P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Fast-charging technology was supposed to be a game changer for Formula E. Instead, it’s faced multiple delays. Enthusiasm for it is unsurprisingly waning, then – with some teams wondering whether it’s best to scrap it altogether
Credit is due to everyone involved in the ongoing saga of fast-charging pitstops in Formula E, as the ‘attack charge’ technology continues to be developed and tested for future use in races. Each team will eventually be allocated a Fortescue WAE-supplied boosting unit with a plug-in device for a 30-second period. The added net energy will be limited to 3.85 kWh or about 10% of the battery pack capacity. Despite the initial plan for implementation in the 2023 season, delays and reliability concerns have pushed the timeline back. Further testing is ongoing, with a final decision expected after pre-season Valencia running in November. While some are losing interest in the initiative, there is still hope for the eventual deployment of fast-charging pitstops in Formula E races.
