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Lovers of thrills and concerned about the environment, have you ever thought of combining passion and ecology by trying electric karting? Find out where the only electric karting circuit is located in France and immerse yourself in an experience combining adrenaline and respect for the planet.
If you are looking for an activity that combines ecology And thrills, Do not look any further. Between Aiguefonde And Caucalières, Kart’in Family stands out by offering for almost a decade electric karts. This initiative, still rare in France and almost non-existent in the South, could well be the future of leisure sports.
A daring adventure
Patrice Calmette, founder of Kart’in Family, does not hide the fact that launching this company was a bold decision. In 2015, while working in construction, he decided to move into electric karting with his brother-in-law. Many skeptics thought they were crazy, first for changing careers, then for choosing the path of electric karting, which was then very little developed.
A journey strewn with pitfalls
Initially, the company was located in Castres, with a small 180 meter runway. Since the move to Aiguefonde, the track now extends over 400 meters. This choice has borne fruit, allowing Kart’in Family to offer a more immersive and thrilling experience.
The appeal of electric karting
Why is electric karting becoming more and more popular? Patrice Calmette emphasizes that, in addition to the excellent sensations of piloting, there security is a major asset. Unlike thermal karts, electric karts can be controlled remotely, limiting shocks and improving driver safety.
For all audiences
Thanks to these characteristics, Kart’in Family welcomes a diversity of audiences: business teams, tourists, young people, children and even seniors. The dean of the track, a regular, is 80 years old! Even thermal kart drivers come to train on this modern and environmentally friendly track.
Avant-garde technology
Despite its many advantages, electric karting is still rare in France. The reasons ? The higher cost of vehicles and the constraints linked to their recharging. However, Patrice Calmette is convinced that the future of karting, especially indoors, is electric. With recyclable batteries and a total absence of pollution, this mode of entertainment has solid arguments in its favor.
Kart’in Family karts can reach speeds of 57 km/h, with a current track record of 31.648 seconds, a constantly renewed challenge for speed enthusiasts.
| Electric Karting | Thermal Karting |
| Zero emissions | Pollutant emissions |
| Remote control | Not controllable remotely |
| Safer | Less security |
| Less noise | Noisy |
| Recyclable batteries | Non-recyclable gasoline |
- Location: Aiguefonde
- Type of kart: Electric
- Length of the track: 400 meters
- Maximum speed: 57 km/h
- Audience: All ages
FAQs
Q: Where is Kart’in Family located?
A: Between Aiguefonde and Caucalières, in the South of France.
Q: Why choose electric karting?
A: For its advantages in terms of safety, ecology, and thrills.
Q: What is the current track record?
A: 31.648 seconds.
Q: What are the advantages of electric karting compared to thermal karting?
A: Zero emissions, better safety, less noise, and recyclable batteries.
Q: Who can practice this hobby?
A: Everyone, from children to seniors, and even thermal kart drivers for training.
Q: How do I book a karting session?
A: Visit the website https://kartinfamily.fr/ for more information and reservations.