In one of the closest finishes in the history of the E-Rallye Monte-Carlo, the pairing of Guido Guerrini and Artur Prusak claimed victory for Kia after four fiercely contested stages. The duo, driving the No. 2 Kia E-Niro, edged out their nearest rivals by just four penalty points to secure the South Korean manufacturer’s fourth consecutive triumph in the Principality.

The 2025 edition confirmed what the past four years have already made clear: Kia has turned the electric Monte-Carlo into its own proving ground. After wins with the EV6 (2022), the E-Niro (2023 and 2025) and the EV6 GT (2024), even this year’s runner-up — the Kia EV3 — proved the marque’s dominance in electric endurance.

That consistency is no accident. For more than a decade, Kia has poured resources into electrification, producing cars renowned for predictable range and sophisticated energy recovery — key ingredients in a sport where every kilowatt counts. The brand’s command of the FIA ecoRally Cup series has mirrored its supremacy in Monte-Carlo, cementing its reputation as the team to beat.

For co-driver Artur Prusak, emotion ran high at the finish line. “It was incredibly close — one of the toughest battles I’ve seen,” he said after wrapping up his 16th appearance in the event. His teammate Guerrini, a veteran of eco-rallying, managed to keep cool as the Portuguese pairing of Eduardo Carpinteiro Albino and José Carlos Figueiredo mounted a relentless charge in their Kia EV3. The final margin — a mere four points — was testament to how fine the margins had become in this electric duel.

The Guerrini-Prusak crew may have taken just one Special Regularity stage win (SR8, shared with six other teams), but their consistency and strategic nous proved decisive. Their ability to resist late pressure defined a rally where at least 15 crews were legitimate contenders for the top step of the podium — a level of competitiveness Prusak described as “higher than ever”.

As the sun set over the Terrasses du Soleil, competitors praised both the route and the organisation. “The Automobile Club de Monaco delivered a first-class edition — 14 perfectly selected stages, flawless logistics, and great energy all round,” said the jubilant winners. Race Director Dr Jacques Rossi echoed the sentiment, calling the rally “a success from start to finish” and paying tribute to the 110 volunteers who kept the event running smoothly.

The 2025 E-Rallye Monte-Carlo — marking three decades since the event’s inception in 1995 — once again showcased how far electric mobility has come.