Segway, the name that once brought you whimsical self-balancing scooters, is now shifting gears—literally—into the high-octane world of rally racing. On December 1st, the company unveiled its factory team for the 2025 Dakar Rally.
This marks its debut in the “Future Mission 1000” category, a proving ground for electric, hydrogen, and hybrid technologies. Think of it as Dakar’s bold step toward an electrified future, and Segway’s boldest gambit yet.
Segway in the Dakar Rally? You Better Believe it
The team boasts a trio of seasoned riders: Yang Jie, who finds solace in the solitude of motorcycle racing; Benjamin Pascual, a maestro of cool-headed control; and Xu Jianhao, a relentless seeker of new limits. These riders, like Segway itself, are ready to push boundaries across Dakar’s unforgiving landscapes.
The “Future Mission 1000” isn’t about trophies—it’s a grueling 1,000-kilometer experiment, designed to stress-test cutting-edge tech against the brutal realities of rally racing. For Segway, it’s a statement: confidence in their electric motorcycle technology and a rallying cry for the future of new energy transportation.
Will Segway’s electric steed conquer Dakar’s unforgiving dunes? Time will tell. But one thing is clear—Segway isn’t just riding into the future; it’s tearing down the trail to get there.
Source: Segway’s press release
