Skoda: Purely electric at the Tour de France
PARTNER With 250 electrified models, Škoda Auto is supporting the Tour de France, which is on the road until July 18, 2021. The all-battery electric new SUV Enyaq iV serves as the Tour Year director's lead vehicle. The 108th edition of the cycling classic began June 26 with the Grand Départ in Brest. The Tour of France covers [...]
The 108th edition of the cycling classic began on June 26 with the Grand Départ in Brest. The Tour of France covers 21 stages over a total distance of more than 3,300 kilometers - including six mountain stages.
On July 18, the peloton crosses the finish line on the Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris. This year, Škoda Auto is the official main and vehicle partner of the world's largest cycling event for the 18th time.
Communication technology of the race
This year, the peloton will be led by an Enyaq iV: The director of the Tour de France, Christian Prudhomme, uses the purely battery-electric SUV as a mobile command center. He waves the yellow flag through the sunroof at the start of the stage and directs the race from the vehicle with the help of sophisticated communication technology. If necessary, he has the option of giving safety-related instructions.
Green jersey for the leader of the classification
During the race, the Škoda logo can be seen, among other things, on the green jersey for the leader in the points classification, which the car manufacturer has been sponsoring since 2015.
The winner of the event will raise a crystal glass trophy on the Avenue des Champs-Élysées - the Škoda Design team and Peter Olah, Head of Interior Design at Škoda Auto, were once again responsible for the winning trophies.
App offers live ticker and real-time GPS tracking
As a partner of the official Tour de France app, Škoda also ensures that cycling fans can always keep an eye on what's happening on the route. In addition to current rankings and a live ticker, the app offers real-time GPS tracking, rider profiles and much more.
The app is free of charge and available for download for the Android and iOS operating systems.
