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The 12th edition of the most beautiful and quietest rally successfully finished with award ceremony in Rabac! Traditionally, we started the first day by gathering and introduction that followed with accreditation ceremony and gala dinner. The second day of the rally was reserved for visiting the sights in city Vodnjan and Svetvinčenat, and in between we also visited the Chiavalon olive oil factory. The narrow streets of Vodnjan hide a rich cultural heritage, in the church of St. Blaža you can find a world-famous collection of relics as well as the Vodnjan mummies of the saints.

The 12th edition of the most beautiful and quietest rally traditionally launches in Rabac, May 23 – 26th and continue to explore inland of Istria visiting town of Grožnjan, Hum, Buzet, Savičenta, Dvigrad and Bale while the second part of the rally will take place on Island of Cres.

The Nikola Tesla EV Rally Croatia is a premier event that seamlessly combine e-mobility with Croatiaꞌs rich cultural and natural heritage. Held annually since 2014. Rally attracts EV enthusiasts from around the globe, offering a unique opportunity to explore Croatiaꞌs scenic landscapes while promoting sustainable travel.

Luxury e-tour that promote Croatia as “e-mobility friendly” tourist destination and was awarded by McCann marketing agency the “1 of top 10” innovative projects in the world. This electric adventure is worldwide recognized and supported by many Croatian government institutions along with local municipality along the route.

Each year this e-adventure continues to grow in popularity and promise another exciting chapter in this unique fusion of technology, tourism and sustainability.

The most beautiful and quietest rally in the world finished with an Award ceremony on 1st of June 2024. in town of Šibenik. 11th edition of international “Nikola Tesla EV Rally Croatia 2022” started in Istria over Dalmatian Islands Hvar and Brač stopping in Split, Trogir, Zadar and finished in Šibenik.

This year we are celebrating 10th year, 19-28.05.2023. and we have the best program yet! Rally traditionally launches May 19th from the harbor front of the medieval town of Rovinj, probably the prettiest of the Istrian seaside villages, before the contestants drive around the hilly hinterland of Istria, experiencing oil and wine tasting and lunch overlooking the vineyards.

On 2nd Race Day the drivers can really test their skills and the potential of their electric cars on a private airport strip in Vrsar before hitting the roads of central Istria. From the artist hill town of Groznjan to the true capital of Buzet, the roads meander through a Tuscan-looking landscape with fortified hilltowns peaking down to the quiet cars in the rally. The evenings are spent in a 5 star hotel and the participants are treated to local delicacies. It’s time to test the range of the different electric vehicles.

Although the event is called Nikola Tesla EV Rally, it’s not reserved exclusively for Tesla cars, the rally is named after one of the biggest genius, Nikola Tesla who was born in Croatia, Smiljan and everyone with an EV can participate and test their vehicle along “The Green Electric Highway” that provides charging stations along the way at important and interesting locations. After a whole day of the driving, the racing day ends in a 5-star hotel just outside the UNESCO World Heritage city of Split. On our way down South on the coastline we will stop in charming city Crikvenica.
The next day continues along the dramatic Dalmatian coastline, across the brand new bridge to Pelješac island and around the island, visiting the stunning sinkholes called Blue Lake and Red Lake. Back on the mainland, the 5th day of the rally takes the drivers north again, to yet another UNESCO World Heritage: the fortified island town of Trogir, before the race day ends at a 5-star Spa Hotel in Zadar.

The Nikola Tesla EV Rally Croatia is not all about racing, it’s also about relaxing and enjoying the luxuriance of Croatia’s culture and nature. Race Day no. 6 is Relax Day, where the drivers (and cars) can fuel up on energy by the beach or visit the nautical paradise of Kornati National Park by boat.

The next day drivers will have to test their cars – and own driving skills – to the limit at Višnjik Sports Centre in Zadar with a “Skill Exam” before returning to Zadar for a visit to the old town. The competitors will be showcasing their cars at the waterfront promenade near the solar panel & light art installation poetically dubbed “Greeting to the Sun”.

On last Race Day the rally continues to Krka National Park. Here, a boat takes the participants on a tour with its many natural waterfalls. The last stretch of the rally is only 40 kilometres and ends in Šibenik; the cradle of Croatian culture. At the iconic St. John’s Fortress, that towers above the UNESCO World Heritage town and offers commanding views of the Dalmatian seascape, the official award ceremony is held. The winner of Nikola Tesla EV Rally Croatia 2023 will be awarded and celebrated, but all the participants bring home the most important trophy: memories for a lifetime.

The most beautiful and quietest rally in the world finished on Saturday, 11th of June 2022. in Zadar on the location with “The most beautiful sunset in the World” as Alfred Hitchcock once said.

The 9th edition of international “Nikola Tesla EV Rally Croatia 2022” traditionally started in Istria, this year in city of Rovinj where the official accreditation ceremony hosted by Mayor of Rovinj, mr. Marko Paliaga took place and next 7 day international participants from Europe and all over the world spent driving on panoramic roads on the 888 km long route through amazing landscapes and national parks visiting 12 cities.

Luxury e-tour with its unique and innovative concept combines e-mobility, ecology and green tech that offers its participants the best of Croatia’s cultural heritage, natural beauty and wine/gastro experience with plenty of attractions on the route officially called the “Green electric Highway” that offers charging stations that are, in cooperation with partners, set on the most significant locations.

The most beautiful and quietest rally in the world is being held again 05 – 11.06.2022. This is the 9th edition of international “Nikola Tesla EV Rally Croatia 2022” which
traditionally starts in Istria over Kvarner, Šibenik and will finish in Zadar.

Seven days of driving on panoramic roads on the 850 km long route through amazing landscapes and national parks with plenty of attractions on the route officially called the “Green electric highway” that offers charging stations that are, in cooperation with partners, set on the most significant locations.