At a press conference held in Tokyo ahead of the first ever Formula E race in Japan last weekend (March 30), Nissan announced its commitment to the Gen4 era of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
Nissan Formula E Team managing director and team principal Tommaso Volpe signed the official registration document for car manufacturers in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship for Seasons 13 (2026/27) to 16 (2029/30), alongside FIA senior circuit sport director Marek Nawarecki and Formula E chief executive officer Jeff Dodds.
Nawarecki said, “We’re delighted to have Nissan on board as a manufacturer in Formula E until 2030.”
Formula E: Gen4 will introduce technology advancements in energy efficiency, race performance and safety. Innovations include regeneration capacity of up to 700kW, increased power output up to 600kW and safety advancements.
“The technology involved in Formula E is developing quickly, and we’re proud to see the championship growing. This is testament to the enduring relevance for manufacturers of the road map implemented, and we are confident that this commitment heralds a bright new era of Formula E,” Nawarecki said.
Makoto Uchida, CEO of Nissan Motor Corporation, said, “We’re extremely pleased to continue our involvement in Formula E until 2030. In addition to bringing excitement and an on-track spectacle to our fans, our participation in the series will make a significant contribution to our electrification goals set out in our Ambition 2030 plans. The technological breakthroughs that we make on the track will provide great insights to the development of our future products.”
Volpe said, “We’re also proud to be the first company to sign up until 2030, which is a big year for Nissan as we aim to match or exceed the targets set out in our Ambition 2030 pledge. Formula E is an incredible testing ground for new electric technology, and we can’t wait to continue to develop and compete until at least the end of Season 16.”
Nissan states that this agreement reflects the dedication of Formula E, Nissan and the FIA to “pushing the boundaries of electric mobility and innovation on the global stage”.
