Nissan Formula E Press Kit

Nissan made its all-electric racing debut in Season 5 (2019) of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, becoming the first and only Japanese automaker to enter the series and competing in partnership with the e.dams race team as Nissan e.dams.

After committing to the GEN3 era in 2021, Nissan took full control of the team in early 2022 in preparation for Season 9. Entering the championship for the first time as a single entity, the outfit made its maiden appearance under the Nissan Formula E Team name as well as competing under a Japanese license for the first time.

Sporting a bold livery featuring a cherry blossom pattern to represent both the team’s Japanese heritage and as a symbol of its new beginning in the sport, the squad showed improved pace on previous seasons. Highlights included securing pole position in Cape Town and a podium finish in Rome, while regularly fighting at the front of the field.

Prior to Season 10, the squad also moved its headquarters from Le Mans to the Paris area, highlighting the manufacturer’s firm commitment to the series and to pushing the boundaries of electric vehicle technology. The dedicated Nissan Formula E Team facility stretches over 2,600 square meters and features a workshop area, simulator, engineering and management offices, as well as display, meeting and multipurpose areas. Located south of Paris, the headquarters is based close to other Nissan sites and its Alliance partners, ensuring synergies and access to talent, equipment and facilities available within Nissan and the group.

After an encouraging maiden GEN3 campaign, Nissan Formula E Team built on this during Season 10, securing two victories and five further podium finishes, earning the squad fourth in both the Teams’ and Drivers’ Championship.

In Season 11, the squad wrapped up the World Drivers’ Championship with Oliver Rowland taking seven podiums, including four victories, and three pole positions, winning the title with two races to go. The outfit finished third in the teams’ standings, while Nissan also earned third in the inaugural year of the Manufacturers’ Championship.

After finishing off the GEN3 era in Season 12 with six podiums, including a victory on the streets of Monaco, Nissan Formula E Team is now ready for the new fourth generation of Formula E machinery, which debuts in the 2027 Season.

Tommaso Volpe, managing director and team principal, Nissan Formula E Team, commented: “The 2027 Season marks an exciting new chapter for the championship as GEN4 gets underway. The changes for this new campaign are massive, but I know that with this extremely talented team of professionals we can begin on the front foot. Oliver Rowland has been an important part of our journey in Formula E and we’re delighted to be continuing with him and welcoming Zane Maloney for this new era. We also have Sam and Abbi remaining with the team and completing our driver roster, to help us make a positive start. It’s going to be a record-breaking season with 21 races being held across the globe and we can’t wait to get out on track. Additionally, we’re delighted to continue working with our trusted partners, Electromin, Coral, Dynisma, Shell EV-Plus and Alpinestars as they help us maximize our performance during the new campaign.”

Tommaso Volpe – managing director and team principal, Nissan Formula E Team

Tommaso has a wealth of motorsports experience. He has been with Nissan Motor Co. for over ten years, and is currently the team principal and managing director of Nissan Formula E Team, as well as vice president, Formula E Project, at Nissan Motor Co.

Volpe’s role includes car development, racing operations, global activation of the Formula E project through commercial and technical partners, as well as marketing and PR activities.

From 2014 to 2020, he led the INFINITI motorsports program. Tommaso strengthened the role of INFINITI in F1, transforming it from sponsor to technical partner to Renault F1 Team - including the co-development of the race car’s Energy Recovery System, championing the INFINITI Engineering Academy, and developing the INFINITI Project Black S high-performance road car.

Before his time at INFINITI, Tommaso was head of marketing at Lotus Cars, overseeing road car marketing and the Lotus F1 Team partnership. Tommaso started his automotive career with Ferrari in 2008, as corporate marketing manager at the company’s headquarters. Before that, he worked at Johnson & Johnson and KPMG.

An Italian national, Tommaso is based at Nissan’s European and regional headquarters near Paris. He has a master’s degree in economics from the University of Naples Federico II.

Nissan Formula E Team will field Oliver Rowland and Zane Maloney as its driver line-up for the 2027 Season of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.

Season 11 Drivers’ World Champion Rowland continues for a fourth consecutive campaign as part of a multi-year agreement with Nissan Formula E Team.

Meanwhile, Maloney enters his third season in the all-electric series, after gaining valuable experience across his first two campaigns, after he earned his opportunity with a highly successful junior career in Formula 2 and 3.

