# Electrically Powered Race Car Teams Volkswagen Will Transition Its Race Teams to Electric Cars By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-11-28 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/race-teams References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/25/vw-motorsport-drops-gas-cars/) & [volkswagen-motorsport](https://volkswagen-motorsport.com/en/idr/article?tx_dataviewer_record[action]=dynamicDetail&tx_dataviewer_record[controller]=Record&tx_dataviewer_record[record]=2401&cHash=35dc24873ed9d294f2913c3477601392) [Volkswagen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerodynamic-electric-sedans) recently announced that its race teams will be powered by electric motors in the future. The company outlined its commitment by stating that it will either produce [electric race cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formula-e) or no race cars. Volkswagen also states that it intends to power the cars in its race teams using the electric-oriented [MEB platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-id-every1-concept), which the company developed. The automotive company has been slowly moving toward this and it previously showcased the ID.R as the brand's main racing car of the future. Often times, auto manufacturers use racing as a test ground to try out different designs and promote their vehicles. Electric race cars will allow the brand to experiment with future technologies it could implement in its consumer vehicles. Image Credit: Volkswagen ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Transition to Electric Race Cars:** Transitioning race teams to electric cars presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the automotive industry to explore and develop new technologies. - **Electric-oriented MEB Platform:** The development of an electric-oriented MEB platform opens up possibilities for innovation and advancement in the electric race car industry. - **Integration of Future Technologies:** Using electric race cars as a testing ground enables auto manufacturers to experiment with and integrate new technologies into their consumer vehicles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can leverage the transition to electric race cars to explore and develop new technologies to enhance performance and sustainability. - **Electric Vehicle Industry:** The electric vehicle industry can benefit from the development of electric-oriented MEB platforms, presenting opportunities to advance electric vehicle technology. - **Technology and Innovation Industry:** The development and integration of future technologies in the electric race car industry provide opportunities for technological advancements and innovations in various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aerodynamic Electric Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerodynamic-electric-sedans.md) - [Automaker EV Pledges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-718.md) - [Riproaring Electric Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-electric-van.md) - [Next Generation Racing Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formula-e-gen3.md) - [Inaugural EV-Prototype Race Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abb-nascar-ev-prototype.md) - [Luxe All-Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/id-aero.md) - [All-Electric Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-sports-car.md) - [Record-Setting Electric Racecars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subaru-sti.md) - [Automobile-Backed Esports Teams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-motorsports.md)