Full speed ahead for battery box

Formula 1 and Formula E racing are both some of the most innovative sports out there, with teams spending millions of pounds perfecting designs. There is a huge team behind each driver and each car, all requiring specialist equipment in an attempt to get the edge on the opposition.

Zarges’ range of K470 battery box are used by many of the Formula E teams to store and transport the lithium-ion batteries used by the teams in their cars, but also across F1 for equipment such as racing radios and intercom systems. The cases are specially designed and approved for the transportation of hazardous goods, so can be used for both intact and defective batteries as they have a fabric lining that foams when heated to coat any batteries that are defective.  

“Formula E racing is fast, exciting and technically challenging. The cars are some of the best engineered machines in the world, and they travel all over the globe. Using our K470 battery box gives top teams peace of mind that they are transporting the batteries in the safest way, and ensures that they can mitigate any risks should any damage arise to the batteries,” said Neil Harper, sales manager at Zarges.

The shipping or disposal of lithium-ion batteries, defective or intact, is subject to strict safety regulations, and as Formula E is a global sport, teams must ensure they have the correct transportation equipment. In addition to the glamour of racing, lithium-ion batteries are used in a huge range of day-to-day devices, from power tools to e-bikes, so it is vital that they are handled with care.