Ignitis ON electric car competition registration started – 31 teams from 4 countries and a 1000 HP electric SUV
On June 12, the twelfth Ignitis ON electric car competition will start in Kaunas, on the Science Island. The teams will stop at the Space Exploration Center in Cēsis (Latvia) and finish at the Ahhaa Science Center in Tartu (Estonia). In one day, the participants will have to drive to Tartu as quickly as possible without violating traffic rules or cover as many kilometers as possible in 8 hours. There are more than 3 months left until the start and the list of participants are filling up rapidly.
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Currently, the list of participants includes 31 teams from Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Great Britain. The maximum number of teams in the competition is 70. The largest number of teams, as many as six, was formed by the main competition partner Ignitis ON. Three teams were registered by ABB and IF Insurance each.
The teams that have repeatedly fought for podium are returning to the competition. Renewable energy specialists “Saulės jėgainė” chose “Volvo EX90”. Newcomers “Metrologic Lab”, which provides meteorological measuring equipment (LIDAR) and autonomous sources installation and maintenance services in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and uses a “Toyota ProAce Max” electric minibus in its daily activities. The team wants to prove that with the existing infrastructure it is possible to comfortably drive more than 500 km per day.
Another newcomer is “Reenpro”. This is a team of professionals offering solutions for electricity generation from renewable energy sources throughout Lithuania. They say that more than 16 years ago, in 2009, they took a huge step towards creating a more sustainable environment and were the first in Lithuania to build a solar power plant, which has been successfully producing electricity to this day.
“IDM Engineering”, a partner of operators in the field of maintenance and operation of fast charging stations, is planning to participate again with “BMW IX3 Neue klasse” or “VW ID7 Pro”.
Three KIA crews with the latest models will be launched onto the competition by KIA importers in the Baltic Countries. So far, one VW team has expressed its interest in participating. It is likely that we will also see the latest Nissan Leaf. Morek, manufacturers and distributors of electric car charging stations and electrical components, will start with the Tesla Model Y.
Participants and spectators will also see the Mercedes-Benz CLA, the winner of the Ignitis ON "Electric Car of the Year" nomination of the "Car of the Year" competition organized by the "Lithuanian Journalists' Automobile Club".
"Deals on Wheels" will surprise us with the "Dongfeng MHERO" never seen before in Baltics. This 3900 kg monster with a 1088 HP engine will be driven by Vitoldas Milius and Gytis Patembergas. The MHERO costs from EUR 169,990, reaches 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds, has a battery capacity of 142.7 kWh, and has a range of 450 km on a single charge.
The Ignitis ON electric car competition has been a testing ground for the latest electric cars and charging infrastructure since the very beginning. This year, two categories will compete simultaneously again. Participants in the “Business” category will try to reach Cēsis and Tartu as efficiently and quickly as possible, choosing a shorter route and not turning away from it to admire memorable places. The “Tourism” category will be won by those crews that will drive the most kilometers in 8 hours. A total of 70 teams with unmodified electric cars will be able to participate in the competition. Registration for participants starts today and will end when 70 teams will submit entry forms.
Anyone can participate in the Ignitis ON electric car competition! You can familiarize yourself with the regulations and register here:
https://ignitison.lt/varzybu-registracija
https://ignitison.ee/registreerimine-toimuvale-elektriautode-voistlusele