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Opel Unveils New Mokka GSE Rally Car and Strong Junior Team for 2026 Season

Opel and ADAC launch the sixth season of the world's first electric rally cup with a more powerful Mokka GSE Rally and a revamped charging system.

Power

207 kW (281 hp)

Torque

345 Nm

Cup races

7 in 6 countries

What Happened

Opel and ADAC have announced the sixth season of the ADAC Opel GSE Rally Cup, featuring the new Opel Mokka GSE Rally. With 207 kW (281 hp) and 345 Nm of torque, it is more than twice as powerful as its predecessor. The cup also introduces battery storage systems for charging instead of grid power, allowing more competition kilometres.

Power output

207 kW (281 hp)kW

Twice as powerful as previous model

2026 Cup Highlights
  • Seven races in six European countries
  • First appearance at Sanremo Rally in October
  • International field from nine nations including Italy and Great Britain
  • ADAC Opel Rally Junior Team fields three cars in JERC
We are facing a rally season that has it all in many respects. The ADAC Opel GSE Rally Cup will set new standards in electric rallying with the Mokka GSE Rally, a revolutionary new charging infrastructure and an attractive calendar.
Jörg Schrott, Opel Motorsport Director

Why this matters

This development shows how electric rallying is becoming more competitive and accessible, while Opel continues to nurture young driving talent.

Terms in This Story

one-make cup
A racing series where all competitors use the same car model.
Rally4
A class in rallying for production-based cars with limited modifications.
JERC
Junior European Rally Championship, a championship for young rally drivers.
charging infrastructure
The system of equipment and facilities used to recharge electric vehicles.
Read Original: Opel Automobile GmbH

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