One Formula E team has found a creative way to turn electronic waste (e-waste) into a racing car that can compete with the best in the world. Envision Racing is the team behind the world’s first Formula E car made entirely out of e-waste. Envision Racing is not only a leading Formula E team, but also a champion of sustainability. Its Race Against Climate Change program aims to inspire and empower fans and the public to take action on climate change.
As part of this program, the team decided to create a car that would raise awareness of e-waste and its solutions. They teamed up with Liam Hopkins, a British artist and designer who specializes in creating sculptures and installations from recycled materials. They also collaborated with Music Magpie, a U.K. tech business that buys and sells used electronics, to source the e-waste for the car.
The result is the Recover-E car, a full-size, drivable Formula E Gen3 car made entirely out of e-waste. The car weighs 2,645 pounds and can reach speeds of up to 174 mph. It is composed of various electronic products, such as laptops, keyboards, mice, phones, vapes, batteries, and wires. The car demonstrates how e-waste can be repurposed and reused in a creative and innovative way, rather than being thrown away and forgotten.