09-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veloster-n-etcr References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/11/hyundai-veloster-n-etcr-electric-race-car/) & [hyundai](https://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/news/news-room/news/hyundai-motorsport-reveals-the-veloster-n-etcr-at-iaa-2019-0000016306?pageNo=1&searchKey=&rowCount=6&type[]=RES&listPageUrl=news.release.all) [Hyundai](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ioniq-5-n) has created an [electrically powered race car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formula-e-gen4), which has been named the 'Veloster N ETCR.' The company began developing the ar in order to compete in the ETCR championships which beginning in 2020. Hyundai believes that [electric racing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formula-e) should be an integral part of the company, as it can help to promote the company's image. The Veloster N ETCR will have a mid-mounted motor as well as rear-wheel drive, as both are required to compete in the ETCR championships. The car also has a large spoiler as well as wheels that are race-ready. Additionally, the interior of the vehicle has been reduced to only essential components to reduce its weight. Image Credit: Hyundai ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Electric Racing Cars:** Opportunity for developing high-performance electric vehicles specifically designed for racing. - **ETCR Championships:** Opportunity to create a market for electric car racing competitions. - **Reduced-weight Vehicle Designs:** Opportunity for creating lightweight and efficient racing cars by eliminating non-essential components. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** Opportunity to explore and innovate in the electric vehicle racing industry. - **Sports and Entertainment:** Opportunity to create and promote electrified racing competitions. - **Manufacturing:** Opportunity to develop innovative lightweight materials and manufacturing techniques for electric racing vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Performance Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ioniq-5-n.md) - [70s-Style Race Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-n-vision-74.md) - [All-Electric Racecar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariya-singleseater.md) - [Inaugural EV-Prototype Race Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abb-nascar-ev-prototype.md) - [Charged Electric Hatchbacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r5-turbo.md) - [Next Generation Racing Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formula-e-gen3.md) - [Hydrogen-Electric Racecars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/missionh24.md) - [Gaming-Inspired Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-subcompact-suv.md) - [Elegant Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genesis-x-speedium.md)