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MARRAKECH, MOROCCO - FEBRUARY 29: In this handout from FIA Formula E, Antonio Felix da Costa (PRT), DS Techeetah, DS E-Tense FE20, 1st position, Maximilian Günther (DEU), BMW I Andretti Motorsports, 2nd position, and Jean-Eric Vergne (FRA), DS Techeetah, DS E-Tense FE20, 3rd position on February 29, 2020 in Marrakech, Morocco. (Photo by ABB FIA Formula E/Handout/Getty Images)
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SANTIAGO, CHILE - JANUARY 18: Maximilian Günther of Germany for BMW i Andretti Motorsport team celebrates the victory after the E-Prix Antofagasta Minerals as part the third round of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship 2019/2020 on January 18, 2020 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by ABB FIA Formula E/Handout /Getty Images)
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England's pilot Nick Tandy drives his Porsche 919 Hybrid N°1 during the second qualifying practice session of the Le Mans 24 hours endurance race, on June 15, 2017 in Le Mans northwestern France. Sixty cars with 180 drivers will participate on June 17 and 18 June at the 85rd "Le Mans 24-hours" endurance race. / AFP PHOTO / JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER (Photo credit should read JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER/AFP via Getty Images)
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RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - NOVEMBER 21: Neel Jani of Switzerland driving the (18) Porsche 99X Electric and TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team on track during practice ahead of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship - Diriyah E-Prix on November 21, 2019 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
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RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - NOVEMBER 23: Alexander Sims of Great Britain driving the (27) BMW iFE.20 and Team BMW i ANDRETTI MOTORSPORT on track during Round 2 of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship - Diriyah E-Prix on on November 23, 2019 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
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GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - MARCH 05: Mercedes formula-e car is displayed during the first press day at the 89th Geneva International Motor Show on March 5, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland. (Photo by Robert Hradil/Getty Images)
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Aerial view of the Serrania de Chiribiquete, located in the Amazonian jungle departments of Caqueta and Guaviare, Colombia, on June 7, 2018. - The 2,782,353-hectare Chiribiquete National Park, the largest of Colombia's protected natural parks, is included on the list of 30 proposals from around the world that will be examined at the forty-second session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in late June. The Serranias of Chiribiquete and La Lindosa are among the areas in Colombia that were closed to outsiders during the armed conflict and are now opening up to scientific researchers. (Photo by GUILLERMO LEGARIA / AFP) (Photo credit should read GUILLERMO LEGARIA/AFP/Getty Images)
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Formula E approves nine powertrain manufacturers

Addition of BMW means sport has tripled CEO's initial expectations

CNN  — 

BMW has joined the all-electric revolution, confirming its registration as a Formula E powertrain manufacturer.

The German car giant will continue its present technical cooperation with team Andretti – to “bring in some know-how” and “gain data” – ahead of a planned “full entry” in 2018, a BMW spokesperson told CNN.

The Formula E series started with the same powertrain used by all the teams, supplied by Spark Racing Technologies and based around a single eMotor supplied by McLaren.

As the burgeoning motorsport has developed, so have the electric motors. Season two and three have brought teams freedom to develop their own designs, culminating in the diverse range of powertrains we see today.

BMW’s participation, along with the likes of Renault and Jaguar, shows electric racing’s increasing “relevance to the motor industry” in the words of Formula E founder and CEO Alejandro Agag.

With nine powertrain providers approved – ABT Formel E, DS Automobiles, Mahindra Racing, NextEV NIO, Penske Autosport and Venturi Automobiles are the other six – Agag said the sport had “tripled” its initial targets set out for season five.

BMW has already been involved in Formula E courtesy of its safety and medical cars, but officials expressed excitement at the marque’s greater involvement.

Formula E Season 5 powertrain manufacturers

  • ABT Formel E
  • BMW AG
  • DS Automobiles
  • Jaguar Land Rover
  • Mahindra Racing
  • NextEV NIO
  • Penske Autosport
  • Renault
  • Venturi Automobiles

    “Since its inaugural season, Formula E has enjoyed rapid development and is now regarded as a high-level racing series,” enthused BMW’s motorsport director Jens Marquardt.

    “Everyone involved is delighted to be taking steps to get involved on the sporting and technological side of Formula E.”

