THE 5 MOVEMENTS EXHIBITION AT CENTRE POMPIDOU
The 5 Movements exhibition at Centre Pompidou brought together TheArsenale and Renault to transform one of Paris's most celebrated cultural venues into a showcase for the next generation of French electric mobility. Running from April 23 to April 26, the event introduced five French startups whose products each embody a distinct element of movement, from snow to water to air, all powered by electric technology tied to the spirit of the Renault 5 E-Tech.
Why Centre Pompidou?
The choice of Centre Pompidou was deliberate. Paris has long been a city that blurs the line between culture and technology, and the Pompidou's reputation as a home for radical ideas made it the ideal backdrop for five products that challenge how people think about personal transport. As Regia Magazine documented, the collaboration between TheArsenale and Renault positioned the event as more than a product launch, framing it as a statement about the role French design and engineering can play in shaping sustainable mobility worldwide.
The Five Products on Show
Each of the five movements paired a French startup's product with the Renault 5 E-Tech electric as a shared reference point for compact, high-performance electric design:
R5 Moonbike: An electric snowbike developed by Moonbikes that rethinks winter mobility. Compact, quiet, and powered entirely by battery, it extends the adventure season for riders who want to access backcountry terrain without a combustion engine.
R5 Searacer: A high-speed electric watercraft built for agility on open water. Its design prioritises low drag and high responsiveness, placing it firmly at the performance end of the growing electric marine segment.
R5 Evol BMX: A collaboration between Evol.Bike and TheArsenale that electrifies the classic BMX format. Urban riders gain the spontaneity of a BMX with the torque of an electric drivetrain, a combination that makes short, punchy urban commutes genuinely enjoyable.
R5 Reverso: A reversible foldable boat by Reverso that brings a practical solution to on-water navigation. The design philosophy prioritises ease of storage and deployment, making personal watercraft accessible to a wider audience.
R5 Plume Foil: An electric hydrofoil that lifts the rider clear of the water surface, reducing drag and creating an experience closer to flight than boating. As Wallpaper noted in its coverage of the broader Renault electric mobility initiative, hydrofoiling represents one of the most visually striking expressions of what battery power can enable on water.
French Innovation on a Global Stage
Beyond the individual products, the 5 Movements exhibition made a broader argument about French startup culture. All five companies represented at Centre Pompidou operate in spaces where design and engineering intersect, and all five have chosen electric power not as a marketing proposition but as a fundamental design constraint. The result is a cohort of products that look different, perform differently, and exist for different reasons than the combustion-era vehicles they are replacing.
The event reinforced Paris's growing status as a hub for mobility innovation, sitting alongside established automotive events and design weeks as a serious venue for ideas that have not yet reached the mainstream.
Explore Electric Mobility at TheArsenale
The products showcased at Centre Pompidou reflect a wider shift in how TheArsenale curates the future of movement. You can find two of the exhibition's stars directly in the store: the MoonBike electric snowbike and the Evol.Bike x TheArsenale Electric BMX. For those drawn to electric watercraft, the Reverso Match foldable sailboat is also available. Browse the full TheArsenale Electric collection to discover more vehicles that share the same commitment to performance, design, and zero-emission mobility.