Sam Bird continues in his role as Nissan Formula E Team reserve and development driver, having joined in November 2025. The Brit has taken wins across all three generations of Formula E machinery and has been ever-present in the championship since its debut in 2014.

Abbi Pulling stays in her role as the squad’s rookie and simulator driver, after signing with the outfit in June 2025. She will continue to test for the team and work behind the scenes on Nissan Formula E Team’s simulator at its factory in the Paris area.

Oliver Rowland

Oliver Rowland has proven to be a leading driver in the series since his debut in Season 5. The Brit had a superb campaign in Season 11, winning the Drivers’ World Championship with two races to go, having taken seven podiums, including four wins, and three pole positions across the season. Following a successful junior career that saw him win Formula Renault 3.5 Series in 2015 and claim third place in FIA Formula 2 two years later, Rowland switched to the all-electric championship for Season 5 with Nissan.

“I’m delighted to continue with Nissan for our seventh season together and fourth consecutive one with Nissan Formula E Team. With the GEN4 car coming in, we’re going to see a big step in performance and it’s something we’re really excited for. I’m looking forward to Zane joining the team, he’s had a great junior career and two years of experience in Formula E, which puts him in a good position to start the 2027 Season strongly. Heading into the future with Nissan Formula E Team is very exciting and we’re aiming to improve on our performances from this year.”

DOB: 10 August 1992
Hometown: Barnsley, England
Nationality: British

2012 After making his single-seater debut in late 2010, Oliver moves to Formula Renault Eurocup where he finishes third in the drivers’ championship in his maiden season, winning the Catalunya finale.
2013 Oliver adds three victories to his win tally in Formula Renault Eurocup on his way to securing the vice-champion spot.
2014 Moving up to Formula Renault 3.5, Oliver takes two wins in his debut season to finish an impressive fourth in the championship.
2015 Oliver takes his first international title in Formula Renault 3.5, claiming eight wins in a dominant display. The same year, he races in four GP2 Series weekends.
2016 Competing full-time on the Formula 1 support bill, Oliver makes the switch to the GP2 Series where he secures four podiums in his rookie campaign.
2017 As the GP2 Series became the FIA Formula 2 Championship, a maiden F2 win comes on the streets of Monaco, with a subsequent victory in Budapest securing him third in the drivers’ championship.
2018-19 Racing in the ABB FIA Formula E Championship with Nissan, Oliver stuns in his debut season as he battled for victories and claimed two podiums to finish as the Rookie of the Year.
2019-20 In his second campaign in the all-electric series, Oliver clinches his maiden win at the penultimate race in Berlin, finishing fifth in the championship and helping Nissan claim second in the teams’ standings.
2020-21 Oliver takes two further podiums in Season 7 in Puebla and Berlin, scoring regular points throughout.
2021-22 Racing in Formula E for Mahindra, Oliver picks up a podium finish at the penultimate round of the season in Seoul.
2022-23 Continues with Mahindra, and his return to Nissan is confirmed in August.
2023-24 Oliver takes two victories, one in Misano and one at his home race in London, and five further podiums as he comes fourth in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
2024-25 Oliver wins the Formula E Drivers’ World Championship scoring seven podiums, including four victories, and three pole positions, securing the title with two races to go.
2025-26 Oliver earns six podiums across the Season 12 campaign, including an excellent victory on the streets of Monaco on his way to finishing fourth in the ABB FIA Formula E Drivers’ World Championship.
2026-27 Oliver continues with the Japanese outfit on a multi-year deal..

Zane Maloney

Zane Maloney enters his third season in Formula E, having earned his opportunity in the all-electric series following a highly successful junior career. The Barbadian impressed across the 2023 and 2024 Formula 2 seasons with 11 podiums, including two wins, and finishing fourth in the last year. Maloney gained valuable experience during his first two campaigns, scoring top-10 finishes in São Paulo, Monaco and Tokyo throughout Season 12.

“I’m very excited to join Nissan Formula E Team. When I came into Formula E, the team was winning the championship with Oli, so it’s a great chance for me to now join a top manufacturer. I’ve spent the last two seasons with a new team, developing my skills and trying to get the best results we could, so I’m really looking forward to taking this next step in my career. It’s also a great opportunity to be teammates with Oli. He’s a World Champion and someone I watched when I was growing up, first winning races in Formula 2 and then in Formula E, so to be alongside him and learn from him will be really valuable. GEN4 is a big opportunity for everyone to develop quickly, and I’ll be doing everything I can to prepare well and hit the ground running from the first race. A big thank you to Nissan Formula E Team for the trust in me. I’m really looking forward to getting started and achieving some very good results together.”

