New Rotax E10 48V high performance racing electric powerpack for karts
  • BRP (DOO) launched a new e-powertrain, the Rotax E10, bolstering its electric offering for karting
  • The company presented its new product today at the Rotax MAX Challenge (RMC) Grand Finals in Portimao, Portugal
  • The Rotax E10 is designed for both professional and recreational karting
  • BRP-Rotax designs, develops, manufactures, distributes, and markets propulsion systems for the leisure and power sports sector
  • BRP Inc. (DOO) is down 1.34 per cent, trading at C$94.98 per share at 2:38 pm ET

BRP (DOO) launched a new e-powertrain, the Rotax E10, bolstering its electric offering for karting.

The company presented its new product today at the Rotax MAX Challenge (RMC) Grand Finals in Portimao, Portugal.

BRP-Rotax opens a new world to its customers with the all-new E10 48V high-performance racing electric power pack. It offers all the advantages of electrification with the same performance, ease of use and low cost of ownership that have become hallmarks of the Rotax brand.

The Rotax E10 is designed for both professional and recreational karting. The e-technology enables a plug-and-play concept. It requires minimal maintenance efforts, hence providing an easy, accessible racing experience.

Peter Oelsinger, General Manager, BRP-Rotax, and Vice-President, Sales, Marketing & Communications, Rotax Propulsion Systems, commented on the news.

“We are paving the way for carbon-neutral kart racing with the expansion of our e-powertrain offering for different racing classes. The all-electric zero-emission E10 brings a whole new racing experience, with low noise and no smell. With this introduction, BRP-Rotax combines the success factors of its existing product range with the features demanded by today’s consumers, thus shaping a new market.”

The new Rotax E10 will first be available for racing and testing starting in spring 2023.

BRP-Rotax designs, develops, manufactures, distributes, and markets propulsion systems for the leisure and power sports sector.

BRP Inc. (DOO) is down 1.34 per cent, trading at C$94.98 per share at 2:38 pm ET.


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