• The Formula E car was debuted in Las Vegas outside the Mandalay Bay hotel on Monday. Michael Nelson / EPA
    The Formula E car was debuted in Las Vegas outside the Mandalay Bay hotel on Monday. Michael Nelson / EPA
  • Sanctioned by FIA, the Formula E Championship will be the first series exclusively for electric cars. Nils Kruger / Qualcomm / Formula E
    Sanctioned by FIA, the Formula E Championship will be the first series exclusively for electric cars. Nils Kruger / Qualcomm / Formula E
  • The car, designed by Spark Racing Technologies, can reach speeds in excess of 150 mph (240 kph). Michael Nelson / EPA
    The car, designed by Spark Racing Technologies, can reach speeds in excess of 150 mph (240 kph). Michael Nelson / EPA
  • "We are a championship on a mission, and the mission is to have more electric cars on the streets all around the world," Formula E CEO Alegandro Agag told the AP. "People love motorsport, but now they also care very much about the environment. So together, it's a great combination. David Becker / Getty Images / AFP
    "We are a championship on a mission, and the mission is to have more electric cars on the streets all around the world," Formula E CEO Alegandro Agag told the AP. "People love motorsport, but now they also care very much about the environment. So together, it's a great combination. David Becker / Getty Images / AFP
  • The Formula E Championship will include 10 races, beginning September 13 and ending in June 2015. Joe Klamar / AFP
    The Formula E Championship will include 10 races, beginning September 13 and ending in June 2015. Joe Klamar / AFP
  • The Formula E Championship series will kick off in Beijing and then travel to Putrajaya, Malaysia; Rio de Janeiro; Punta del Este, Uruguay; Buenos Aires, Los Angeles, Miami, Monte Carlo, Berlin and finish in London. Michael Nelson / EPA
    The Formula E Championship series will kick off in Beijing and then travel to Putrajaya, Malaysia; Rio de Janeiro; Punta del Este, Uruguay; Buenos Aires, Los Angeles, Miami, Monte Carlo, Berlin and finish in London. Michael Nelson / EPA
  • Teams competing in the inaugural Formula E season include Drayson Racing (UK), China Racing, Andretti Autosport (USA), Dragon Racing (USA), e.dams (FRA), Super Aguri (JAP), Audi Sport Abt (GER), Mahindra Racing (IND), Virgin Racing (UK) and Venturi Grand Prix (Monaco). Nils Kruger / Qualcomm / Formula E
    Teams competing in the inaugural Formula E season include Drayson Racing (UK), China Racing, Andretti Autosport (USA), Dragon Racing (USA), e.dams (FRA), Super Aguri (JAP), Audi Sport Abt (GER), Mahindra Racing (IND), Virgin Racing (UK) and Venturi Grand Prix (Monaco). Nils Kruger / Qualcomm / Formula E
  • While each race is expected to last an hour, the car's batteries only allow for 25 minutes of drive time, so each driver will switch cars during two mandatory pit stops every race. David Becker / Getty Images / AFP
    While each race is expected to last an hour, the car's batteries only allow for 25 minutes of drive time, so each driver will switch cars during two mandatory pit stops every race. David Becker / Getty Images / AFP
  • During the series' first season, all teams will be provided with four cars manufactured by Renault, with Michelin supplying tyres. More manufacturers are expected to be introduced for the second season. Joe Klamar / AFP
    During the series' first season, all teams will be provided with four cars manufactured by Renault, with Michelin supplying tyres. More manufacturers are expected to be introduced for the second season. Joe Klamar / AFP

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In Pictures: Introducing the Formula E electric race car

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The new Formula E Championship electric race car, a Spark-Renault SRT-01E, was unveiled in Las Vegas on Monday.

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