DOB: 2 October 2003
Hometown: Bridgetown, Barbados
Nationality: Barbadian

2019 Zane makes his European single-seater debut in F4 British Championship, securing an incredible 15 podiums, including 10 victories, on his way to the drivers’ title.
2020 Zane goes to Euroformula Open Championship, earning podiums at both the Hungaroring and Circuit Paul Ricard.
2021 Zane then moves to Formula Regional European Championship, having a solid season, scoring seven podiums, including taking victory on the streets of Monaco.
2022 Zane makes the step up to FIA Formula 3 Championship, enjoying an impressive debut campaign, securing four Feature Race podiums, including three wins, on his way to second in the Drivers’ Championship.
2023 Zane then jumps into FIA Formula 2 Championship, scoring top three finishes in Feature Races at Bahrain, Monaco, Silverstone and Zandvoort.
2024 Zane claims two victories and five further podiums during his second FIA Formula 2 Championship season, earning fourth in the Drivers’ Championship, despite missing the final two rounds for his Formula E debut.
2024-25 Zane completes his maiden campaign in the all-electric series.
2025-26 Zane’s second season in the championship sees him gain more valuable experience, wrapping up points finishes in São Paulo, Monaco and Tokyo.
2026-27 Zane signs for Nissan Formula E Team for the beginning of the all-new GEN4 era.

Sam Bird

Sam Bird is a multiple-time Formula E race winner and signed with Nissan Formula E Team as reserve and development driver in November 2025. After a successful junior career, the Brit moved to Formula E for the inaugural campaign. Since then, he’s been ever-present on the grid, competing for titles across multiple seasons and has taken wins across all three generations of car in the championship.

“I’ve worked closely with Nissan over the past two seasons, so I feel prepared as I know the Nissan Formula E powertrain well. I’ve got a great relationship with both Oli and Norman and they are two drivers I respect very highly. I’ll help them in any way possible trackside and by aiding to further develop the current GEN3 Evo and future GEN4 car. The knowledge I have built up over the last two years will mean I can jump straight into the simulator and give feedback instantly, supporting the squad to build on its recent success in Season 11.”

DOB: 9 January 1987
Hometown: Roehampton, England
Nationality: British

2004-2005 Sam starts his single-seater career with two seasons in Formula BMW UK, enjoying his best campaign in 2005, finishing second overall with nine pole positions and twelve podiums, including six victories.
2006 His sole year in Formula Renault UK, sees him earn seven podiums, including four wins, on his way to fourth in the final standings.
2007 Moving up to British Formula 3 International Series, he takes two wins in his debut campaign as well as making his maiden appearance at the Macau Grand Prix.
2008 Sam steps into Formula 3 Euro Series, securing two top three finishes across his first year in the championship.
2009 He continues in Formula 3 Euro Series, earning four podiums with the highlight of his year coming on the streets of Macau, as he clinches third at the 56th running of the event.
2010 The Brit makes the jump to GP2 Series and wraps up his maiden success in the championship at Monza, finishing fifth overall, with four additional third places across the campaign.
2011 Sam continues in GP2 Series with three trips to the rostrum on his way to sixth in the championship.
2012 Moving to Formula Renault 3.5 Series, Sam takes six podiums including two victories, which came on the streets of Monaco and at his home event at Silverstone, to finish the year third, as well as taking on Formula 1 test driver duties.
2013 Sam returns for a final GP2 Series season, coming second in the championship, with six podiums including five impressive wins at Bahrain, Monaco, Silverstone, Spa and Singapore.
2014-15 After making his debut at 24 Hours of Le Mans, Sam joins Virgin Racing for the first-ever season of Formula E, where he manages fifth overall aided by victories in Malaysia and London.
2015-16 Sam second campaign in Formula E includes a stunning success from pole position in Buenos Aires on his way to coming fourth overall. He also wins the FIA World Endurance Championship LMP2 title, only finishing outside the top two once, including a podium at Le Mans.
2016-17 Sam enjoys another strong season in Formula E, securing victories in both races across the New York double-header, clinching fourth for the second year running. Additionally, he finishes second in the FIA World Endurance Championship LMGTE Pro standings.
2017-18 Sam achieves his highest finish in the Formula E World Championship of third as he collects six podiums, including wins in Hong Kong and Rome, alongside his FIA World Endurance Championship commitments.
2018-19 The Brit wraps up a podium in Marrakesh during the second round of the campaign, before winning the following event in Santiago.
2019-20 Sam kicks off the new season in excellent fashion, crossing the line first in the Diriyah opener and securing another podium later in the year at the Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit in Berlin, Germany.
2020-21 Making the switch to Jaguar Racing, Sam enjoys a successful campaign, winning races in Diriyah and New York on his way to sixth in the drivers’ standings.
2021-22 Sam remains with Jaguar TCS Racing for Season 8 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, as well as finishing fifth in the LMGTE Pro category at 24 Hours of Le Mans.
2022-23 Four podiums across events in Diriyah, São Paulo, Berlin and Rome see the Brit conclude the season eighth for Jaguar TCS Racing.
2023-24 Sam makes the switch to Nissan customer team, NEOM McLaren Formula E Team, and secures an epic victory on the streets of São Paulo in the Nissan e‑4ORCE 04.
2024-25 He races with NEOM McLaren Formula E Team for a second consecutive campaign.
2025-26 Sam joins Nissan Formula E Team as reserve and development driver for Season 12.
2026-27 Sam continues in his role at the Japanese outfit ahead of the all-new GEN4 era.

