Feel Mobility Accelerate Into the Future at the 2026 TDK Tokyo E-Prix

目次

• TDK's electronic components supporting the evolution of mobility
• Formula E: Trailblazing the future of mobility
• Why the partnership with Porsche Motorsport matters
• Five TDK Technologies behind the cutting-edge Porsche 99X Electric
• 2026 TDK Tokyo E-Prix: The ultimate showcase for electric mobility
• Summary

Key Takeaways

• Through its sponsorship of the 2026 TDK Tokyo E-Prix, scheduled for 25 & 26 July 2026, TDK will showcase the potential of next-generation mobility to the world.
• TDK has formed a technology partnership with Porsche that extends far beyond branding, including the joint development of next-generation race cars as well as the application of race-derived data to the development of electronic solutions for production vehicles.
• TDK supplies key components including MLCCs and sensors for core vehicular systems like inverters, helping maximize the performance and reliability of Porsche Formula E Team’s race cars.

TDK's electronic components supporting the evolution of mobility

For decades, TDK has contributed to the advancement of a mobility society through its unique products and technologies tailored for automobiles and various segments of mobility. Particularly amid the rapid proliferation of electrification (xEV) and autonomous driving technologies (ADAS), TDK provides a wide range of electronic solutions indispensable for next-generation mobility. These include MLCCs (multilayer ceramic capacitors)—about 10,000 of which are used in a single electric vehicle to stabilize voltages and signals—power inductors that regulate electrical currents, and sensors designed to accurately monitor conditions both inside and outside the vehicle.

Furthermore, the company sees mobility as a cornerstone of the rapidly expanding AI Ecosystem and essential to building a more sustainable society. TDK’s brand tagline, In Everything, Better, embodies its vision of making the world around us smarter and more capable through its technologies.

Formula E: Trailblazing the future of mobility

The stage where this vision takes shape is ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, the pinnacle of all-electric motorsport. More than a battle for rankings at the checkered flag, Formula E operates as a high-speed ‘living laboratory’ where the world’s leading automotive manufacturers push the boundaries of speed, energy efficiency, weight reduction, and safety. The electric vehicle (EV) technologies refined in the pursuit of shaving hundredths of a second from each lap—whether through reducing vehicle weight by mere grams or extracting every possible watt of efficiency—will define future urban mobility.

TDK embraces Formula E’s mission to advance innovation in the cars of tomorrow while accelerating humanity’s transition to a more sustainable future. This shared vision led the company to serve as title partner of the 2026 TDK Tokyo E-Prix, scheduled for 25 & 26 July 2026.

Noboru Saito, President and CEO of TDK Corporation, elaborated on the significance of the partnership. “Through electrification and autonomous driving technologies, TDK is helping transform the mobility industry from within toward the goal of creating a smarter and safer society. We strongly identify with Formula E’s vision and are proud to serve as title partner for the Tokyo race, hosted in the city where TDK is headquartered.”

Alberto Longo, Co-founder and Chief Championship Officer of Formula E, expressed his anticipation for the partnership, noting, “We are delighted to welcome TDK. Beyond our shared mission of driving societal transformation through technology, this partnership—including initiatives to support engineering students—will leave a lasting legacy for the industry.”

Why the partnership with Porsche Motorsport matters

In October 2025, TDK entered into a technology partnership with Porsche Motorsport. Since the opening round of the current season, TDK has been competing alongside both the Porsche Formula E Team and the Porsche Coanda Esports Racing Team as an official technology partner.

At the heart of the collaboration is the concept of Track to Series Production. Extending beyond a conventional sponsorship that simply provides funding, the goal is to take valuable data gathered from races and apply it to the development of electronic components for production vehicles. Underpinning the partnership is a shared engineering philosophy: the relentless pursuit of improvement, down to the smallest detail.

Thomas Laudenbach, Vice President of Porsche Motorsport, voiced his confidence in the relationship, stating, “Innovation and performance are central to everything we do. By entering into a technology partnership with TDK—a company that plays a vital role in electrification and mobility—we are strengthening our commitment to pushing boundaries while inspiring the next generation.”

TDK Technologies behind the cutting-edge Porsche 99X Electric

At the core of Porsche Motorsport’s latest Formula E race car, the Porsche 99X Electric, are a high-performance powertrain and inverter system that incorporates five types of TDK products engineered to enhance the vehicle’s performance and reliability.

• Multilayer Ceramic Chip Capacitors (MLCCs)
  Smoothes out rapid voltage fluctuations to stabilize power supply and maintain consistent output.
• Chip Beads
  Thoroughly suppresses high-frequency electrical noise to protect precision electronic control systems.
• Common Mode Filters
  Reduces noise generated during high-voltage switching, supporting stable vehicle operation.
• Motion/Inertial Sensors
  Detects subtle vibrations and vehicle behavior in real time while driving, contributing to optimal setup.
• SMD/SMT Inductors (Coils)
  Ensures smooth current flow within circuits by reducing ripple currents, safeguarding circuit integrity.

2026 TDK Tokyo E-Prix: The ultimate showcase for electric mobility

As the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship continues its worldwide tour, Tokyo has emerged as one of the championship’s premier destinations. The 2026 TDK Tokyo E-Prix, to be held on July 25 and 26, 2026, will be Tokyo’s first-ever night race double-header.

Formula E also offers one of the clearest demonstrations of just how energy-efficient battery electric vehicles are. According to Porsche, the vehicle consumes just 38.5 kWh of battery energy over the course of an entire race—roughly equivalent to the energy contained in four liters of gasoline. Competing at the highest levels of motorsport in the world using such a small amount of energy underscores the extraordinary potential of next-generation electric mobility.

Like the race cars dashing through the streets of Tokyo, TDK will continue to drive the future of mobility through the power of technology.

Tokyo E-Prix Circuit

For the latest news on the 2026 TDK Tokyo E-Prix, upcoming events, and related activities, visit the Formula E × TDK page or follow TDK on its official social media channels and LinkedIn.

Summary

TDK has long contributed to the development of a mobility society by providing its unique products and technologies via long-lasting relationships with Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs. The concept of TDK in Mobility is embodied in its sponsorship of Formula E—the pinnacle of electric motorsport—and its technology partnership with Porsche. By supplying electronic components supporting the heart of Porsche Formula E Team’s race cars from within, applying race-derived insights to the development of components through the Track to Series Production initiative, and disseminating its vision through the 2026 TDK Tokyo E-Prix, TDK will continue to accelerate society’s transition toward safer and more reassuring next-generation mobility through advanced technologies.