After the birth of Formula E back in 2014, it was only a matter of time before a GT racing series was filled with cars powered by electric motors. And after advancing through a set of critical safety tests, the Electric Production Car Series (EPCS) has been officially sanctioned by the FIA.

Consisting of Tesla Model S racecars that are limited to 585kW (778hp), the race series will take place over weekends consisting of a three-heat qualifying session followed by a 60km 'day race' and a 60km 'dusk race'.

The victors of the two races will then proceed to a so called 'Drift Off' which will also be contested by two drivers voted by fans during the race weekend. With the aim being to go as sideways as possible, this new format can also lead to further championship points.

This all-electric series has been on the boil for a while, with pictures revealing that racing-spec Teslas had been prepared and were ready to race. The green light has then come thanks to the cars passing the FIA's official crash test procedure, allowing the cars to race as hard as they can around the circuits of the world.

20 cars will make up a field, with each of them featuring bespoke Pirelli tyres specially engineered for EV racing. The P100Ds will also be equipped with the latest OMP safety equipment, Alcon brakes, R53 suspension and carbon fibre bodywork.

Electric GT Holdings Inc. CEO, Mark Gemmell, has also confirmed that the EPCS will include eKarting and esports races within the racing weekends, showing that this new series is at the forefront of motorsport development and marketing.

We'll need to wait for a racing calendar to be published but the use of the Model S is a leap forward for making EV racing as sexy as possible from the publics perspective.

And with Jaguar I-Paces also forming their own one-make race series to accompany Season Five of Formula E, the electric motor is beginning to establish a serious foothold in the world of motorsport.