Utilising Formula E as a platform, ABB unveiled its latest DC-DC converter technology, from the Brightloop product line-up. The converter was installed in the GENBETA Car at the 2026 Hankook Berlin E-Prix.
Other highlights of the technology include:
Advanced Energy Systems: ABB’s latest technology allows the GENBETA’s high-voltage 800Vdc battery to enable 0-100km/h performance in just 1.86 seconds.
System Optimisation: Simultaneously, the converter powers 12 or 24Vdc systems, including control electronics, communications, and displays.
Performance Differentiation: The development of these power electronics underlines their increasing role as a key differentiator in energy management and system optimisation across various vehicle architectures.
As a specialist in global electrification technology, ABB regularly utilises Formula E as a platform and the GENBETA car as a high-speed living laboratory to connect its engineering expertise with high-performance environments.
Within this testing ground, ABB helps drive progress by refining the ‘Engineered to Outrun’ technologies, such as advanced energy systems and power electronics, that will eventually define more efficient, productive, and sustainable future urban mobility both on and off the track.
“ABB’s DC-DC technology is yet another example of our commitment to support Formula E in its quest to lead sustainable motorsport globally” said Fabiana Cavalcante, Global Head of Mobile e-Power at ABB. “Not only as principal partner to the Championship, but also through technical innovations that power the series, ensuring it remains Engineered to Outrun, creating solutions that translate from the track to real-world applications.”
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