Ex-footballer Tim Cahill-backed XE Sports Group to enter Extreme E for Season 3

LONDON: XE Sports Group has announced it will enter Season 3 of Extreme E, the all-electric off-road series which uses motorsport to promote sustainability and diversity.

The move heralds a landmark occasion for Extreme E as XE Sports Group becomes the first Asian Pacific team headquartered in Australia to compete in the series.

The team officially signed its contract in Monaco on board the St. Helena, the series’ floating centerpiece, which transports the Extreme E cars, freight, and logistics around the world.

Luke Todd, director of the XE Sports Group, said: “Since its inception, Extreme E has demonstrated to be a major drawcard for both extreme racing and climate awareness plus diversity, which aligns perfectly with the XE Sports Group’s focus of raising awareness of global climate and social challenges with the ability to make a real impact at the ground, local level.”

XE Sports Group is the impact sports division of EVDirect.com, the distributors of BYD passenger vehicles within Australia and New Zealand, and their investment and participation in Extreme E will enable them to showcase BYD’s vehicles and raise awareness within Australia and the wider Asia Pacific region of the benefits of electric vehicle technology.

Sporting executive and former Everton and Australia football star Tim Cahill will also be a member of the group from its inception.

Cahill said that he was looking forward to connecting the world of professional football with Extreme E.

“I’m really excited to be a part of this team. The combination of thrilling, competitive racing and leaving a lasting, positive impact makes the sport totally unique. We look to bringing a significant new audience to Extreme E from within the millions of football