Abbi Pulling

2024 F1 Academy champion Abbi Pulling is the squad’s rookie and simulator driver, having signed a multi-year contract with the team in June 2025. The Brit impressed the Formula E paddock during the first-ever all-women’s session in Madrid ahead of Season 11, where she topped the timesheets. She also took to the track for the outfit in the 2025 Berlin Rookie Test, gaining more valuable experience in the Nissan e‑4ORCE 05. In addition to her F1 Academy success, Pulling also became the first female driver to take a race victory in both British F4 and GB3 Championship.

“I’ve really enjoyed being with Nissan Formula E Team and I’m delighted to continue in my role as we move into the GEN4 era. I’ve loved my work in the simulator and of course the sessions out on track, which have been the highlight of my time with the team. I’m looking forward to exploring what the GEN4 car has to offer, starting in the simulator and then hopefully on race weekends. The new car will be a challenge for everyone, but it looks very exciting and appealing to drivers. A big thank you to the team for the support they’ve given me so far, and I can’t wait to continue into the 2027 Season!”

DOB: 21 March 2003
Hometown: Gosberton, England
Nationality: British

2020 Abbi makes the move to single-seaters after a successful karting career, which includes multiple Super One Series titles. Stepping into British F4, she clinches four podiums on her way to sixth in the championship, as well as completing two races in Formula Renault Eurocup.
2021 Abbi continues in British F4, securing another three podiums and taking on four rounds of W Series, where she secures her maiden pole position in the championship and finishes second during the final weekend in Austin.
2022 At the age of 19, Abbi goes full-time in W Series, ending the season seventh in the standings, taking podiums in Barcelona and Silverstone.
2023 With a new championship being formed under the name of F1 Academy, Abbi shows her pace to take two pole positions and seven podiums on her way to a fifth-place finish.
2024 Abbi wins the F1 Academy title with a stunning display, finishing every race on the podium, with nine of those trips being to the top step. She becomes the first female driver to take a race victory in British F4 and tops the first-ever Formula E all-women’s session with Nissan Formula E Team in Madrid.
2025 Abbi scores her first podium competing in GB3 Championship during Round 6 at Brands Hatch. The 22-year-old signs with Nissan Formula E Team as rookie and simulator driver on a multi-year agreement and completes the Formula E Berlin Rookie Test with the squad in July.
2025-26 Abbi continues in her role with Nissan Formula E Team, taking part in the second all-women’s test in Valencia alongside the Miami Rookie Free Practice session and the Madrid Rookie Test.
2026 Abbi remains in GB3 Championship, securing her maiden victory in the series at Spa-Francorchamps. The Brit also takes two podiums at Donington Park as well as one in Barcelona to finish eighth in the drivers’ standings.
2026-27 Abbi remains in her role as Nissan Formula E Team rookie and simulator driver.

