Kiwi rally star Hayden Paddon says progress on his ground-breaking full-electric rally car is not far behind the original timeline and nearly ready to deliver on its initial performance targets, despite Covid-19 uncertainties. “We are getting pretty close now and should be ready for the first roll-out in about three weeks,’’ Paddon told Stuff. Jo McKenzie-McLean/Stuff New Zealand rally driver Hayden Paddon plans to take motorsport into the future developing a world-first electric rally car. Paddon says he’s still excited about pioneering the development of a world-first all-electric car capable of completing a full rally distance. SUPPLIED Hayden Paddon Kona EV rally car.

Source: Stuff August 27, 2020 20:40 UTC