Veloce Racing and E.ON, the UK’s largest renewable electricity provider, have announced a continued collaboration for the second season of Extreme E in 2022. The pair began collaborating ahead of the Extreme E season finale last year.
The partnership is driven by sustainability and engineering to inspire people in the move to electric vehicles, ‘green collar’ jobs and skills, and greater diversity across their respective industries.
During its first-ever season as a professional racing outfit, Veloce Racing scored a breakthrough podium finish at the Ocean X Prix, further establishing itself as a disruptive force in the industry.
Alongside the E.ON branding on Veloce Racing’s Extreme E e-SUV at races, the pair will also collaborate on a range of activities and creating engaging content with the aim of raising awareness on a range of topics closely linked to both racing and energy. This will include an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Extreme E squad as it progresses through the 2022 season, in-depth interviews with Veloce’s racing stars, alongside environmental and diversity-focused projects.
E.ON will also have access to Veloce’s vast esports and gaming audience, allowing both parties to engage with and inspire the next generation together.
Daniel Bailey, CEO Veloce Racing, said, “We’re thrilled to have E.ON joining us for this Extreme E season following the success that was our collaboration for the Jurassic X Prix last year. E.ON is at the forefront of the energy industry and the fact that they are working towards a more sustainable future means they line up perfectly with Veloce’s own goals.”
Michael Lewis, E.ON UK CEO, added, “This is our second season working with Veloce and inspiring people about the switch to lower carbon motoring and playing a part in a zero-carbon world. There is so much in common across the two organisations, whether it's a commitment to sustainability and taking action for the climate, or increasing the diversity across our industries, and we couldn’t have a better partner to share our vision.
“Throughout the Extreme E season, we’ll be telling those exciting stories, whether it’s providing 100 percent renewable electricity for EVs – in real life and by powering esports competitors – or providing charging points and renewable energy solutions for homes, businesses and cities, we know great things can be achieved when we all do our bit.”
