Electric for the masses
Until now, Formula E has been the only pure EV racing series in the upper echelons of motorsport. Though cheap compared to Formula 1, it is still the preserve of those with sizeable budgets, has a niche fanbase and isn’t exactly a relatable product for the average car buyer.
However, 2021 saw the launch of a rules formula that has the potential to bring EV racing to the masses. Electric TCR (ETCR) comes from the stable of WSC (World Sporting Consultants), owners and originators of the phenomenally successful TCR Touring Car specification, which has been licensed across the globe.
TCR championships run on almost every continent, and the rules create a cost-effective solution for tin-top racing (vehicles cost in the region of €100-150,000, approx. $113,300-$170,000), with development frozen and performance balanced. The result is close racing and cars that are affordable, at both a regional and national level.
Manufacturer interest is also high, with many of the major OEMs’ motorsport departments offering customer cars. The idea of
