Volta Grand Prix Electric Kart Racing Championship

Volta GP Karts

Volta Grand Prix Kart FAQ

What are the karts like?

Volta GP will use pure racing kart chassis. Rental and indoor kart facilities virtually all use rental karts for durability. VGP is another level up in handling and performance.

VGP will karts will be lighter, handle far better, and be notably quicker. This is serious (and seriously fun) racing.

You're using electric power??!

Yes. You won’t miss the smell of gasoline once you’ve driven electric. Especially since it's powered by a DC motor capable of horsepower levels comparable to many gasoline-powered kart engines. Plus all the torque is available from zero RPMs resulting in superb acceleration. This is the future of racing and cars in general.

How fast does it go?

The prototype can quickly reach 50 mph and is gear limited, not power limited. Be sure to see the video clip.

How long do the batteries last?

Long enough for a sprint race with no reduction in power. Since battery technology is constantly improving, this will not be an issue for any VGP kart races.

Is the throttle smooth?

Yes. Since the throttle is wired through a variable potentiometer, power delivery is extremely smooth - it'll drive exactly like your right foot tells it to.

What's next?

The final specs will be ironed out soon. But one thing is certain. Performance is already plenty good to race now and it will continue to get faster as technology progresses.

How Do I Sign Up to Race This?

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