The fourth-generation Formula E race car follows on from the original GEN1 car (2014-2017) and its GEN2 successor (2018-2022), before the most recent GEN3 era (2022-2026).

Beginning in 2026, the GEN4 era will see the series through to 2030, with this car specification to run for four seasons of Formula E.

The GEN4 car represents a major step forward in all aspects, in comparison to its GEN3 predecessor. Most notable is the increase in power, with 450kW available to drivers, instead of GEN3’s 300kW. In Attack Mode, the drivers have 600kW at their disposal, compared to 350kW in the previous generation of car.

GEN4 cars are both larger and heavier than GEN3, meaning the series has decided to move to more permanent race tracks, such as Circuit of the Americas, Zandvoort and Brands Hatch.

The new cars also have permanent All-Wheel Drive, whereas before the feature was only available during qualifying, race starts and ATTACK MODE. This will help to maximize acceleration and control, elevate the thrill of critical race moments and enhancing both performance and strategy as well as helping to provide even more exciting racing.

Enhanced 700kW regenerative braking means the car achieves more energy recaptured than ever before, while the 43% increase in race energy capacity up to 55kWh means more energy to play with, resulting in more daring performances on track and even closer racing action.

Bridgestone joins the series as tire supplier on a multi-year contract, supporting this leap in performance by introducing its bespoke high-performance POTENZA tire range tailored specifically for the demands of GEN4 racing.

Formula E Car Specs

Nissan Formula E Team counts on the valuable support of strong partners in order to achieve its objectives in different areas. For the 2027 Season, the team is proud to continue working closely with Electromin, Coral, Dynisma, Shell EV-Plus and Alpinestars all companies aligned with our values and that will help Nissan Formula E Team perform at its best.

“For us, at Nissan, it is very important to partner with companies that share our values, priorities, and long-term goals, especially when it comes to sustainability and electrification,” said Tommaso Volpe, managing director and team principal, Nissan Formula E Team. “We are proud to have the support of our partners, and to be able to collaborate with like-minded companies who, like us, are committed to building a more sustainable future through technology and innovation.”

Electromin

Nissan Formula E Team now enters its third season of a four-year global partnership with Petromin Corporation, a leading mobility solutions provider in the Middle East. The partnership, which began in Season 11, is primarily focused on the company’s EV charging subsidiary, Electromin, as the business looks ahead to a wider adoption of electric mobility in the region.

This partnership builds on the strong relationship between Nissan and Petromin, notably through Petromin Nissan, an innovation partner in previous Saudi Arabian races. Together, Nissan, Petromin, Electromin, and Petromin Nissan focus on driving the adoption of electric mobility across the region.

This collaboration highlights Nissan and Petromin’s shared vision of shaping the future of electric mobility with innovation and sustainability at the forefront.

Coral

In the 2027 Season Nissan Formula E Team enters the fourth year of its partnership with Coral. The UAE-based software company specializes in offsetting carbon emissions by using blockchain technology, bringing transparency and verification to carbon credit markets.

The relationship with Coral is an important part of Nissan Formula E Team’s pledge to reducing its carbon emissions, following its award of the FIA 3 Star Environmental Accreditation in 2022. .

Coral's innovative approach and commitment to transparency make it the ideal sustainability partner for Nissan Formula E Team. Through this collaboration, the squad will use a custom calculator built by Coral to accurately assess the carbon footprint of all its operations every season. Coral will then propose and implement a robust credit scheme, providing full transparency on the team’s carbon offset.

The partnership will also aim to increase awareness of the impact of carbon credits, directly contributing to global decarbonization and a cleaner future.

Dynisma

In November 2024, Nissan Formula E Team announced its partnership with Dynisma Ltd, which saw the supply of a brand-new bespoke racing simulator ahead of Season 12.

As the squad develops its brand-new GEN4 car throughout the 2027 Season, it will use Dynisma’s DMG-1 system to allow both car and driver to perform at the highest level. The UK-based company is a world leader in simulator technology, and has tailored Nissan Formula E Team’s simulator exactly to the outfit’s requirements, allowing for the unique systems used in Formula E.

With limited testing and track time, a state-of-the-art simulator is a key factor in helping the team to develop. Thanks to the support of Dynisma, drivers will experience more accurate and realistic preparation for races, and the team's engineers will be able to further optimize set-up and technical changes ahead of each race event.

