FIM E-Xplorer World Cup
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The FIM E-Xplorer World Cup was an international electric all-terrain motorcycle racing series organised by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM). It features teams of two riders, one make and one female, competing on electric off-road motorcycles across multiple rounds worldwide.[1]
The FIM announced the launch of the series in July 2021 with the series expected to start in 2022.[2] In December 2021 E-Xplorer SA were appointed by the FIM to be the series promotors and commercial rights-holders. The series was aimed at becoming a 'global laboratory for two-wheeled electric technology and mobility' To 'encourage diversity and equality in motorsport', E-Xplorer SA committed to ensure both genders were represented in both the operational and sporting sides. Ten teams, each of a male and a female rider were to contest the series.[3]
The start of the series was pushed back to the third quarter of 2022 with 3 events planned.[4] The first two teams, Seven Racing Team and Maddwill Racing, signed up to the series in May 2022.[5] The series was further pushed back to 2023 with the FIM announcing the provisional calendar in November 2022. Running from May to November 6 events were included.[6]
Overview
Launched in 2024, the E-Xplorer World Cup marks one of the first global championships for electric motocross and off-road motorcycles. The series comprises teams of two riders (one male and one female) and includes multiple classes such as Hyperbike (prototype machines) and GT (production-based machines).[7]
Format and classes
The championship weekends typically consist of practice sessions, short qualifying races, sprint races and relay or head-to-head formats across the classes. For example, in the Hyperbike class, machines are unrestricted prototype machines (approx. 7 kWh battery) while the GT class restricts bikes to lighter weights (<112 kg) and production-based components.[8]
Calendar and expansion
The inaugural season included rounds in Japan (Osaka), Norway (Oslo), Switzerland (Crans-Montana) and other locations. Broadcast deals and partnerships have extended the series’ global reach, with media organisations securing coverage for the 2024 season. [9]