We make sustainable mobility truly accessible to all
The democratization of electric cars is hampered by a paradox: on the one hand, electric SUVs with oversized batteries for everyday use, unaffordable for most French people, and on the other, more accessible city cars suitable for everyday use, but with too limited a range and too restrictive recharging times for long journeys.
At FAR-A-DAY, our mission is to reinvent electric mobility by giving EV drivers the freedom to break free from range limitations. Our intelligent network of FAR-A-DAY stations provides lightweight, modular batteries that allow anyone to extend their range in just a few minutes, without even stepping out of their vehicle. We want everyone to drive electric without compromise: more efficient vehicles, using fewer raw materials, powered by clean, locally produced energy. FAR-A-DAY is the promise of a smooth, simple, and effortless way to move.
An experienced team from the automotive
and electric mobility sectors
Arthur Darde
CEO & Cofounder @Faraday
Marie Laloy
CMO & Cofounder @Faraday
Jean Baptiste Segard
Cofounder @Faraday
Arnaud Villeneuve
CTO & Cofounder @Faraday
Arthur Darde is a deep-tech entrepreneur and nuclear-trained engineer, driven by one mission: decarbonize on a grand scale. A graduate of École Centrale Paris, he began his career at Air Liquide, where he helped develop CO₂ capture and oxycombustion technologies. He then co-founded Otoqi, which he grew as CTO into a European mobility platform, and then Bump, today one of France's leading operators of electric vehicle charging stations.
Alongside his companies, Arthur created a consulting business dedicated to disruptive climate innovation. With over 100 patents filed in the fields of carbon capture and hydrogen, he combines scientific rigor with a builder's spirit.
As CEO of FAR-A-DAY, he is now shaping a new model where climate risk, adaptation and financing become the drivers of the next wave of industrial innovation.
An expert in brand strategy and digital transformation, Marie LALOY has over 20 years' experience with major players in mobility, e-commerce and the circular economy.
Before joining FAR | A | DAY, she headed up the marketing and communications departments of companies such as Stellantis (Citroën and PSA Retail), UCAR and Aramisauto, where she managed large-scale projects combining transformation, performance and impact.
Winner of the Trophée des CMO de l'année 2024, Marie is recognized for her ability to combine strategic vision and operational creativity, while instilling a culture of results and lasting commitment.
At FAR-A-DAY, she applies her expertise to building the brand and its influence strategy, with a clear ambition: to make electric mobility more desirable, more accessible and more responsible.
With a solid background in the cleantech and electric mobility sector, Jean-Baptiste brings his experience, strategic, operational and entrepreneurial skills to bear on FAR-A-DAY's quest for excellence.
Before joining FAR-A-DAY, he designed and built the EP Tender project, where he acquired in-depth knowledge of technical issues, the market for range-extending solutions for electric vehicles and relations with institutional and industrial players.
Curious, demanding and committed, Jean-Baptiste is committed to making FAR-A-DAY a benchmark player in sustainable mobility, combining innovation, rigor and environmental impact.
Arnaud Villeneuve is a systems visionary and engineering leader with over 30 years' practical experience in hardware, software and electrified systems. He began his career at GKN Driveline, where he led R&D, laboratory and quality engineering projects.
He then joined the Renault Group, where he led work on electrified powertrain architecture, transmission strategy and power electronics for electric vehicles. More recently, he held the position of CTO / Technical Director at Blue Frog Robotics.
As CTO of FAR-A-DAY, Arnaud designs the company's core technology - integrating IoT, predictive modeling, embedded intelligence and control systems - to develop concrete solutions for climate risk management and adaptation.