In select races next season, Formula E will test a 30-second rapid charging stop

In select races next season, Formula E will test a 30-second rapid charging stop

Season 9 and Generation 3 will premiere in Mexico City in January. It’s too early to tell if Attack Charge will liven up races in the real world. However, it might foreshadow the future of road-going EVs. Even the quickest-charging street versions require several minutes to achieve a substantial amount of range from a charging session. For example, Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 requires five minutes on a 350kW charger to go 53 miles. Time 600kW chargers aren’t expected to become commonplace for a while (Geely’s Viridi brand only announced its technology in September), Formula E’s testing suggests that one day, your EV may only require a quick stop to recover enough range for a lengthy journey.