Race Overview

The e500 EV Rally will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2020, running along public roadways in accordance with all local traffic laws and regulations. The e500 route kicks off in the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C., concluding in the automotive capital and Motor City– Detroit, MI.

More than just a race, it is an invitation for EV drivers to meet like minded people, have fun with the cars, and be a part of history. To be successful, teams will have to account for charging locations, charging duration, and their driving style’s effect on range.

AWARDS

Trophies and prizes will be given to the winners in the following categories:

  • RACE WINNER - First team to arrive at the finish line driving an all-electric vehicle

  • BEST RIDE - The most unique all-electric vehicle 

  • TEAM SPIRIT - Team that most brought the magic, excitement, and support to the event 

  • SOCIAL BUTTERFLY - Most likes/views on social media posts

  • TEAM GREEN - Team with that uses the least amount of energy

  • GAS GUZZLER - First PHEV team to arrive at the finish line

RULES

  • Teams must be comprised of 2 people. Both must be holders of a valid driver’s license and proof-of-insurance at the time of the event. 

  • Drivers must obey all local traffic laws and speed limits.

  • The route taken is entirely up to the discretion of the team. 

  • Charging station usage along the way is on a first come, first served basis.

  • Vehicles must be fully battery/electric powered and street legal to compete for the win.
    (This includes gas to EV conversions, kit cars, prototypes, and current production models.) 

  • Plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles with gas generators are eligible to participate and win superlatives, but are ineligible to win the overall race.

  • The first full-electric vehicle to reach the finish site will be the race winner.

ELIGIBILITY

VEHICLES ELIGIBILE
FOR THE WIN

Any electric vehicle legal to drive on public roads. This includes gas to EV conversions, kit cars, prototypes, and current production models.

You do not have to own your vehicle to enter, rented or borrowed (not stolen) vehicles are allowed.

Some examples of production Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) Available in the U.S. are:

  • Audi E-Tron

  • BMW i3

  • Chevrolet Bolt EV

  • Fiat 500e

  • Hyundai Ioniq Electric

  • Hyundai Kona Electric

  • Jaguar I-Pace

  • Kia Niro EV

  • Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric

  • Mini Cooper SE

  • Mitsubishi i-MiEV

  • Nissan Leaf/Leaf Plus

  • Porsche Taycan

  • Smart Electric Drive

  • Tesla Models S, 3, X, and Roadster

  • Volkswagen E-Golf ...

VEHICLES ELIGIBILE
FOR PARTICIPATION

Hybrid vehicles are also welcome to participate in the rally, however, they are not eligible for the overall win.

Examples of Hybrids and Plug-In Hybrid EVs (PHEVs) available in the U.S. are:

  • Audi Q5 TSFI e

  • BMW i8

  • Cadillac ELR

  • Chevrolet Volt

  • Ford CMax Energi

  • Ferarri LaFerrari

  • Fisker Karma

  • Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid

  • Jeep Wrangler 4XE

  • Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring

  • Polestar 1

  • Toyota Prius Prime

Remember

Speed is not the only answer.

To be successful teams will have to account for charging locations, durations, and their driving style’s effect on range. 

Go fast and charge twice. Go slow and charge once… We don’t know the best way to go, but we can’t wait to find out.

Can a Hyundai Kona EV beat a Porsche Taycan in a real-world road race?

We will all get the answer June 13.