The e4 Testival at the Hockenheimring is all about electric mobility. I am particularly interested in the presence of Chinese car manufacturers.
Electric mobility made in China. On German tarmac?
A few days ago, I was at the Porsche Experience Center and had the opportunity to meet Ursula Kloé. She organises the e4 Testival at the Hockenheimring, an electric mobility event with more than 12,000 visitors, running from 17 to 19 October.
What particularly interested me was how prominent Chinese car manufacturers have become in Germany and at the e4 Testival.
BYD will be there, among many others. It shows how rapidly the balance of power in the global automotive industry is shifting.
Of course, I hope German manufacturers will also use this platform and regain their former strength overall.
From a technical perspective, we have everything: the expertise and engineering skills to redefine innovation, quality and performance. In my view, the right mindset is sometimes still missing, but that is another subject.
I am looking forward to interesting panels and conversations, and to observing where the industry is heading.
For anyone who would like to attend:
I have three pairs of tickets for the e4 Testival to give away.
Just send me a quick direct message: first come, first served.
Thank you to Ursula for the invitation. 🙌 I am also looking forward to seeing Sebastian Henßler and hearing his panel discussion. 😊
Originally published on LinkedIn on 15 October 2025. Time references, the ticket offer and mentions of events relate to that date.
