Video: Behind McLaren’s Insanely Powerful Formula E Motor

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All cars currently on the Formula E grid use a McLaren sourced electric engine delivering up to 225 hp. This electric motor is very similar to the one from the McLaren P1 hybrid hypercar and is ultimately the most power-dense automotive motor currently on the market.

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The motor tips the scales at just 26 kg and as the following video highlights, it is an extremely advanced piece of technology which provides a glimpse forward into the future of the automotive industry.

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