Daventry, UK – 30th April 2026 – Following a highly successful event in 2025, premium tyre manufacturer Hankook is proud to confirm its continued partnership with the 2026 London to Brighton Electric Vehicle Rally, reaffirming its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and the future of electric mobility. Taking place on 20th June 2026, the popular electric vehicle event will once again unite industry leaders, EV enthusiasts, and the wider public in a landmark celebration of electric transport.
Starting from Westminster, the EV convoy will journey through the heart of central London before finishing along Brighton’s famous seafront. With over 100 participating vehicles, the rally challenges drivers to complete the route using the least possible energy, highlighting the vital role of efficiency in shaping the future of sustainable mobility.
A Spectacle of Innovation and Entertainment
Upon arrival in Brighton, participants will be welcomed by up to 35,000 spectators at the electrifying seafront e-village. Positioned at the forefront of the event, Hankook will showcase its iON range — the world’s first full line-up of tyres developed specifically for electric vehicles.
Visitors can enjoy a packed program of entertainment, including an electric stunt show, live music, and interactive experiences, alongside opportunities to test drive a wide variety of electric vehicles and explore the latest advancements in the sector. Designed to inspire and engage, the event demonstrates how the future of mobility can be both environmentally responsible and genuinely exciting.
Further elevating the event, Hankook will serve as the official sponsor of the awards ceremony — a highly anticipated after-party hosted at the renowned Malmaison — bringing together industry leaders, partners, and participants for an evening of food, drinks, and entertainment in celebration of excellence in energy efficiency and EV innovation.
iON – Engineered for the Electric Future
Hankook’s iON range comprises the high-performance summer tyre iON evo, the winter-ready iON i*cept, the all-weather iON FlexClimate, and the iON GT, designed for compact EVs — all also available for SUV’s. Featuring reduced rolling resistance, exceptionally low noise levels, and high load-bearing capacity, the iON tyres are built to withstand the instant torque and increased vehicle weight of EV’s, delivering extended driving range and superior comfort.
As the exclusive tyre supplier to the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, Hankook will also display the thrilling Formula E car and exclusive Formula E racing tyre at its stand.
Driving Towards a More Sustainable Future
Sharing a commitment to sustainability and the transition to an EV-driven future, Harrison Hughes, Director of the London to Brighton EV Rally, commented: “We’re delighted to welcome Hankook Tyre UK back as a key partner of the London to Brighton Electric Vehicle Rally. Their continued support plays an important role in helping us deliver and grow the event year on year, and we’re especially pleased to have them sponsoring the evening awards, which are a real highlight of the event.”
Caption: Hankook Tyre UK at the London to Brighton EV Rally finish line 2025. L-R: Zoe Baldwin (Marketing Manager), Neil Barrett (EV Lead & Key Account Manager), Lucy Stanton (Marketing Specialist), Ben Francis (PCR Sales Manager), Natasha Ramos Smyth (Marketing Specialist), James Young (UK National Account Manager).