Shell EV-Plus

Shell and Nissan Formula E Team announced in July 2025 the continuation of their long-running technical partnership in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.

Building on the partners’ commitment to innovation and technology leadership, Nissan Formula E Team and Shell plan to further collaborate in R&D to explore new opportunities to provide more efficient and sustainable lubricant solutions to unleash the best performance.

Shell has worked with Nissan Formula E Team to co-develop a bespoke range of Shell EV-Plus E-Transmission and E-Thermal fluids to extract maximum performance. The bespoke fluids are specifically designed for high speed, wheel-to-wheel street racing, where effective thermal management is essential to cope with the extreme demands placed on the Nissan Formula E powertrain.

This renewal will extend the strong technical collaboration, which has and will continue to be crucial in enabling a robust track to road performance philosophy.

Alpinestars

Nissan Formula E Team and Alpinestars have a long-standing partnership working together in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.

The Italian motorsports and action sports safety equipment manufacturer provides the squad with high-quality gear including race suits, gloves and boots.

Nissan entered Formula E in 2018, in partnership with the e.dams squad. In Season 5, its first in the sport, Nissan e.dams finished fourth in the Teams’ Championship with six podiums and five pole positions. The squad also achieved 16 Super Pole shoot-out qualifying appearances, becoming the best qualifying team of the season, and ended its campaign with a maiden victory at the New York E-Prix.

Nissan e.dams further improved its results in Season 6 (2020), taking second in the Teams’ Championship with one victory, five podiums, a pole position, and six consecutive Super Pole qualifying appearances.

In Season 7, Nissan announced its long-term involvement in Formula E and its commitment to the GEN3 era, which ran from Season 9 (2023) through to the end of Season 12 (2026) of the all-electric racing series.

Nissan acquired the e.dams race team in April 2022, with the Japanese automaker taking full ownership of its involvement in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.

In June 2022, Nissan announced it would supply its Nissan EV powertrain technology to McLaren Racing, further demonstrating its commitment and involvement in Formula E.

Season 9 (2023) was the first of the highly anticipated GEN3 homologation and Nissan’s fifth in Formula E. It also marked a new era for the Japanese automaker, as it competed in Formula E as one team for the first time as Nissan Formula E Team. The squad showed improved performance, picking up a pole position in Cape Town and a podium in Rome.

During Season 10 (2024), Nissan Formula E Team earned two victories with Oliver Rowland in Misano and London. The Japanese outfit also stood on the podium a further five times as they secured fourth in both the Drivers’ and Teams’ Championships.

Season 11 saw Nissan Formula E Team secure the Drivers’ World Championship with Oliver Rowland, taking seven podiums, including four victories, and three pole positions, winning the title with two races to go. The squad would also finish third in both the Teams’ Standings, while Nissan clinched third in the Manufacturers’ Standings during an excellent campaign.

As the GEN3 era drew to a close in Season 12, Nissan Formula E Team scored six podiums across the campaign, including an excellent victory on the streets of Monaco, where Oliver Rowland made his way up from eighth to take the win.

Nissan and Electrification

Nissan’s approach to electrification reflects the different needs of customers, market conditions, infrastructure, regulations and product strategies around the world. Rather than relying on a single powertrain technology, Nissan develops and deploys a range of electrified solutions, including battery electric vehicles (BEVs), e‑POWER and electric-drive technologies such as e‑4ORCE.

Formula E sits within this broader strategy as a global platform for performance, research and development, and brand communication. The championship provides a demanding environment in which Nissan can develop its expertise in electric powertrain hardware, energy management and vehicle-control software, while communicating the performance potential of electric propulsion to audiences around the world.

The relationship between Formula E and Nissan’s road-car technology has evolved over time. Nissan entered Formula E in Season 5 (2019), bringing experience from its road hybrid and EV program into electric racing. As the program matures, the focus increasingly includes evaluating relevant knowledge, data and technical approaches from racing for potential application in future road vehicles and electrified technologies.

Nissan’s electric heritage can be traced back to 1947 with the Tama Electric Car, which was the company’s first electric vehicle. The car had a top speed of 35km/h (22mph) and had a replaceable battery system, with a range of just 65km or 40 miles.

