As a result , new businesses are entering new territories and supporting motorsports teams that have become home to worldchanging initiatives . We saw it with the idealisation of Formula E in 2011 , and we ’ ll continue to witness change through the E1 powerboat series .

Sporting peak power of 400 kilowatts ( 550bhp ), the EV is designed for treacherous off-road racing with minimal impact to the environment from an emissions ’ standpoint . As the teams gain the attention of the public , turning their focus to climate change , and environmental and social impact , they work as a collective to facilitate change and showcase to the world what could be achieved on a much larger scale . But the focus today is the racing season that just completed its second global tour : Extreme E .

Following the creation of Formula E , its Chairman Alejandro Agag — also Founder and CEO of Extreme E , and Chairman of the E1 Series — decided it was time to take electrification to even greater heights .

The Extreme E series was conceived in 2019 as an initiative to raise awareness of climate change and how electrified mobility can shape a more sustainable future . The off-road racing championship attracts the adrenaline junkies ; some of the most fearless drivers in the world came to showcase the ODYSSEY 21 electric SUVs in some of the most challenging environments on the planet .

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International 550hp ( expected ) Targeted 0-62mph in under 4.5 seconds + 124mph 40kWh

The ODYSSEY 21 is the standard electric vehicle for all teams racing in the Extreme E championship . The car is engineered by Spark Racing Technology , a developer of high performance electric cars and modules . Teams in the Extreme E line-up are tasked with finetuning the vehicle for the highest possible performance , while enabling a suitable level of charging for remote operation .

26 [ Dec 2022 ] EVMAGAZINE . COM