Envision Racing were featured on primetime national television on Tuesday evening, as the team’s remarkable Recover E car – made entirely from e-waste – was officially unveiled on the BBC.
The replica Gen3 car was created and built by artist Liam Hopkins, known as ‘Lazerian’, using discarded electronics from across the country – from laptops and mobile phones to vapes, chargers and games consoles.
The functioning car was built with the aim of raising awareness about the growing problem of e-waste around the world, and the need for all of us to find better and more sustainable ways of reusing or recycling our old electronics.
BBC’s The One Show – a weekday show watched by millions every night – was the stage for the first official sighting of the car.
Have you ever seen a car like this?! 🤩
The spectacular Recover E car designed and built by @lazerian … as unveiled on @BBCTheOneShow today!
Made out of discarded electronics – laptops, phones and more – to highlight the growing issue of e-waste and the need to recycle it! pic.twitter.com/wcdiFqC0By
— Envision Racing (@Envision_Racing) July 25, 2023
Envision drivers Sebastien Buemi and Alice Powell were also guests on the show as the car was revealed.
The duo were also asked about the weekend’s London E-Prix at the ExCeL Centre, where both Formula E titles are set to be decided.
The rise of Formula E! 🚀@Envision_Racing drivers @Sebastien_buemi and @alicepowell on what makes the all-electric motorsport SO exciting 💨
More on #TheOneShow 👉 https://t.co/xABIeyB6JI pic.twitter.com/YRy6tU28un
— BBC The One Show (@BBCTheOneShow) July 25, 2023
The car is set for further appearances this week at the ExCeL Centre, where it will be hosted in the Fan Village throughout the weekend’s racing.
We’ve never seen a car quite like this! 🏎️
This @FIAFormulaE car replica, created by @Envision_Racing with help from school children across the country, is made from rubbish that could have ended up in landfill.#TheOneShow 👉 https://t.co/xABIeyB6JI pic.twitter.com/mXzOlj5m5G
— BBC The One Show (@BBCTheOneShow) July 25, 2023
E-waste is a growing international problem, with millions of tonnes improperly disposed of every single year.
To learn more about the problem, and find out how you can help make a difference, click here.