Fast-forward to the modern day, the Nissan LEAF has served close to 700,000 customers since its initial launch in 2010, helping drivers around the world realize the benefits of electric vehicles, both in terms of sustainability and in their daily lives.

Nissan estimates that LEAF owners have driven their cars approximately 28 billion kilometers (over 17 billion miles) cumulatively, worldwide, preventing more than 2.5 billion kilograms of CO2 emissions from entering the atmosphere.

Today’s customers also expect electric cars to make their daily lives more enjoyable. Nissan is developing a growing line up of advanced electrified cars and technologies that meet a wide range of needs and help customers feel more confident, connected and excited.

Formula E Overview

The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is the FIA world championship for all-electric single-seater racing. It launched in 2014, and the 2027 Season is its 13th season. The 2027 Season also begins the GEN4 era. Formula E combines high-performance electric racing with a strong focus on energy management, regeneration and efficiency. The races are called E-Prix.

Teams

For the 2027 Season, the FIA Formula E World Championship is made up of 11 teams, all with two cars and drivers. 22 cars line up on the grid for each race..

Calendar

• Pre-Season Testing – Madrid, Spain – 16-20 Nov 2026
• R1 – Mexico City, Mexico – 16 Jan 2027
• R2 – Austin, USA – 06 Feb 2027
• R3 – Miami, USA – 20 Feb 2027
• R4 – São Paulo, Brazil – 13 Mar 2027
• R5 – Sanya, China – 03 Apr 2027
• R6 – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – 16 Apr 2027
• R7 – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – 17 Apr 2027
• R8 – Monte-Carlo, Monaco – 01 May 2027
• R9 – Monte-Carlo, Monaco – 02 May 2027
• R10 – Berlin, Germany – 08 May 2027
• R11 – Berlin, Germany – 09 May 2027
• R12 – London, United Kingdom – 29 May 2027
• R13 – London, United Kingdom – 30 May 2027
• R14 – Zandvoort, Netherlands – 18 Jun 2027
• R15 – Zandvoort, Netherlands – 19 Jun 2027
• R16 – Madrid, Spain – 26 Jun 2027
• R17 – Madrid, Spain – 27 Jun 2027
• R18 – Shanghai, China – 10 Jul 2027
• R19 – Shanghai, China – 11 Jul 2027
• R20 – Tokyo, Japan – 24 Jul 2027
• R21 – Tokyo, Japan – 25 Jul 2027

Championship and standings

The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship consists of three separate titles - one dedicated to the drivers, another to the teams and a third to the manufacturers. The Drivers’ World Championship is awarded to whichever driver has accumulated the most points over the season. The Teams’ World Championship is decided by the combined score of each team’s driver line-up throughout the campaign. Launched in Season 11, the Manufacturer’s Championship mirrors that of the Teams' Championship, with points awarded based on the performance of each manufacturer's two highest-scoring cars in every race.

Points system

Formula E follows a standard points system, used in other FIA-sanctioned series - awarding points to the top-10 finishers.

• 1st - 25pts
• 2nd - 18pts
• 3rd - 15pts
• 4th - 12pts
• 5th - 10pts
• 6th - 8pts
• 7th - 6pts
• 8th - 4pts
• 9th - 2pts
• 10th - 1pt

Additional points are also awarded for securing Julius Baer Pole Position and clinching the TAG Heuer Fastest Lap in the race.

The driver starting at the front, from Julius Baer Pole Position, picks-up an extra three points.

During the race, the driver who completes the fastest lap also receives one additional point. However, the driver must finish in the top-10 places to gain the TAG Heuer Fastest Lap. If not, then the driver in the top-10 with the next fastest lap takes the honor.

Julius Baer Pole Position: 3 points

TAG Heuer Fastest Lap in race: 1 point (if in a top-10 finishing position)

Race day format

Practice

Each event has two practice sessions - an opening 40-minutes on a Friday, followed by a further 40-minutes on Saturday. This is reduced to one 40-minute session on the second day of a double-header.

This is the first time the teams and drivers will take to the track under timed conditions as they get a feel for the track and adapt to the car set-up. .

POWER: 600KW IS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT.

Qualifying

Formula E’s qualifying format allows the best teams and drivers to showcase their speed and skill but maintains the possibility of any driver stepping up, pulling a lap out of the bag and firing themselves up the starting grid.

