{{Short description|Electrice touring race car}} {{lowercase}} {{Infobox motorsport championship |name = FIA ETCR<br/>eTouring Car World Cup |logo = |logo_caption = logo ETCR |image = |image-size = |caption = |category = Touring cars |country/region = International |inaugural = 2021 |inaugural2 = |folded = 2023 |classes = |drivers = |teams = Hyundai Motorsport N, Cupra EKS, Romeo Ferraris - M1RA |constructors = Hyundai Motorsport, Cupra Racing, Alfa Romeo |engines = |tyres = Goodyear |champion driver = {{flagicon|FRA}} Adrien Tambay |champion rider = |champion team = Cupra EKS |website = |current_season = }}
'''FIA ETCR – eTouring Car World Cup''' ('''Pure ETCR''' during its first season) was a touring car series for electric cars. It was the first multi-brand all-electric touring car championship and in 2022 obtained the status of an official FIA series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fia.com/news/pure-etcr-charges-new-era-switch-fia-etcr-etouring-car-world-cup|title=PURE ETCR charges into new era with switch to FIA ETCR - eTouring Car World Cup|publisher=fia.com|date=2021-12-15}}</ref> However, in March 2023, the promoter announced that the series would not be continued.<ref name="cancellation">{{cite web|url=https://www.touringcartimes.com/2023/03/25/discovery-sports-events-withdraws-from-2023-etcr-promoter-role/|title=Discovery Sports Events withdraws from 2023 ETCR promoter role|publisher=touringcartimes.com|date=25 March 2023}}</ref>
==History== [[File:2022 ETCR - RD4 - Zolder (52256506094).jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.3|2022 Round 4 six-car superfinal at Circuit Zolder]] The electric touring car series was presented together with the CUPRA 'e-Racer' car ahead of the 2018 Geneva Motor Show by TCR promoter WSC Ltd.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.touringcars.net/2018/03/wsc-launch-electric-e-tcr-touring-car-series|title=WSC to launch electric E-TCR touring car series|publisher=TouringCars.Net|date=2018-03-02}}</ref> In September 2019, Hyundai became the second manufacturer to commit to creating an ETCR car, the 'Veloster N ETCR',<ref name="veloster">{{cite web|url=https://motorsport.hyundai.com/hyundai-motorsport-set-to-go-electric/|title= Hyundai Motorsport set to go electric |date=2018-08-06|publisher=Hyundai}}</ref> and in December, the Italian team Romeo Ferraris announced that they would build an Alfa Romeo Giulia according to ETCR specifications.<ref name="giulia">{{cite web|url=https://www.touringcartimes.com/2019/12/06/romeo-ferraris-announce-alfa-romeo-giulia-etcr-project/|title=Romeo Ferraris announce Alfa Romeo Giulia ETCR project|date=2019-12-06|publisher=touringcartimes.com}}</ref>
In February 2020, the series was rebranded as 'Pure ETCR' and a schedule of time trial events for 2020 was presented.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sportscar365.com/ev-racing/pure-etcr-launched-radical-format-2020-debut/|title=Pure ETCR Launched; Time Trial Event at Rolex 24 for 2021|publisher=sportscar365.com|date=2020-02-19}}</ref> However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, development and testing was delayed by several months, making the original plan unfeasible. The series' official launch event eventually took place on 9 October in Copenhagen, where Hyundai Motorsport was officially announced as a competitor.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.touringcartimes.com/2020/10/09/hyundai-confirm-pure-etcr-programme-2021/|title=Hyundai confirm PURE ETCR programme for 2021|date=2020-10-09|publisher=touringcartimes.com}}</ref> A demonstration of the starting gates and the Hyundai Veloster was held during the WTCR event at the MotorLand Aragón in Spain on 13 November 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fiawtcr.com/king-of-wtcr-michelisz-in-action-as-beasts-unleashed-at-world-premiere-of-spectacular-pure-etcr-starting-gate/|title=King of WTCR Michelisz in action as Beasts unleashed at World Premiere of spectacular PURE ETCR starting gate|publisher=fiawtcr.com|date=2020-11-13|access-date=2020-11-15|archive-date=2022-01-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125144316/https://www.fiawtcr.com/king-of-wtcr-michelisz-in-action-as-beasts-unleashed-at-world-premiere-of-spectacular-pure-etcr-starting-gate/|url-status=dead}}</ref> On the same weekend, Romeo Ferraris revealed their ETCR version of the Alfa Romeo Giulia.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.touringcartimes.com/2020/11/14/romeo-ferraris-reveals-alfa-romeo-giulia-etcr-car/|title=Romeo Ferraris reveals Alfa Romeo Giulia ETCR car|publisher=touringcartimes.com|date=2020-11-14}}</ref>
