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Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

First electric vehicle announced for Bathurst 500 race

An electric Porsche Taycan GTS will serve as the safety car during the Bathurst 500. (HANDOUT/V8 SUPERCARS)

An electric car capable of streaking around Mt Panorama at up to 250km/h will become the first of its kind to join the iconic Bathurst 500.

But the powerful Porsche Taycan GTS will not compete in the road race, instead becoming its safety car.

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