Opel Unveils Mobile Remote Charging System for Electric Rally Cup
Opel introduces a mobile, self-sufficient charging infrastructure for its all-electric ADAC Opel GSE Rally Cup, enabling cars to charge between special stages and compete in all eleven stages for the first time.
- 207 kW (281 hp)
- 160 kWh
- 250 kW
What Happened
Opel is rethinking charging infrastructure for the ADAC Opel GSE Rally Cup with a new mobile, self-sufficient system. The key feature is 'remote charging': charging points transported on battery-electric articulated lorries can be set up between special stages, allowing rally cars to top up without returning to the main station. Each charging station has 160 kWh internal storage and delivers up to 250 kW, split into two 125 kW connections. Eight cubes per truck can power up to 16 cars simultaneously, with a buffer storage unit ensuring stable power during peak demand.
- Greater sustainability: numerous innovations in the cup
- Greater flexibility: remote charging between special stages
- Greater range: self-sufficient system powers cars anytime
- More action: mobile charging enables more racing kilometres
- Premiere: At Rallye Weiz, Mokka GSE Rally tackles every special stage for the first time
“Our mobile charging infrastructure has proven itself to be powerful, reliable and flexible over the past few years. The next step was to maximise the number of competition kilometres for our participants whilst minimising the logistical effort.”
The new system will debut at the third round of the 2026 ADAC Opel GSE Rally Cup, held during Rallye Weiz on July 17-18. For the first time, the electric Opel Mokka GSE Rally cars will cover all eleven special stages, allowing a direct comparison with conventionally powered rally cars in the overall standings.
Why this matters
This innovation makes electric rallying more practical and competitive, allowing electric cars to match the mileage of combustion-engine rally cars and potentially enter overall standings.
Terms in This Story
- remote charging
- A mobile charging system that allows electric rally cars to recharge at temporary stations set up between special stages, rather than returning to a fixed main station.
- special stage
- A timed section of a rally on closed roads, where drivers compete against the clock.
- one-make cup
- A racing series where all competitors use the same model of car, emphasizing driver skill and team strategy.
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