Formula E racing event electric car in Indonesia.
If it doesn't shift from the plan, Formula E Jakarta is ready to be held on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at the Ancol Circuit, Jakarta.
As one of the competing teams, Jaguar Racing claims to be presenting the best electric cars to compete in the Jakarta Formula E racing event.
Jaguar Racing's participation in the electric car racing event is also said to be a form of legacy that the company has created in motorsport competitions.
In addition, the use of electric cars in Formula E is also recognized as a form of participation in encouraging the advancement of future electric vehicles.
"We are proud to be able to participate in this event, especially when Indonesia is hosting Formula E," said President Director of PT JLM Auto Indonesia, Gerry C. Kertowidjojo, at a press conference in the Pantai Indah Kapuk area, Thursday (2/6) afternoon. .
And on the same occasion, Gerry also said that Formula E in Indonesia was a good first step in welcoming Jaguar electric cars in the country.
So what electric car will Jaguar Racing use in the Jakarta Formula E race?
At the press conference, it was explained that the Jaguar Racing team will use the Jaguar I-Type 5 car.
The company says that electric car can be accelerated from 0-100 km/h in just 2.8 seconds.
The car is also equipped with a maximum power of 250kW.
And later the two cars prepared by the Jaguar Racing team will be ridden by Mitch Evans and Sam Bird .
On the same occasion, the two Formula E drivers admitted that they were ready to face the battle at the Ancol Circuit, Saturday (4/6).
Mitch Evans and Sam Bird have also tried out the design of the Ancol Circuit.
"The Ancol circuit is quite interesting from the corners that test the abilities of the racers," said Sam Bird.
And with the existence of Formula E Jakarta , Jaguar Indonesia said that this one event opened the way for companies to be able to carry out their business strategies in Indonesia.
Jaguar Indonesia wants to realize its commitment to running a business with zero carbon emissions throughout the supply chain, products, to operations.
It is stated that the plan wants to be fully realized in 2039.
"We will focus on developing luxury electric vehicle technology and the 'Reimagine' strategy will create new benchmarks in this industry," said Head of Retail Network PT Indomobil Trada Nasional, Susilo Darmawan.