‘Euro EV Driven to Extremes Marathon’ is based on the adventures undertaken by Stirling Moss in 1952. A publicity stunt to promote the new 4-door Humber Super Snipe sedan, the legendary racer, together with three of his ‘rap’ friends, visited 15 European countries in less than five days.

The 2022 challenge puts that journey in a modern perspective and will conclude on World Electric Vehicle Day, September 9, when the team crosses the finish line. Traveling from Oslo to Lisbon, driving about 200 miles at a time and using Europe’s public charging network at all times, this challenge will use one of the most comprehensive electric vehicles available today.

With a WLTP range of 328 miles on a single charge, the Kia EV6 ‘Air’ is the perfect car for the Driven To Extremes team to tackle a 3,600-mile marathon. With a spacious cabin and long wheelbase, this car will provide comfort during this 120-hour journey, while the 800V ultra-fast charging technology will minimize pit stops. Capable of taking the battery from 10 to 80% in just 18 minutes with a 350kW charger, or from 10 to 80% in 1 hour 13 minutes with a 50kW charger, the Kia EV6 will allow the team to choose Great stops along the way. method.

To ensure the team has the best chance of completing the challenge on time, the team will also use ‘Kia Charge’. With easy access to chargers across the UK, Northern Ireland and Europe, ‘Kia Charge’ allows owners to choose from 23 UK charging point carriers through one account and dozens more across Europe. ‘Kia Charge’ provides instant access to over 21,000 connectors across the UK, equivalent to around 70% of the national public infrastructure, and over 300,000 across 29 European countries, all from a single account.

Talking about the challenge, project leader Mac Mackenney said: “We wanted to show how it is possible to cover long distances in a short period of time using an EV, and that the vehicle, as well as the charging infrastructure, is in place. The Kia EV6 is the obvious choice for this extraordinary challenge as we were very impressed with the car during testing and we know how capable and comfortable it can be on long journeys.”

From their starting point at Kia’s Norwegian headquarters in Lørenskog, just outside Oslo, the team of drivers will cover 3,600 miles of main roads and bridges, the adventure tracked at all times by a GPS system. Locations will be available via the Max Adventure website ( www.maxadventure.co.uk ). Teams of three will take turns behind the wheel of the EV6, resting and sailing, with the only stops planned for swapping drivers and charging the vehicle. The support vehicle also provided by Kia will accompany the EV6 to document the journey, complete with a photography and film crew.

Regular updates, including team images and videos, will be available along the way, posted through its own social channels, as well as from Kia UK and other support partners.

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