JAKARTA, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) -- Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan says the city is ready to host a round of the 2019-20 Formula E championship, in the hope of promoting the wider use of E-vehicles in the city.

　　It was announced in September that the Indonesian capital would join the Formula E calendar for the championship's sixth season, with the Jakarta E-Prix to be held on June 6, 2020.

　　"The racing event is expected to influence the public in addressing environmental issues and promoting a green lifestyle in displaying vehicles fueled by sustainable energy," the governor said at a promotional event in Jakarta.

　　Also present was Formula E racer Stoffel Vandoorne, who expressed his enthusiasm to race in Jakarta for the first time.

　　"I fully support the Jakarta Formula E race. The racing would fully support Jakarta's efforts to meet its "blue sky" target as efforts to address carbon emissions are currently underway," the Belgian racer said.

　　The 2019-20 Formula E season begins in the Saudi Arabian city of Ad Diriyah next week.

　　The Jakarta Formula E circuit comprises public roads around the city's business district and landmark National Monument square.