• From the 2019 Paris E-Prix, Harley-Davidson will sponsor one of the leading Formula E teams
• Harley-Davidson will offer a complete portfolio of electrically powered two-wheelers in the near future
• The LiveWire, which is now available for pre-order, is the brand's first electric motorcycle

Oxford, 25.04.2019 - Harley-Davidson has agreed a long-term sponsorship of the Formula E team Envision Virgin Racing was agreed. The commitment underlines the American motorcycle manufacturer's enthusiasm for electrically powered vehicles and its determination to develop into a leading manufacturer in the rapidly growing e-mobility sector and to communicate the performance offered by e-mobility to a growing global audience.

In fall 2019, the first Harley-Davidson Electric motorcycle, which LiveWire, will be available on the market. For the company, it is the first electrically powered machine in a broadly diversified e-portfolio planned for the near future. Harley-Davidson wants to develop into a leading provider in the field of two-wheeled e-mobility and appeal to a wide range of customers with its electrically powered two-wheelers - from youngsters gaining their first two-wheeled experience to experienced motorcycle fans looking for a performance-oriented riding experience.

Marc McAllister, Vice President Product Planning and Portfolio at Harley-Davidson, explains: „Electric vehicles are ‚the’ hot topic worldwide when it comes to the future of mobility. And that future starts now. That's why we're excited to partner with Envision Virgin Racing, one of the leaders in Formula E - arguably the most competitive environment in electric vehicle motorsports. The team's passion, professionalism and commitment to electric vehicles fits perfectly with our own vision of e-mobility. It will be an incredibly exciting time for us as we begin our work together.“

Sylvain Filippi, Managing Director of Envision Virgin Racing, adds: „We are delighted to welcome such a charismatic brand as Harley-Davidson to the ranks of our sponsors. Harley-Davidson shares with us a passion for developing innovative technologies and sustainable mobility. Together we will now present our ideas on two and four wheels. After Stanley Black & Decker last year at the Paris E-Prix, Audi Sport in the fall and Genpact in December, Harley-Davidson is the fourth major partner our team has acquired in the past twelve months.“

Information about Envision Virgin Racing can be found at www.envisionvirginracing.com and information about Harley-Davidson at www.Harley-Davidson.com.