    READ: Ex-F1 racer Esteban Gutierrez joins Formula E team Techeetah

    For all the latest Formula E news and features, visit CNN.com/sport/motorsport

    Reigning world champion Sebastien Buemi has been unbeatable so far in season three of the Formula E World Championship.
    Reigning world champion Sebastien Buemi has been unbeatable so far in season three of the Formula E World Championship.
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    Hong Kong's towering skyline provided the backdrop to the race on the streets around the Central Harborfront. The pit lane featured a new name, with the Jaguar Racing team entering Formula E for the first time.
    Hong Kong's towering skyline provided the backdrop to the race on the streets around the Central Harborfront. The pit lane featured a new name, with the Jaguar Racing team entering Formula E for the first time.
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    The race took place on October 9 in the shadow of the Two International Finance Center.
    The race took place on October 9 in the shadow of the Two International Finance Center.
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    It was the first time Formula E had raced on the streets of Hong Kong
    Race 1: Hong Kong —
    It was the first time Formula E had raced on the streets of Hong Kong
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    The Formula E eVillage in Hong Kong was popular with locals.
    The Formula E eVillage in Hong Kong was popular with locals.
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    Nelson Piquet Jr. -- the 2015 Formula E world champion -- secured pole position in the opening race. But the Brazilian (seen here at the front of the pack) couldn't maintain his advantage.
    Nelson Piquet Jr. -- the 2015 Formula E world champion -- secured pole position in the opening race. But the Brazilian (seen here at the front of the pack) couldn't maintain his advantage.
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    Sebastien Buemi (center) took the checkered flag, to begin his 2016 title defense in style. ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport driver Lucas di Grassi (left) finished second with Mahindra Racing's Nick Heidfeld (right) taking the final podium spot.
    Sebastien Buemi (center) took the checkered flag, to begin his 2016 title defense in style. ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport driver Lucas di Grassi (left) finished second with Mahindra Racing's Nick Heidfeld (right) taking the final podium spot.
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    From Asia to Africa. Formula E broke new ground in Morocco in November 2016 -- the Marrakech ePrix was the all-electric series' first race on the continent.
    Race 2: Marrakech —
    From Asia to Africa. Formula E broke new ground in Morocco in November 2016 -- the Marrakech ePrix was the all-electric series' first race on the continent.
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    Drivers line up track side ahead of the Marrakech ePrix.
    Drivers line up track side ahead of the Marrakech ePrix.
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    Techeetah driver Jean-Eric Vergne practices his e-gaming skills in the Marrakech eVillage.
    Techeetah driver Jean-Eric Vergne practices his e-gaming skills in the Marrakech eVillage.
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    Lights out in Marrakech and it's Mahindra Racing rookie Felix Rosenqvist (center) who leads the way.
    Lights out in Marrakech and it's Mahindra Racing rookie Felix Rosenqvist (center) who leads the way.
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    Rosenqvist secured a superb pole in only his second race in Formula E but the Swede was eventually chased down by Buemi's Renault eDams.
    Rosenqvist secured a superb pole in only his second race in Formula E but the Swede was eventually chased down by Buemi's Renault eDams.
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    Buemi continued his 100% start to the season with victory in Marrakech.
    Buemi continued his 100% start to the season with victory in Marrakech.
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    On to more familiar territory for Formula E in Argentina. Its capital was hosting its third ePrix in as many seasons.
    Race 3: Buenos Aires —
    On to more familiar territory for Formula E in Argentina. Its capital was hosting its third ePrix in as many seasons.
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    Home fans gave a rapturous reception to Argentina's <a target="_blank">three-time world touring car champion Jose Maria Lopez</a>, who joined the DS Virgin Racing team for season three.
    Home fans gave a rapturous reception to Argentina's three-time world touring car champion Jose Maria Lopez, who joined the DS Virgin Racing team for season three.
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    The Puerto Madero Street Circuit is one of Formula E's wider street circuits -- offering plenty of chances to overtake.
    The Puerto Madero Street Circuit is one of Formula E's wider street circuits -- offering plenty of chances to overtake.
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    Di Grassi started on pole for the first time in his Formula E career, but the Brazilian's old adversary Buemi claimed the checkered flag in the South American race.
    Di Grassi started on pole for the first time in his Formula E career, but the Brazilian's old adversary Buemi claimed the checkered flag in the South American race.
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    Buemi celebrates victory on the podium in Buenos Aires with Jean-Eric Vergne (left) coming home second. Di Grassi (right) was third. The Swiss' third victory of the season meant he opened up a 29-point lead over di Grassi ahead of April's Mexico ePrix.
    Buemi celebrates victory on the podium in Buenos Aires with Jean-Eric Vergne (left) coming home second. Di Grassi (right) was third. The Swiss' third victory of the season meant he opened up a 29-point lead over di Grassi ahead of April's Mexico ePrix.
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    Formula E: Story of the 2016-17 season so far

    The 2018/19 season will also herald a futuristic new-look chassis for all the teams, produced by Spark Racing Technologies.

    McLaren Applied Technologies will provide the battery, meaning drivers no longer need to change cars mid-race.