Pushing the limits of electric mobility: Formula E's Mountain Recharge

When’s the last time you watched a race for the braking?

It’s the heart-pounding acceleration and death-defying maneuvers that keep most motorsport fans on the edge of their seats. Especially when it comes to Formula E — and really all EVs — the explosive, near-instantaneous acceleration of an electric motor is part of the appeal.

A less considered, yet no less important feature, is how EVs can regeneratively brake, turning friction into fuel. Part of Formula E’s mission is to make EVs a compelling automotive choice for consumers, not just world-class racers; highlighting this powerful aspect of the vehicles has become a priority. The question remained: How do you get others to feel the same exhilaration from deceleration?

The answer came from the mountains above Monaco, as well as some prompts in Gemini 2.5.

In the lead up to the Monaco E-Prix, Formula E and Google undertook a ...