Largest number of electric vehicles enter UK club event

AUTOSOLO The largest number of electrified vehicles to compete in a single UK club event were in action in a Sevenoaks & District Motor Club-organised autosolo at Brands Hatch last weekend. A total of 10 EVs took part, with the fully electric-powered machines competing alongside combustion-engined cars. Seven Tesla Model 3s were among the entry, along with two Model Ss and a Nissan Leaf. Experienced autosolo champion Alan Wakeman topped the EV class and was classified sixth overall. Governing body Motorsport UK produced a set of guidelines for the introduction of EVs into grassroots motorsport nearly two years ago, and CEO Hugh Chambers is pleased to see uptake beginning to increase. Shorter events such as hillclimbs, sprints and autosolos are considered a great way to begin their introduction into national motorsport, while an electric…

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Autosport (Digital) - 1 Issue, 3/3/2022

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