The global DC fast charging manufacturer, Kempower, has supplied motorsport event Secto Rally Finland with EV charging solutions for the second consecutive year. Kempower was once again named the official charging partner of the event and facilitated the charging of the rally’s fleet of electric support vehicles across the route.
As an official sponsor, Toyota supplied the event with 64 vehicles in total of which 34 were plug-in hybrids or fully electric vehicles. The vehicles were used by the organizer, AKK Motorsport, to support the transportation of supplies and staff across Jyväskylä and the surrounding area in Central Finland, where the Finnish round of the FIA World Rally Championship was held.
Six mobile Kempower chargers were deployed at strategic locations in Jyväskylä and were remotely monitored and controlled by Kempower’s team using ChargEye, its cloud-based charging management system. More than 720 kWh of power was deployed in total throughout the race and vehicles could recharge in an average of 60 minutes.
51.5% of the service vehicle fleet was electric, up from 45% in last year’s race, reflecting Secto Rally Finland’s ambition to reduce the event’s carbon footprint. Environmental responsibility, community engagement and measurable impact are embedded into all aspects of the event and Secto Rally Finland was named the Most Sustainable Sport Event at the prestigious UN Tourism & FIA Awards for Excellence in Sustainable Sports Tourism in March 2026.
Secto Rally Finland was inaugurated in 1951 and is the fastest event in the FIA World Rally Championship.
Erik Kanerva, Kempower’s Sales Director for North Europe, represented Kempower as a speaker at Spark the Future, a seminar event held during the rally bringing together the sports and mobility industry to discuss technological and sector developments.
Kanerva said: “In a rally, service and support vehicles move across a wide area. For the second year, we have provided our charging services to support the temporary charging needs of the rally and made it possible to integrate electric vehicles into a large and demanding event. It marks a major step toward lower-emission motorsport and we’re proud to support Secto Rally Finland in this.”
Lauri Pöyhönen, CEO at AKK Motorsport, the organiser of the rally, said: “After a successful initial collaboration last year, we were delighted to once again have Kempower’s support in leading our EV charging provision this year. We have ambitious decarbonization goals and trusted, expert partners will be crucial to help us achieve them while still hosting a seamless, entertaining rally year after year.”
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Kempower in brief
We design and manufacture reliable and user-friendly DC fast-charging solutions for electric vehicles. Our vision is to create the world’s most desired EV charging solutions for everyone, everywhere. Our product development and production are based in Finland and in the U.S., with the majority of our materials and components sourced locally. We focus on all areas of e-mobility, from electric cars, trucks, and buses to machines and marine. Our modular and scalable charging system and world-class software are designed by EV drivers for EV drivers, enabling the best user experience for our customers around the world. Kempower shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. kempower.com
Secto Rally Finland
Secto Rally Finland 2026 was held for the 75th time in Finland, celebrating one of the most iconic events in the World Rally Championship. Known for its legendary high-speed gravel roads, passionate fans and unique atmosphere, the event continues to set the standard for rallying. Sustainability is an increasingly important part of the event’s development. Secto Rally Finland has been recognised with the Most Sustainable Sport Event award, highlighting its commitment to responsible event management and continuous improvement. Spark the Future seminar plays an important role in driving innovation and sustainable development, not only within the rally itself but across the entire championship. It provides a platform for new ideas, technologies and solutions that can help shape the future of motorsport.