The Global Expansion of Electric Motorsport — From Formula E to EV Rally, a 2026 Status Report
FIA-sanctioned electric categories now number twelve. What audiences, media, and manufacturers see in electric racing's future
In 2026, FIA-sanctioned electric motorsport categories have grown to twelve worldwide. Formula E's eleventh season, the restructured ETCR, and the newly launched EV dirt rally series — the map of electric competition is being redrawn rapidly. WSJ takes stock.
Formula E enters its eleventh season in 2026, racing across sixteen cities including Tokyo, Jakarta, and Cape Town. The Gen3 Evo car delivers up to 350 kW, placing its acceleration performance in the range of F1's feeder series. Viewership has grown by an average of 23 percent across the past three seasons, with Asian markets leading growth. The Jakarta street circuit attracted approximately 280,000 spectators in 2026, cementing its status as Southeast Asia's electric motorsport anchor event.
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