Nissan Joins Formula E!

By now you may have read Nissan will be replacing Renault in the 2018-2019 Formula E series, this is a significant step for both Formula E & Nissan as each one -in their own way- make steps toward expanding the future of EV mobility.

As Nissan reinforces their green-car offerings with the launch of the all-new second generation Leaf, they are also eager to use the racing series to promote their message of 'Nissan Intelligent Mobility' – the company’s three-pillar strategy to redefine how its vehicles are driven, powered and integrated into society.

“As the ultimate expression of the thrill of instant acceleration and agile handling that’s at the heart of Nissan zero-emission driving, Nissan is going to electrify the Formula E championship,” said Daniele Schillaci, executive vice president of global marketing and sales, zero-emission vehicles and battery business, and chairman of Nissan’s management committee for Japan, Asia and Oceania. “Nissan will be the first Japanese brand to enter this growing championship, bringing our long history of motorsports success to the Formula E grid. It will give us a global platform for bringing our pioneering Nissan Intelligent Mobility strategy to a new generation of racing fans.”

For formula E, Nissan's entry is another step toward building a truly global race series, with Nissan being the first Japanese manufacturer sign on to the all-electric championship.

“To have a name like Nissan coming on board is a momentous day for the series,” said Alejandro Agag, the founder & CEO of Formula E. “Not only is it great to welcome a new manufacturer to the Formula E family – it’s great to see our first Japanese manufacturer entering the frame, showing truly how global the electric revolution is. Japan is a country at the forefront of new technologies, with one of the biggest followings of Formula E. The shift toward sustainable mobility is in motion, and it’s unstoppable. I look forward to seeing the Nissan logo adorned on the new- look cars for season five.”

Nissan's entry into the 2018-2019 series also comes at a time when Formula E will debut an all now chassis - as well as- revised battery specs.

Read the full press release here.

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