# Electric Performance Race Cars The First Formula E Car to Be Unveiled is the Jaguar I-Type 3 By Justin Lam | Published 2018-04-10 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaguar-itype-3 References: [digitaltrends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/jaguar-i-type-3-formula-e-race-car/#/4) & [carscoops](https://www.carscoops.com/2018/04/jaguar-type-3-puts-racing-suit-formula-e/) [Formula E](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transportation-track) is switching to a new car design for its next season, and [Jaguar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaguar-type-00) is the first team to release its new electric racer the Jaguar I-Type 3. Based on the same [Gen2](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formula-e-gen3) design all teams must use, the new Jaguar racer strikes a lead over the competition with an impressive design. Like all Gen2 vehicles, the Jaguar I-Type 3 features an enlarged battery pack and is capable of generating 250 kilowatts, or 350 horsepower. The enlarged battery pack is a much-needed upgrade to these electric race cars, as previous Formula E series required multiple vehicles to complete a single race. Because Formula E requires all participants to use the same model of car, much of the design elements in the race series involves a mantra of "form over function." This is echoed beautifully in the design of the Jaguar I-Type 3 as a solid black undercoat is accompanied by accents of light blue. Jaguar has made one improvement in this new racecar, as the automaker has implemented a "halo" around the cockpit to protect the driver's head from debris. Image Credit: Jaguar ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Electric Performance Race Cars:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development of high-performance electric race cars that can compete in Formula E. - **Enlarged Battery Packs:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the advancement of battery technology for electric vehicles, allowing for longer racing durations. - **Safety Innovations in Race Cars:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing safety features like the 'halo' cockpit protection to improve driver safety in race cars. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry to create electric race cars with enhanced performance and sustainable energy solutions. - **Battery Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the battery technology industry to develop larger, more efficient batteries for electric vehicles. - **Safety Equipment:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the safety equipment industry to design and produce advanced safety features for race cars, improving driver protection. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Next-Gen Electric Racers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formula-e-gen4.md) - [All-Electric Racecar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariya-singleseater.md) - [Future-Facing EV Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaguar-type-00.md) - [Electric Vehicle-Inspired Racing Trophies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formula-e-trophy.md) - [All-Electric Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-sports-car.md) - [Ultra-Sleek Electric Race Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monaco-race-car.md) - [Inaugural EV-Prototype Race Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abb-nascar-ev-prototype.md) - [Electric Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theory-1.md) - [Curvaceous Electric Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curvaceous-electric-concept-cars.md)