The schedule for the inaugural season was announced in February 2021. The first Pure ETCR started on 18–20 June at the Autodromo Vallelunga in Italy, and ended in October at Circuit Pau-Arnos. Swedish driver Mattias Ekström was crowned champion of the season, while Cupra won the manufacturer's championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.autosport.com/general/news/ekstrom-crowned-pure-etcr-champion-as-vernay-wins-ultra-dramatic-finale/6687973/?nrt=111|title=Ekstrom crowned PURE ETCR champion as Vernay wins ultra-dramatic finale|date=2021-10-17|publisher=autosport.com}}</ref>
For the 2022 season, the series had FIA World Cup status and drivers and manufacturers competed for the ''FIA eTouring Car World Cup''.<ref name="fia-upgrade">{{cite web|url=https://www.pure-etcr.com/pure-etcr-to-upgrade-to-fia-etouring-car-world-cup-from-2022/|title=PURE ETCR to upgrade to FIA eTouring Car World Cup from 2022|date=2021-04-30|publisher=pure-etcr.com|access-date=2021-04-30|archive-date=2021-04-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210430081737/https://www.pure-etcr.com/pure-etcr-to-upgrade-to-fia-etouring-car-world-cup-from-2022/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
In March 2023, the promoter announced that the series would not be continued, citing that after discussions among the various stakeholders concerning the sporting and regulatory format, the necessary conditions could not be implemented in time for the start of the season.<ref name="cancellation"/>
==Specifications== thumb|right|Cupra Racing team removing cooler ETCR cars used spec powertrains supplied by the series organizers, with manufacturers using their own bodywork.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.fia.com/sites/default/files/2022_technical_regulations_-_fia_etcr_etouring_car_world_cup_v.08.12.21_0.pdf |title=2022 FIA ETCR eTouring Car World Cup: Technical Regulations |date=15 December 2021 |publisher=Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile |access-date=14 September 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.topgear.com/car-news/big-reads/high-voltage-driving-hyundais-electric-touring-car |title=High Voltage: driving Hyundai's electric touring car |author=Dobie, Stephen |date=31 January 2020 |work=Top Gear |access-date=13 September 2022}}</ref> The common kit includes motors, gearbox, inverter, battery, ECU and cooling system; ETCR technical regulations require a single-speed rear-drive chassis with MacPherson strut front suspension and double wishbone rear suspension.<ref>{{cite press release |url=https://www.tcr-series.com/news/item/wsc-unveils-e-tcr-technical-details |title=WSC unveils E TCR technical details |date=6 March 2018 |publisher=TCR Series |access-date=14 September 2022}}</ref>
The car had four electric motors on the rear axle,<ref>{{cite news |url=https://jalopnik.com/pure-etcr-is-creating-the-world-s-most-powerful-touring-1847007313 |title=Pure ETCR Is Creating the World's Most Powerful Touring Car Championship |author=East, George |date=1 June 2021 |work=Jalopnik |access-date=14 September 2022}}</ref> which deliver a maximum combined output of {{convert|300|kW|PS hp}} (continuous) and {{convert|500|kW|PS hp}} (peak, in the push-to-pass mode).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://e-racing365.com/e-tcr/etcr-to-utilize-spec-powertrains-in-bespoke-car-designs/|title=ETCR to Utilize Spec Powertrains in Bespoke Car Designs|date=2018-10-27|publisher=e-racing365.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.touringcartimes.com/2021/07/08/power-levels-changed-round-2-motorland-aragon/ |title=Power levels changed for Round 2 at MotorLand Aragón |website=Touring Car Times |date=8 July 2021}}</ref> The electric drivetrain unit (EDU) is capable of electronic torque vectoring by varying the power to each rear wheel.