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Published on Fri Dec 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Electric Le Mans Initiative

The Weight Challenge

Electric vehicles are naturally heavier than their internal combustion counterparts due to the battery pack. In endurance racing, this weight penalty affects tire wear, braking performance, and agility.

Our Approach

We are fighting the weight by:

  1. Structural Battery Integration: Making the battery pack part of the chassis structure.
  2. Lightweight Materials: Extensive use of carbon fiber and composites.
  3. Optimized Cooling: Reducing the weight of cooling systems through efficient design.

Join us as we engineer our way to a lighter, faster future.

Written by Electric Le Mans Initiative

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