NASCAR and ABB, a company specializing in electrification and automation, have launched a new partnership, the ABB NASCAR Electrification Innovation Partnership and revealed a new EV prototype.

ABB becomes the first Official Partner of NASCAR IMPACT, the sanctioning body’s platform to strengthen its communities and contribute to a healthier planet, and together will work to advance NASCAR’s strategic sustainability ambitions across electrification. 

The ABB NASCAR EV Prototype was built by the NASCAR Research and Development Center team and developed in collaboration with NASCAR's OEM partners, Chevrolet, Ford, and Toyota.

The track-tested, electrified stock car has three STARD UHP 6-Phase motors (one front, two rear) supplying power directly to all four specially designed Goodyear Racing Eagle tires. Anchored by a 78-kWh liquid-cooled battery, the tunable powertrain can produce 1,000 kW at peak power. Regenerative braking converts kinetic energy into power, making the car ideal for road courses and short oval tracks.

The all-wheel-drive car has a generic Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) body made of sustainable flax-based composite. The body sits on a modified Next Gen chassis, and the steering, suspension, brakes, and wheels all derive from the NASCAR Cup Series car.

For more information, visit nascar.com.