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The PWR001 Electric Racing Car

We’ve built an electric racing car. Sounds like a lot of fun, but believe us – we have learned a lot about how to make the transport sector renewable.

På svenska. The transition to a renewable energy system requires us to rethink everything—from how we heat our homes and charge our phones to how we move around.

The electric race car PWR001, the world’s first electric touring car, has provided us with invaluable knowledge, even years after the project’s launch, about what it takes for the transition in the transportation sector to succeed.

The number of electric vehicles is rapidly increasing and Skellefteå Kraft is committed to contributing to this development. Not only through investments in charging infrastructure and smart, tailored technical solutions that make the use of electric vehicles easier, but also through insights gained from projects like this—projects that combine innovation with sustainability at the highest level.

When Skellefteå Kraft partnered with PWR Racing to develop an electric race car, it wasn’t just about building an electric vehicle. It was equally about changing attitudes among individuals and policymakers alike. PWR001 quickly became a symbol of how sustainability and high performance can go hand in hand.

A completed project we learned a lot from

We joined with PWR Racing to build the PWR001 electric racing car.

It can certainly move. From 0 to 100 km/h in 2.9 seconds. A top speed of just under 300 kilometres per hour.

Motor sport exposes cars to much more extreme use and extreme traffic than they normally have to deal with.

– This project will be ongoing so we can keep learning more about how an electrified transport sector develops, through testing and evaluation, says Sanna Lundström, Acting Business Area Manager Market at Skellefteå Kraft.

The car was presented to the public for the first time in late 2018.

The development partners are Skellefteå Kraft, PWR Racing, STCC, Höganäs and Combitech.

We joined with PWR Racing to build the PWR001 electric racing car.

It can certainly move. From 0 to 100 km/h in 2.9 seconds. A top speed of just under 300 kilometres per hour.

The motorsport environment imposed unique demands on the car, providing insights rarely gained in other contexts. For instance, we developed solutions that also contributed to improved charging capabilities for standard electric vehicles.

-This project has been invaluable in helping us understand the development of an electrified transportation sector, says Sanna Lundström, Head of Marketing at Skellefteå Kraft.

The car was unveiled to the public for the first time in the autumn of 2018 and became a significant milestone in the transition of motorsport to a more sustainable future.

Development partners

The project was carried out in collaboration with Skellefteå Kraft, PWR Racing, STCC, Höganäs, and Combitech. Together, we demonstrated that racing can not only transition to sustainability but also inspire more people to embrace electrification—both on and off the track.

 

PWR001  
Peak torque 1080 Nm
Drive Rear-wheel drive
Battery capacity 41 kWh
Number of battery cells 350
Time for full charge about 1 hour
Acceleration 0-100 km/h in less than 3 seconds
Top speed Just under 300 km/h
Weight of battery pack 366 kg
Total weight of car 1 510 kg
Weight distribution 44 %/56 %  (front/rear)
Peak power 612 hp / 450 kW

The collaboration initiated in 2018 between Skellefteå Kraft and PWR Racing focused on the development and electrification of motorsport, with a broader ambition to use our knowledge and 100% renewable energy to drive the development of the entire transportation sector and foster a shift in societal attitudes.

Since 2018, much has changed—attitudes, technology, and possibilities.

The knowledge and lessons gained during the years of this partnership are represented in the race car for 2024; built as an electric race car from the ground up for the first time, rather than a converted fossil-fueled car.

Created with components and knowledge that did not exist when we began, it now sets a new standard for the future of the transportation sector.

June 8–9, 2024, marked the world premiere of STCC’s 100% electric national championship.

Racing on electric power was a breakthrough in itself, but it also enabled new types of tracks. Without emissions and with lower noise levels, it became possible to bring the event closer to city centers; the premiere race in June took place as a city race in Gothenburg.

In this way, the development became accessible to more people.

Although the partnership with PWR Racing has ended, the valuable lessons and outcomes live on, continuing to inspire efforts in the electrification of the transportation sector.

Just like us, our partners believe in 100% renewable energy and want to create a positive change in society with new smart technology solutions.”

Sanna LundströmSanna Lundström, Acting business area manager market
at Skellefteå Kraft

 

 

 

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