FIA Karting has added Junior and Senior e-karting categories to its technical regulations.
This adds to the existing FIA e-karting Mini and includes regulations covering e-drivetrain system providers, voltage limits, weight and powertrain integration.
The new Junior and Senior e-karting classes both limit voltage to 60V and require batteries to be positioned in a central position, below the steering column (ie, not on the sides of the kart).
“This follows extensive research, testing and evaluation conducted by the FIA Technical and Safety Departments over the last year, at the request of the FIA Karting Department” the official statement read.
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Electric drivetrains can now be homologated by the FIA with the maximum total power produced by the Rechargeable Energy Storage System limited to 23kW in the Junior class and 28kW in the Senior class.
“E-karting presents a significant opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of global karting and these regulations will unlock fresh possibilities for events and championships around the world” FIA Karting Commission President Akbar Ebrahim said.
“With the launch of new e-karting classes, the inaugural Arrive and Drive Continental Championships and the largest FIA Karting calendar to date, 2026 is shaping up to be a golden year for karting.”
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