In its first season (2014/15), Formula E had quite a modest start. All ten teams had identical cars, the Spark-Renault SRT_01 E from Spark Racing Technology, a company set up by Renault specifically for this purpose. Italian carmaker Dallara supplied the chassis, McLaren Electronic Systems supplied powertrain and electronics. The Williams Advanced Engineering battery weighed 200 kilograms and delivered a maximum of 28 kilowatt hours at up to 1000 volts; the season 1 engine produced 200 kW (272 hp) and the cars had a maximum speed of 225 km/h. The teams were not allowed to develop their cars, that was only possible from season 2 – and a lot has happened since then. Read all the articles in our archive by becoming a member of Innovation Origins. Sign up here as a supporter of independent journalism! Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password

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