Atlanta Motorsports Park (AMP) has partnered with Indigo Energy to become the first race track in the USA to install five brand-new Autel MaxiCharger DC Fast Level 3 Chargers. These EV “superchargers” offer up to 180kW of charging, providing up to 125 miles of range in just 10 minutes with a maximum 400A output current. Most vehicles only require 20-30 minutes for a total charge.
Jeremy Porter, the owner and CEO of AMP, said, “Electric vehicles are the future of racing, and EV owners deserve an uncompromised experience when pushing their performance to the limit. Our long-term ambition is to be an incubator for using mobility technology.” AMP has three EV technology companies, and the installation of level three chargers demonstrates its commitment to this technology.
Located close to member garages, the five Autel MaxiCharger DC Fast charging stations provide easy access when both coming to and getting off the track. Autel promises that the chargers will provide continued software compatibility with new vehicles, and the chargers are already compatible with all vehicles of IEC standards.
John Thomas, COO of Autel Energy, said, “Being part of the transition to electric racing underpins our vision to move the world towards a sustainable future in every category.” Indigo Energy’s President David Mansfield added that “Indigo Energy has always pushed the forefront of what energy companies can offer, from fossil fuel to alternative sources. We have been growing a reliable network of charging stations, and this is the culmination of much effort and experience.”
AMP’s adoption of the world-class standard in EV charging is an important step towards encouraging the transition towards a new frontier in racing and motorsports. As more organizations and consumers move towards the use of electric vehicles, track-testing EVs becomes all-the-more important for both the evolution of racing culture and public feedback for manufacturer R&D.