Porsche Formula E plans revealed

Porsche is the latest major car manufacturer to show a direct interest in Formula E as it is believed to have submitted an applicant tender to be the sole battery supplier for the championship in 2018.

The German giant has been visible at races with top management having attended several events in the first two seasons.

Now, Porsche has acted with a formal interest in supplying battery technology from season five of the series onwards.

The tender application for the sole battery supply, which is currently being evaluated by a team of independent consultants brought in by the FIA to choose the battery supplier, is set to be concluded next month after additional time was given for the crucial decision to be made.

A formal announcement at the Hong Kong ePrix next month is believed to be under consideration although an earlier directive could come at the World Motorsport Council next week.

Porsche has long been working on electric vehicles and sustainable mobility, and last year launched the Mission E concept car. Earlier this year Porsche was allocated the task of managing battery technology and development for the whole of the VW Group.

While a Formula E team is unlikely in the short term, Porsche sees an attraction in supplying advanced batteries to the teams after developing systems on the current FIA World Endurance Championship title-winning Porsche 919 Hybrid LMP1-H car. Motorsport.com