On 1 November 2012, McLaren Electronic Systems was announced to provide the electric motor, transmission and electronics for Formula E. The Formula E organisation ordered 42 cars from Spark Racing Technology.
O 1 de novembro de 2012, annciouse que McLaren Electronic Systems sería provedor do motor eléctrico, da transmisión e dos sistemas electrónicos para a Formula E. A organización Formula E encargulle 42 monoprazas a Spark Racing Technologies.