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://chargedevs.com/newswire/pure-etcr-racing-series-to-use-magelec-drivetrains/ |title=PURE ETCR racing series to use MAGELEC drivetrains |author=Spendlove, Tom |date=August 26, 2021 |work=Charged EVs |access-date=14 September 2022}}</ref> Inverter, motor, and gearbox are supplied by MAGELEC Propulsion.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.touringcartimes.com/2019/10/07/magelec-propulsion-confirmed-inverter-motor-gearbox-supplier-etcr/ |title=MAGELEC Propulsion confirmed as inverter, motor and gearbox supplier for ETCR |date=October 7, 2019 |work=TouringCarTimes |access-date=14 September 2022}}</ref>
The battery, developed by Williams Advanced Engineering, had a capacity of 62 kWh, operating at a voltage of 798 V. According to Williams, it could be charged from 10% to 90% state of charge in one hour on a 60 kW charger.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.touringcartimes.com/2020/03/06/williams-completes-work-etcr-battery-pack-seven-months/ |title=Williams completes work on ETCR battery pack in seven months |date=March 6, 2020 |work=TouringCarTimes |access-date=12 September 2022}}</ref> Total range is {{cvt|40|km}}. It is centrally located on a subframe for better weight distribution, and accounts for nearly {{frac|3}} of the total curb weight of {{cvt|1575|kg}}, at {{cvt|500|kg}}.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.whichcar.com.au/news/motorsport/pure-etcr-explained|title=Pure ETCR is the EV race series you should be excited about |author=Giunco, Trent |date=26 September 2021 |work=Which Car? Australia |access-date=14 September 2022}}</ref> Williams also supply the vehicle control modules.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.touringcartimes.com/2019/05/02/williams-confirmed-battery-vcm-supplier-etcr/ |title=Williams confirmed as battery and VCM supplier for ETCR |date=May 2, 2019 |work=TouringCarTimes |access-date=14 September 2022}}</ref>
==Race format== The ETCR race format was different from standard touring car races, but instead, similar to a rallycross format with several rounds of short races and an elimination process leading to a final. The individual races were called 'battles' and were started from an opening gate and last for only a few laps. Each driver had a ‘push-to-pass’ power boost and a smaller ‘fightback’ boost for trying to reclaim a position. Between the battles, cars returned to a central ‘energy station’ where they could be recharged.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.touringcartimes.com/2020/02/19/inaugural-pureetcr-season-revealed-rallycross-style-elimination-format/|title=Inaugural PURE ETCR season revealed with rallycross-style elimination format|publisher=touringcartimes.com|date=2020-02-19}}</ref>
== Champions == {| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%;" !Season ! style="width:200px;" |Driver ! style="width:200px;" |Team ! style="width:200px;" |Car |- !2021 |{{flagicon|SWE}} Mattias Ekström |{{flagicon|HUN}} Cupra X Zengő Motorsport |Cupra e-Racer |- !2022 |{{flagicon|FRA}} Adrien Tambay |{{flagicon|SWE}} Cupra EKS |Cupra e-Racer |}
==Teams and cars==
Three cars had been developed and were competing in the two seasons of ETCR: {|class="wikitable" |- ! Make ! Model ! Developer |- | '''Alfa Romeo''' | Alfa Romeo Giulia ETCR<ref name="giulia"/> | {{flagicon|ITA}} Romeo Ferraris |- | '''Cupra''' | Cupra e-Racer<ref>{{Cite web|title=SEAT Unveils Cupra e-Racer; E TCR Platform Launched|url=https://e-racing365.com/other-series/seat-unveils-cupra-e-racer-touring-car-e-tcr-platform-launched/}}</ref> | {{flagicon|ESP}} Cupra Racing |- | '''Hyundai''' | Hyundai Veloster N ETCR<ref name="veloster"/> | {{flagicon|KOR}} Hyundai Motorsport |- |}
==See also== * Electric motorsport * FIA Electric GT Championship * World Touring Car Cup
==References== {{Reflist}}
{{TCR Series championships}} {{Class of Auto racing}} {{ETCR circuits}}
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