FIA Formula E Championship

Paris will host on May 20 a stage of the FIA ​​Formula E Championship by valuing this motorsport 100% electric, Anne Hidalgo continues its public awareness action in favor of more environmentally innovative mobility.

Important: accreditations for the Parisian round of the FIA Formula E Championship are definitely ask before May 8 , at the following link .

The FIA Formula E Championship, organized worldwide by the International Automobile Federation (FIA), gives pride to Formula Electric first 100% electric field in the world of motorsports. For the second consecutive year, the City of Paris has chosen Paris to host one of the events following those of the cities of Marrakech, Hong Kong, Buenos Aires, Mexico City and Monaco, on a temporary circuit 1,94km installed around Invalides. It will take place on 20 May.

This year, 7,000 seats will be available forum, 2000 against last year, to enable the best experience ever witness. Many large screens will be installed to follow the race through the circuit, place Vauban, but also in the e-village that is free and open access to all.

A strong signal to industry

"It's not just a race, but also a framework for research and development for electric vehicles of tomorrow. The will of the FIA, joining the Paris to promote a new vision of the automotive industry. Manufacturers will also be invited to showcase their innovations for electric mobility "says Anne Hidalgo.

In late March, the Mayor of Paris, surrounded by her counterparts in London and Seoul had already sent a strong message to French and foreign automakers. By welcoming them to the Town Hall, Anne Hidalgo had proposed them to create "an alliance of towns and builders, in favor of sustainable mobility."

To this end, an e-village will be open on Friday from 12am to 20h (and Saturday all day), the day before the race to host free all Parisians in a friendly and warm space that will promote mobility sweet, its technological advances and environmentally friendly travel.

The track Parisians

To allow Parisians to discover the circuit in preview, opens the organization, in collaboration with the City of Paris, the circuit to the people so that they do the same route as the drivers championship. Each participant will lead his own unlicensed electric vehicle (electric bike, scooter, giropode ...) with his helmet.

The path to the Parisians will start at 9:15 and end at 9:40 am on May 20. Registration is free and limited to a number of 200 participants.

Paris, a city that invented the mobility of tomorrow

"We will always need vehicles to get around, but it is essential that these vehicles are more respectful of citizens' health and the environment. This test Formula E is a reminder that the energy transition is a tremendous opportunity for the industry. By innovating in this area, particularly in the electricity sector, car manufacturers are able to modernize their operations and sustainably preserve jobs, "she explains.

Since his election in 2014, Anne Hidalgo has made climate challenge and the improvement of air quality a priority. With her team, she has committed a hand in reducing the role of the most polluting vehicles in the heart of town, on the other hand in the promotion and development of soft and electric mobility.

In recent years, Paris has developed Vélib ', Autolib' and Utilib ', supported the launch of Cityscoot, or deployed on the entire territory terminals universal electric charging Belib. The City also offers many financial aid to the attention of individuals and professionals, to encourage them to use clean transport modes. These Parisian successes are also emulated worldwide.

For more information, please contact:

Press Service of the City of Paris

Email: presse@paris.fr

Tel: 01.42.76.49.61

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