Two Latvian crews on podium in Latvian eco-rally round

The final day of the Neste MY Renewable Charge EV Rally Latvia, a round of the FIA Eco Rally Cup, took place on Sunday. Crews had to complete four gravel stages: the first two in the Baldone area of Ķekava municipality, and the decisive two in the Tumšupe area of Ropaži municipality. The weather was sunny and warm, allowing participants to enjoy Latvia's natural landscapes.

The overall victory went to the Czech crew Michal Žďárský and Jakub Nábělek driving a Hyundai Inster. They managed to balance precision and energy efficiency. Second place was claimed by the Latvian crew Krišjānis Caune and Edgars Svencis (Hyundai Kona), followed by Elmārs Tikums and Arnis Modris (Cupra Born) in third.

Competition format

The FIA Eco Rally Cup final result is determined by two components: penalty points for regularity and energy consumption. The most precise crew was Caune/Svencis, while the most energy-efficient were Žďárský/Nábělek. Combining these, the Czechs took the top spot.

National classes

Several national classes were also held. In the dealer class, Skandi Motors crew Caune/Svencis won. In the companies class, Sherlog team Toms Garoza/Anrijs Šimkus (Audi Q6 e-tron) took first. The women's class was won by Agnese Ležnina/Madara Ludvigsone (Lynk & Co 02). The Bikernieki special prize for the most precise performance on the Bikernieki track went to Elmārs Tikums/Arnis Modris.

Baltic combined class

A combined Baltic class summed results from the Lithuanian and Latvian rounds. The winner was the Latvian crew Krišjānis Caune/Edgars Svencis, ahead of a Lithuanian duo.

About the FIA Eco Rally Cup

Established in 2006 under the FIA, the Eco Rally Cup is for cars using alternative energy sources. Since 2022, it has been a regularity rally for production electric vehicles, where drivers must maintain a set average speed and minimize energy consumption. These events showcase electric cars as exciting competition machines.