Exclusive: The future of Electric GT Holdings with CEO Mark Gemmell

Fundamental goals, new manufacturers, calendar expansion and more. Get the low down on the new electric racing series.

A couple days ago we were able to get in touch with the CEO of Electric GT Holdings, Mark Gemmell, about the future of the Electric Production Car Series. For those that don’t know, the series will be racing modified Tesla’s on circuits around the world. Sounds cool right?

Mark Gemmell on the fundamental goals of Electric GT: “To boost the public perception of electric cars so that we see electric cars in the same light as combustion cars. Exciting, fun, and good for all the uses we use combustion cars today.”

Modified Tesla that will be used for the series — (Image: Electric GT)

The development of electric cars in the next few years will be crucial to the long term success of the technology. Series like Formula E and the EPCS are leading the way in pushing electric cars to the limit.

After getting news that the series has been approved by the FIA, team ownership interest increased heavily. As of right now the series has one team officially signed on to compete.

Mark Gemmell: “Since we have gone public with the FIA approval, we’ve had a lot of very serious interest from a list of teams. It seems very likely that more there will be more team signings coming shortly.”

While the series is currently just using Tesla’s, there is no doubt that they will use more manufacturers in the future. Tesla is currently the only car capable of delivery the needs of the series.

The direction of the EPCS is definitely headed in the direction of something like the DTM or WEC with multiple different manufacturers competing. Balance of performance would be another issue to handle as not all cars would be created equal.

Mark Gemmell: “We are certainly not wed to Tesla. At the moment they are the only car that can do a circuit. I don’t think its too difficult to imagine that there will be other manufactures coming in the next few years that will compete and even beat Tesla in performance. They might not be the traditional manufacturers but i’m pretty certain they will be following.”

The Tesla during a test day — (Image: Electric GT)

As the series continues to develop there will be more and more news surrounding it. Racing is planned for this year while the calendar is still being finalized.

Mark Gemmell: In the second half of 2018 we will definitely be racing. There are a number of fixtures agreed around top European circuits.

Knowing that racing will be happening soon should make potential fans more comfortable. Figuring out the details of something on this scale can take time and a lot of effort. We will be following the series extensively during the lead up to the season start. Want to know more? Check out our articles explaining what you need to know.