NASCAR’s electric race car has not yet competed in a race against gas-powered cars. The electric prototype is currently in the testing phase, with drivers like David Ragan being the first to experience its capabilities during trials.
The car was unveiled during a demonstration in Chicago, and Ragan took it for test laps at Martinsville Speedway, but it hasn’t been integrated into competitive races with traditional gasoline-powered stock cars.
NASCAR is exploring electric racing as a future possibility, and there are discussions about potentially creating a dedicated electric vehicle series, but the electric car has not raced against gas-powered cars as of now.
The specific number of laps completed by NASCAR’s electric prototype race car during David Ragan’s test run has not been disclosed.
However, Ragan mentioned that the car performed hundreds of laps in testing at Martinsville Speedway, focusing on its acceleration, handling, and overall performance.
The emphasis during these tests was on the car’s capabilities rather than endurance, so NASCAR has yet to release details on the total distance covered or battery life during continuous laps.
The testing was more about pushing the car’s limits safely, rather than completing a full race simulation.
