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Envision Energy has unveiled India’s first race car constructed entirely from electronic waste. Named 'Recover-E', the car was launched at The Radio Club in Mumbai in collaboration with EARTHDAY.ORG, as part of the ‘Our Power, Our Planet’ campaign. This is the second such vehicle in the world, with the first being showcased at the London e-Prix in 2023.
The Indian version has been built using discarded electronic items such as mobile phones, laptops, and tablets. Its purpose is to demonstrate circularity in design and highlight the growing threat of e-waste in India.
RPV Prasad, Managing Director of Envision Energy India, stated that the project reflects the company’s commitment to sustainable innovation. James Mercer, Commercial Director of Envision Racing, emphasized that the car is a powerful symbol of the scale of the e-waste problem and the potential of reuse through innovation. Karuna Singh, Regional Director for Asia at EARTHDAY.ORG, said such efforts promote circular practices and clean energy.
India has witnessed a 72.54% increase in e-waste over the last five years — rising from 1.01 million metric tonnes in 2019–20 to 1.751 million metric tonnes in 2023–24. E-waste contains hazardous materials like lead, mercury, and cadmium, which can pose severe environmental and health risks if not properly handled.
The launch event also featured a panel discussion on the connection between energy, sustainability, and the arts. Notable speakers included Arushi Nishank, Bauddhayan Mukherji, Vinay Jain, Kounteya Sinha, and Shreya Ghodawat. The panel highlighted the power of environmental storytelling and public engagement in driving climate action. The event concluded with a live musical performance by artist Prajna Dutta.
The design and fabrication of the car were carried out by the Vertex Research Centre in Palladam. The initiative is part of Envision Racing’s broader campaign to raise awareness of e-waste, particularly among youth. As part of the effort, the company encourages actions such as reducing electronics consumption, donating old devices, and using local recycling solutions.
Envision Energy, which operates in smart wind turbines, energy storage, and green hydrogen, achieved carbon neutrality in its operations in 2022 and aims for full value chain neutrality by 2028.
