Rafael de Mestre

Rafael de Mestre (born February 1, 1963, in Manresa) is an experienced IT consultant and electric car pioneer.

[8] On June 16, 2016, he made a second trip around the world[9] which began at the Arc de Triomf in Barcelona and ended on September 4, 2016, with his Tesla Model S.[10][11] In this endeavor he was joined by 11 international teams.

The race is designed to promote the role of electric cars globally as a sustainable means of transportation around the world in all types of terrain and climates.

The race is also aimed at fostering innovation and development of EV technology to increase the distances that electric cars can cover without needing to stop for charging.

(Electrec article) He is planning the 5th edition for 2030 and started recruiting teams who want to be one of the knights of the round table fighting against pollution.