The performance of the BAIC Senova EV was uniformly good throughout the first “Qinghai Lake EV Rally, China”. Thus, it outperformed other EV models in the categories “Controllability”,” Braking Behavior”, “Technical Features” and “Acoustic Insulation”. Additionally, the BAIC Senova EV had been awarded with a fifth trophy in the category for being the most-favored car by the participating professional race car drivers.