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Formula E will trial a 30-second quick charging stop in some races next season

<p>Charging is usually (https://www.engadget.com/xpeng-g9-ev-suv-charging-450w-190712204.html) one of the least exciting parts of driving an EV, but the FIA thinks it can make these pauses more engaging. As part of updated regulations, Formula E will trial (https://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/2022/november/season-9-sporting-regulations-announced) a 30-second "Attack Charge" during some races in the ninth season. New battery technology will give cars 4kWh of energy from the half-minute session thanks to a 600kW booster. The charging stop will be mandatory at a specified point in the race, but drivers will receive two "enhanced" Attack Mode periods later in the race as compensation.</p><p>The quick charge is tied to the Gen3 cars (https://www.engadget.com/take-a-first-look-at-the-formula-e-gen-3-car-in-action-at-goodwood-124508271.html) making their debut in the new season. The current Attack Mode, where drivers can activate a momentary power boost, will still be available in those races where Attack Charge isn't in use. The modified Attack Mode isn't what was originally planned. According to The Race (https://the-race.com/formula-e/formula-e-to-delay-return-of-pitstops-amid-reliability-woes/), the FIA had originally hoped to revive pit stops, but the necessary system wasn't ready in time. Those more conventional stops are expected to come, but not for a while yet.</p><span id="end-legacy-contents"></span><p>The upcoming season also makes fundamental changes to the league's competitive format. Races now take place over a set number of laps, rather than a fixed amount of time. If there are safety car and full course yellow disruptions, organizers will add more laps. Teams will also have to complete a minimum of two Free Practice 1 sessions with rookie drivers to help them experience Formula E. And don't expect to play a role in your favorite driver's victory — the spectator-driven Fanboost is going away.</p><p>Season nine and Gen3 will launch in Mexico City this January. It's too soon to say if Attack Charge will spice up races in real-world conditions. However, it might point to the future of roadgoing EVs. Even the fastest-charging street models take at least a few minutes to get a meaningful amount of range from a charging session. Hyundai's Ioniq 5 (https://www.engadget.com/hyundai-ioniq-first-drive-180018819.html) needs five minutes on a 350kW charger for 53 miles of driving, for instance. While 600kW chargers won't become mainstream for a while (Geely's Viridi brand only unveiled (https://thedriven.io/2022/09/14/volvo-parent-geely-reveals-600kw-ev-charging-technology/) its tech this September), Formula E's testing hints at a day when your EV might only need a brief stop to recover enough range for a long drive.</p>

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