Kempower supports Ignitis ON in the Baltics with an electric truck for the annual EV race
Kempower will participate with the only long-haul truck in the race, in co-operation with the Finnish logistics and delivery company, Posti, operating as SmartPosti in the Baltics. The all-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric truck, supports normally Kempower’s internal factory logistics in the Lahti region.
The Baltic EV charging operator, Ignitis ON, hosts its annual electric vehicle race for the twelfth time, supported by the DC charging manufacturer, Kempower. The race takes place to showcase the ease of driving electric cars in the Baltics and to raise awareness of Ignitis ON’s EV charging network across the region.
More into details, the race starts at the Science Island in Kaunas, Lithuania, stops at the Space Exploration Center in Cēsis, Latvia, and finishes at the Ahhaa Science Center in Tartu, Estonia. Participants are challenged to choose the best route between the checkpoints, including which charging stations in Ignitis ON’s growing network to charge at and when, and have the chance to experience the latest EV models, modern science centers and expositions. A total of 70 teams with unmodified electric cars are taking part in this year’s competition.
Kempower in the Baltics with a Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 e-truck
Kempower has deployed nearly 800 charging points in the Baltic region so far, including public EV charging and bus depots. In addition, Kempower will participate with the only long-haul truck in the race, in co-operation with the Finnish logistics and delivery company, Posti, operating as SmartPosti in the Baltics. The all-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric truck, supports normally Kempower’s internal factory logistics in the Lahti region. The truck is operated by the haulier Kuljetus Ylärakkola, based in Lahti.
“The Baltic region has taken major steps in electrification in recent years, and we are looking forward to experiencing the expanded charging network first hand during the race. We are grateful that Posti and Kuljetus Ylärakkola supported our idea to bring our Lahti-based truck to the Baltics and contributing to the race by making fleet electrification more familiar to the public”, stated Erik Kanerva, Sales Director for Northern Europe at Kempower.
“The rapid development of EV infrastructure across the Baltics shows that electric mobility is no longer a niche – it is becoming the new standard. Together with partners like Kempower, we are building a network that supports both today’s needs and future mobility”, added Eimantas Balta, Head of EV Charging for Baltics at Ignitis ON.
