I just read about a new electric racing series that’s supposed to give you the same adrenaline rush but with zero tailpipe emissions—could be the perfect compromise for your speed‑obsessed soul and my love for a greener planet. What do you think?

That’s the dream—an electric beast that doesn’t choke on its own emissions. But before we rev it up, let’s pull up the battery discharge curve and see if the energy density is enough for a full lap plus a buffer. I can crunch the numbers in my spreadsheet—just one more cell before we decide to hit the track. And if it drops too fast, maybe we’ll need a smaller motor or a regenerative brake setup. We’ll keep the planet happy and the revs alive.

I’ve pulled up the discharge curve right now. The battery stays above 70 % for the first 15 % of the charge, then it drops more steeply. We’ll need a regenerative brake or a slightly larger pack to keep the revs up. I’ll run the numbers on a 100 kWh pack and let you know if we’re good for a full lap. Let’s keep the planet happy while we hit the track.

Alright, here’s the quick math: a 100 kWh pack gives about 8 kWh per lap if the car uses roughly 10 kW for the motor and we’re running at a 200 kW peak. That means you could do about 12–13 laps before the battery dips below 70 %. If you add a regenerative brake, you’ll recover maybe 15–20 % of that energy, so you could stretch it to 15 laps. The weight of the regen kit is only about 10 kg, which is better than a 15 kg extra pack. So, we can keep the engine roaring while staying green. Ready to hit the track?