In 2025, the first race day of the FE electric formula in Shanghai took place, featuring intense competition among 22 world-class drivers from 11 top teams worldwide. Ultimately, the “DS Panis Racing” team excelled, taking home both the first and second places.Champion Maximilian Günther expressed after the race: “Today, both the qualifying and the main race went very well for us. Our team executed all aspects perfectly, and all I needed to do was to focus on the race. I am very happy to secure the championship, and I hope to maintain this momentum going forward.”
According to reports, at this event, fans can experience the unique “attack mode” of the FE race, over 300 instances of wheel-to-wheel overtaking, a 30-second 600 kW fast charging feature, and the new GEN3 EV0 all-wheel-drive race car that can reach speeds of up to 322 kilometers per hour.”Shanghai, as a global center for innovation and technology, is our ideal stage to showcase future racing technology in China,” said Alberto Longo, co-founder and chief racing officer of FE Electric Formula, at a press conference. “FE Electric Formula has 112 million fans in China. In addition, we see many commercial opportunities in the Chinese market, and we are eager to connect with more manufacturers and audiences, hoping that they can join us in the near future.”
According to data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, in 2024, the production and sales of new energy vehicles reached 12.8888 million and 12.866 million respectively, representing a year-on-year growth of 34.4% and 35.5%. The sales of new energy vehicles accounted for 40.9% of the total sales of new cars, continuing to be an important growth point for China’s automotive industry.Zhan Guojun, chairman of the China Automobile and Motorcycle Sports Federation, stated: “As a world-class event showcasing the future development trends and cutting-edge technologies of automobiles, we expect more Chinese automobile companies to participate deeply in FE Electric Formula at various technical levels. In the future, we also hope that China can host more FE regional races, not just in Shanghai.”