The chassis was designed by Dallara, with an electric motor developed by McLaren (the same as that used in its P1 supercar), a battery system created by Williams Grand Prix Engineering and a Hewland five-speed gearbox.
Drayson entered the team in a supply and sponsorship arrangement, to be its principal technology partner.
The initial calendar had ten races and was approved by the FIA World Motor Sport Council in December 2013.
[46] On 22 May 2014, Los Angeles County officials announced that their race would take place 40 km (25 mi) away on a modified version of the Long Beach street circuit.
[3] On 19 February 2015, it was announced that the final round in London would be a double-header, expanding the calendar to eleven races.