ETCR News

Hyundai has begun the testing of its new all-electric Veloster N ETCR car, completing two problem-free days of testing at the Hungaroring last weekend.

Hyundai has revealed its first all-electric touring car, the Veloster N ETCR, which is designed specifically to compete in the all-new ETCR series from 2020.

CUPRA has signed former DTM ace Mattias Ekström as its official driver and brand ambassador, as the Spanish car marque prepares for the inaugural season of the all-electric E-TCR series.

Hyundai has been rumoured to be developing an E-TCR car for the forthcoming all-electric series, with the brand’s Motorsport division confirming on Tuesday that it will reveal its first all-electric racing project in September.

WSC Group has appointed Williams Advanced Engineering to design, develop, manufacture and supply the batteries and vehicle control modules for the forthcoming all-electric touring car series.

CUPRA test and development driver Jordi Gené has described the acceleration and power of the new CUPRA E-Racer TCR car as ‘brutal’ as the Spanish manufacturer continues to develop its revolutionary new racing car.

Hyundai is planning to enter the new all-electric E-TCR series with its forthcoming Veloster N TCR car, according to Hyundai N brand chief Albert Biermann.

WSC Technology launched the all-new ETCR - the first global multi-brand electric touring car series - at Circuit de Catalunya today, with the inaugural season set for 2020.