Formula E Scores All-Electric Success in Rome

Over one million viewers followed the live TV broadcast, 30,000 people filled the stands overlooking the circuit and the hashtag #formulaeday triumphed as a trending topic on Twitter: the first Italian E-Prix, held on Saturday April 14 in Rome’s EUR district, was a resounding success. Enel X is the Official Smart Charging Partner and Official Power Partner of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship, and recently confirmed its support for a further five seasons. 

The electric championship exhilarated the public with an extraordinary race as DS Virgin Racing driver Sam Bird secured his victory with breathtaking moves and deft strategies to conserve battery life. The 2o electric single-seaters completed 33 laps of the circuit that includes 21 corners and a 2,860-meter straight. Enel X contributed its innovative smart technologies, supplying electric energy from 100% renewable sources as well as a completely digitalized microgrid. The event also hosted the presentation of the new 80 kW Superchargers developed by Enel. The latest-generation batteries can store double the amount of energy, meaning that the next season of the green GP will see the cars complete the race without having to stop for a refill.

The day’s enthusiasm was echoed by significant participation from the Twitter community, not only during the live stream of the eco-friendly race but also during the #EnelFocusOn event dedicated to e-mobility. 

The keynote speaker was Brian Solis, the renowned analyst of disruptive technologies, who addressed an audience of international influencers. Sustainable mobility is picking up speed. On the track, in the city and on the web.