The Mille Miglia is without doubt one of the most legendary classic car rallies worldwide. The 'Mille Miglia Green', however, is a completely new event that borrows the original idea of long-distance racing - but only electric and hybrid vehicles are permitted to compete.

The first edition of the competition starts on the 27 September. Just like the traditional event for classic models, it starts in Brescia - and the new Volkswagen e-up! with increased range will be taking part, as well as two electrified e-Beetles.

Mobility and sustainability are at the heart of the 'Mille Miglia Green'. On the daily stages, each a maximum of 180km, the electric vehicles will prove their full capacity - including over some areas of demanding terrain.

Volkswagen is sending the new e-up! to race the Mille Miglia Green. It was only presented to the public around a week ago, at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt.

Its new battery system extends this vehicle's range to 260km, meaning that this silent city specialist is tailored to virtually any urban daily distance. Battery charging times are also short - it takes just 60 minutes to charge the battery to 80% of its capacity using direct current charging at 40kW.

Participants need to be ready to face around 250km across the three days of the 'Mille Miglia Green', with the first stage starting in Brescia on Friday evening, before the tour continues in the direction of Milan on Saturday.

The route passes a few impressive locations along the road between Brescia and the capital city of Lombardy. On Sunday, the third and final stage will take participants toward Lainate.