Rising karting star Enzo Hallman will join the inaugural NXT Gen Cup season, the world's first fully electric junior touring car championship.
"I'm thrilled to join NXT Gen Cup, it's a completely new and electrified adventure for me which feels just right for my future career," said Enzo Hallman.
The 14-year-old made his karting debut in 2018 and claimed the Swedish Junior 125 title last year.
2023 will see the Swede take a big step up to drive the 100% electric LRT NXT1 race car, a car which he got a first taste of recently during a test at Mantorp Park.
"The test was the first time ever for me in a proper race car and while I've got plenty to learn, it felt surprisingly natural," said Enzo Hallman.
"It's a fun car to drive and I'm already longing for 2023 which will be a really exciting year."
NXT Gen Cup will start in 2023 and run alongside the all-electric STCC.
The LRT NXT1 race car is based on the electric MINI Cooper SE road car that has been purpose-built for racing by Lestrup Racing Team, the founders of NXT Gen Cup.
The car features a 30kWh battery with an electric, liquid cooled motor which produces 230hp pending circuit - including push-to-pass functionality. The front-wheel drive cars can run 20-minute races at full pace thanks to comprehensive development by NXT Gen Cup in a wide array of conditions.
