Envision Energy unveils India’s first race car made with e-waste

Mumbai, 12th May 2025: Envision Energy unveiled India’s first Race Car (Recover-E) that has been created entirely from e-waste at an exclusive event held at The Radio Club, Mumbai. The event was organised in collaboration with EARTHDAY.ORG, themed ‘Our Power, Our Planet,’ marked a unique convergence of technology, sustainability, and art.

The ‘Recover-E’ car acts as a symbol, highlighting the huge potential of turning waste into something valuable. The car is first in India & second globally, has been designed to display circularity in manufacturing and design in addition to highlighting environmental responsibility. Designed & fabricated using e-waste that include including mobile phones, laptops, and tablets; the vehicle not only exemplifies engineering ingenuity but also highlights the pressing need to address the growing burden of e-waste in India.

RPV Prasad, Managing Director, Envision Energy India, said: “This initiative is an extension of Envision’s commitment to creating a sustainable future. By transforming waste into innovation, we want to highlight that technology and sustainability must coexist. The Recover-E Car is not just a concept but a movement towards greener solutions for tomorrow.”

“This initiative acts as a bold statement by Envision to highlight its commitment towards a sustainable future. The Recover-E car is a symbolic representation of the growing problem of e-waste and how it can be tackled. It’s a reminder that innovation and sustainability can go hand in hand, and that we all have a role to play in creating a circular future”, added James Mercer, Commercial Director, Envision Racing.

Karuna Singh, Regional Director Asia, EARTHDAY.ORG, said: "Earth Day 2025 marks the 55th anniversary of a movement that has empowered global environmental action. This year’s theme, ‘Our Power, Our Planet™,’ underscores the urgent need to transition to clean energy and circular practices. Envision Energy’s Recover-E Car, made entirely from e-waste, exemplifies the spirit of this theme — it is proof that innovation can turn today’s waste into tomorrow’s solutions."

The launch event featured a dynamic panel discussion on the intersection of energy, sustainability, and artistic expression, bringing together thought leaders and influencers. Key speakers included Arushi Nishank, celebrated Kathak dancer, actor, film producer and environmentalist; Bauddhayan Mukherji, National Award Winner, Cannes Lion Winner, Filmmaker and Producer; Vinay Jain, Indian film, and television actor; Kounteya Sinha, Multi Award winning international journalist & photographer and Shreya Ghodawat, renowned sustainability strategist. Their insights underscored the role of environmental storytelling and community engagement in achieving climate action goals.

Adding a creative dimension to the evening, multi-instrumentalist and singer & songwriter Prajna Dutta delivered a live performance, reinforcing the theme through music that celebrated harmony between humanity and nature. The overwhelming response from stakeholders across industries reflected a shared urgency for solutions that are both innovative and sustainable. With this unveiling, Envision Energy continues to reinforce its position as a catalyst in India’s green transformation, extending its impact beyond renewable energy to creative climate-conscious initiatives that inspire change.

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Envision Energy is a world-leading green technology company that provides renewable energy solutions for global enterprises, governments, and institutions. Encompassing three major business sectors – Smart Wind Turbines, Energy Storage, and Green Hydrogen Solutions – Envision Energy collaboratively constructs comprehensive solutions for energy transformation. It also manages the Envision-Hongshan Carbon-Neutral Fund and owns the Envision Racing Formula E team, which won the Formula E Teams’ Championship in 2023.

Envision Energy has received several accolades for its sustainability performance, including the EcoVadis Gold Medal and the CDP “A-List.” It was recognised in Fortune’s “Change the World” list and ranked among the top 10 smartest companies by the MIT Technology Review.

Today, Envision Energy leverages its global network of R&D and engineering centres across China, the United States, the UK, France, Germany, Denmark, and more to continuously lead global green technology development. Envision Energy joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and committed to achieving the “Business Ambition for 1.5°C” in 2021. It achieved carbon neutrality across its global operations by 2022 and aims to achieve carbon neutrality throughout its value chain by 2028.

For details, visit www.envision-energy.in | http://www.envision-group.com

Founded in 1970 by the organizers of the first Earth Day, EARTHDAY.ORG has grown into the world’s largest environmental movement, mobilizing over one billion people annually to protect the planet and its people. Our mission is to diversify, educate, and activate the environmental community globally. 

For more information, visit: http://www.earthday.org/

India has recorded a sharp 72.54% increase in electronic waste (e-waste) generation over the past five years, rising from 1.01 million metric tonnes (MT) in 2019–20 to 1.751 million MT in 2023–24, (Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/waste/indias-e-waste-surges-by-73-in-5-years). This surge highlights growing environmental and health concerns, as e-waste contains hazardous materials such as lead, mercury, and cadmium which, when improperly disposed of, can cause severe damage to ecosystems and human well-being. Recently, Envision Racing made history at the World Economic Forum’s 15th Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Northern China, becoming the first racing team to exhibit at a WEF summit. The team presented its groundbreaking Recover-E car, as a symbol of sustainability and innovation, to an audience of over 1,500 global leaders spanning government, business, international organizations, media, academia, and civil society. The Recover-E car serves as a catalyst for action toward a carbon-neutral, nature-positive future with designing, engineering, tooling, and fabrication undertaken by Vertex Research Centre in Palladam. To reverse this issue, Envision Racing has launched an initiative aimed at enhancing awareness and education around e-waste and responsible recycling, particularly targeting children and young adults. While education is a crucial first step, Envision emphasizes that individual action is essential and urges fans and the public-at-large to “buy less and buy better,” “sell or donate old electronics,” and “find out where and how you can recycle your e-waste in your area.” Through informed choices and community engagement, Envision Racing aims to help reverse the growing e-waste problem and promote a more sustainable future.