"Italians love their cars, and they revealed a clear preference for internal combustion engines over the next four days and over 1,200 km of driving. But plenty of other spectators smiled and waved, and some even did a double-take at seeing an electric vehicle amid the sea of modern Ferraris and world-class vintage racers taking on this modern regulation rally."
"The route snaked a trail through the Italian countryside based on the original speed race's first 12 outings, but instead of going for overall pace, we spent five days competing against six other EVs for points based on time, distance, and average speed. Our team included a Polestar 2 and 4, and we faced a Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology, an Abarth 600e, a Lotus Eletre, and a BYD Denza Z9GT saloon."
A Polestar 3 participated in the Mille Miglia Green event, aiming to raise sustainability and electric-vehicle awareness alongside classic and modern sports cars. The route followed the original race's early iterations across Italian countryside, with competitors scored on time, distance, and average speed over five days. The convoy included multiple EVs and support vehicles, and a pace car with a police cruiser reduced navigation challenges on day one. The driving team faced unfamiliar European charging infrastructure and logistical complications from jet lag and charging needs, while Italian spectators showed a strong preference for internal combustion cars.
Read at Ars Technica
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