The maximum amount of power that will be allowed is 582PS (430kW), in cars weighing between 1,490 and 1,530kg. The weight threshold has been set so high to prevent the spiralling use of expensive materials and keep costs under control. Battery capacity is limited to 87kWh.
The cars themselves will vaguely fit the same performance blueprint as current GT3 cars, though at qualifying pace and when accelerating, they’re expected to be quicker. Overall, the goal is to be able to retrofit race-spec EV hardware to existing and future GT3 cars, to streamline the entry process for manufacturers.
Entrants will have a choice between both twin-motor and quad-motor drive, with the sophisticated torque vectoring systems that electric motors permit also being allowed. Curiously, the FIA is keen to have fast-charging during pitstops as a part of this EV GT concept – ambitious, if we say so ourselves… But battery developer Saft says 700kW fast charging could be possible, allowing 60 per cent juice-ups in “a few minutes”.