All the information you need to know about Formula E

ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, sometimes known as Formula E, is a single-seater electric car racing series. FIA president Jean Todt and Spanish billionaire Alejandro Agag, who is also the current chairman of Formula E Holdings, came up with the idea for the series in Paris in 2011.

In an effort to combat air pollution and decrease the effects of climate change, Formula E encourages the adoption of sustainable mobility in urban areas by pitting 11 of the best manufacturers in the world against one another on city streets.

The 2017 Formula E season included 17 races and a title battle that lasted until the very last lap of the championship race. It attracted 316 million viewers, which was a significant improvement after the terrible season before it. Only 236 million people watched Antonio Felix da Costa win the 2020 election, which was marred by Covid. Although it has the potential to grow in popularity, Formula E is not likely to surpass the longevity of Formula 1's appeal.

The Gen2 car used in Formula E racing has a top speed of 280 km/h, which is less than other elite single-seater championships. The engines are primarily to blame for Formula E vehicles' sluggish performance. Unlike F1 vehicles, which have 1000 horsepower, Formula E cars are artificially limited to roughly 335 horsepower. Because they are still in the early stages of development, electric engines just aren't as powerful or efficient as gasoline ones.

An inverter, a motor, and a gearbox make up the powertrain of Formula E cars. The inverter transforms the direct current (DC) generated by the battery into an alternating current (AC) charge that the motor uses to turn the wheels.

The ability to regenerate totals 600kW (more than twice what is now available), so 40% of the energy utilized in races is anticipated to be recovered from the motors. In fact, the Gen3 car is the first formula car to not have hydraulic brakes at the back because the regen power is so great.

However, Formula E has a time limit. The Formula E races are scheduled to end in a format known as "45 minutes plus one" since the batteries used in these vehicles can only supply enough energy for a certain period of racing time.

Given that Formula E cars are electric, most people would anticipate that they would be quiet. The organizers ensured that a specific noise was emitted by the autos. Even though it doesn't sound like the V6 turbos used in modern Formula 1, it's still there. It has always been from the beginning.

The "future's future"-branded new Gen3 car from Formula E was formally unveiled. As it enters the Gen3 era, Formula E will continue to be all scream and less roar since they promise to be the "future's future."