Real‑world trial at the 2025 WRC season finale in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

As part of the final phase of testing in real‑world environments, we recently had the opportunity to take our V2 unit to the inaugural edition of WRC Rally Saudi Arabia. This high‑profile motorsport event provided the perfect backdrop to simulate a real‑customer scenario and evaluate the device’s readiness outside our usual testing grounds.

Upon arrival, we treated the device setup as any customer would: land, power up the unit, and go. Within seconds of being powered via a standard power bank, the V2 began operating flawlessly. The only user input required (even if not mandatory for the tripmeter use) was to set the local time zone, a process that took just a few simple steps and seconds.

What followed was exactly what we had hoped for: seamless satellite acquisition and immediate data transmission, with no additional configuration or troubleshooting needed. The V2 unit demonstrated the same reliability and speed we see in our controlled environments, proving its consistency and performance in a completely new geographic and operational context.

The unique conditions of the Saudi Arabian landscape, open desert spaces, remote terrain, and extreme temperatures, posed an ideal challenge to validate the V2’s resilience and GPS capabilities. Despite these challenging elements, the unit maintained flawless performance throughout. Even with limited infrastructure and logistical support, it continued to deliver precise and uninterrupted data.

Powering the unit using a common power bank proved to be another key success factor. This validated not just the device’s energy efficiency, but also its ability to function in mobile, infrastructure‑light scenarios, mirroring exactly what many of our customers will experience in the field.

What made this test especially meaningful was how representative it was of an actual customer journey, from unboxing to operation, without requiring any specialized technical knowledge. That simplicity and dependability lie at the heart of our product vision, and seeing it executed perfectly in such a high‑stakes, high‑visibility setting reaffirmed our confidence.

Beyond the technical validation of our device, being on‑site at Rally Saudi Arabia also immersed us in the raw energy and drama of a brand‑new WRC finale. The event marked the debut of Saudi Arabia on the WRC calendar: 17 stages covering 319.44 km over gravel, blending fast desert tracks with demanding rocky and sandy terrain around Jeddah.

The competition was fierce. In the end, Thierry Neuville (co‑driver Martijn Wydaeghe) clinched the win for the 2025 Rally Saudi Arabia, closing the season on a high. Meanwhile, the season’s world title was sealed by Sébastien Ogier, who, despite the pressure of the final round, secured his ninth championship crown, equalling the all‑time record.

Sharing the paddocks, the service parks and the desert roads with the crews and teams gave us a deep appreciation not only for the technical demands of a WRC rally, but also for the unpredictability and harshness of the environment, precisely the kind of real‑world stress test that pushes technology to its limits.

This successful test marks an important milestone. It confirms that the V2 unit not only meets but exceeds expectations in real‑world deployment scenarios, offering plug‑and‑play convenience and robustness that our customers can rely on, no matter where they are.

With this phase of testing now complete, we move forward with great assurance. The insights gathered from this real‑world validation are now being integrated into our final preparations for full‑scale deployment, helping us deliver a product that is not only powerful and precise but also truly field‑ready.

We look forward to sharing more updates from the road as we continue to test, improve, and scale.