The Group Stage sees two groups of 11 drivers, ordered based on their Drivers' World Championship position, battling at 450kW to set lap times in a 10-minute session, with the fastest four from each progressing into the Duels stage and the quarter-finals. The drivers who progress from each group then compete against one another in head-to-head Duels at 600kW for a place in the semi-finals. Then, the eventual quickest two drivers face-off in the final Duel.

The winning driver of the final Duel takes Julius Baer Pole Position, while the runner-up lines up second. The semi-finalists will line up third and fourth, the quarter-finalists between fifth and eighth - according to their lap times.

The fifth to 11th-placed drivers who competed in the pole sitter's group will fill the odd positions on the grid. The corresponding drivers from the other group will be classified in the even grid slots. So, if the polesitter comes from Group 1, the fifth placed driver in Group 1 will line up ninth on the starting grid and the fifth placed driver in Group 2 takes 10th and so on.

POWER: 450KW IN GROUP AND 600KW IN DUELS.

E-Prix

Races, or E-Prix, begin with a standing start, meaning the cars are stationary until the lights go out. The drivers line-up on a dummy grid - a short distance behind the actual grid - and slowly file into position to start the race. The E-Prix lasts for a predetermined number of laps.

Laps can be added for Safety Car and Full Course Yellow interruptions, with the total amount of added laps announced three laps prior to the end of the E-Prix.

Introduced for the 2019 season was ATTACK MODE, which lets every driver pick up an extra hit of power at their own risk. To fire up ATTACK MODE, drivers will need to arm their car, drive off the racing line, and through the Activation Zone. As a reward for taking a slower line through the corner, they’ll be able to collect a further 150kW of power – adding to the standard maximum race power of 450kW. Drivers can choose to secure the extra speed if they want to race harder, giving them the edge to keep ahead of the competition or make moves up the pack. The time ATTACK MODE can be armed is published by the FIA pre-race.

Double-headers

Some events take place over a single day in order to minimize disruption to the host city. However, seven events on the 2027 calendar stretch to two days with double the amount of action - these are referred to as double-headers. The schedules are mirrored from each day, with only one 40-minute practice session on the second day.

Pit Boost

In traditional E-Prixs, which last 45 minutes, every driver must take a mandatory Pit Boost stop. This feature, which debuted in Season 11, highlights rapid-charging EV technology reflecting Formula E’s race-to-road ingenuity.

The drivers must only enter the pit-lane for their Pit Boost stop when the SOC (Status of Charge) of the Battery is between 60-40%, and no more than two people may work on the car during this time, plus one person assigned specifically to stop and release the car.

E-Prix Unleashed

The 2027 Season introduces a second sporting format called E-Prix Unleashed. On selected double-header weekends, one race uses the new shorter format while the other follows the traditional E-Prix format. The purpose is to give GEN4 two different ways to demonstrate its capabilities: one format emphasizes a short, high-intensity performance race, while the traditional E-Prix retains the broader energy-management and strategy challenge.

Tires and allocation

To meet the extreme torque, power, and dynamic capabilities of the GEN4 car, Bridgestone has engineered the all-weather POTENZA GEN4 tire. Designed for high grip, long-lasting durability, and adaptability across diverse city street circuits and road conditions worldwide, the tire ensures wheel-to-wheel excitement throughout each race. Each driver can use no more than four new rear and four new front tires for each event. For a double-header, drivers are given six front and rear tires to use across the whole weekend.

Charging times

Charging the car is forbidden during both qualifying and the race (unless it is a race that features Pit Boost), as well as throughout Parc Fermé and scrutineering. Teams can charge the cars in-between sessions and during practice.

e-License

Just like a driving license for the road - Formula E drivers must qualify to participate. In order to enter the FIA Formula E Championship, drivers must comply with the following:

• Drivers must conduct a specific FIA training session focusing on electrical safety, specific features of the fully-electric Formula E car, as well as reviewing both technical and sporting aspects of the series.
• Drivers must have accumulated at least 20 points in the past three years, in conjunction with the FIA points system - used to qualify for a Super License. Or, to have previously been holding a Super License, or to have participated in at least three events of the previous FIA Formula E World Championship.
• The champion from the previous season automatically qualifies for a Super License the following year.

If these points aren’t met - a driver judged by the FIA to have consistently demonstrated outstanding ability in single-seater categories, but with little or no opportunity to qualify, can still participate..

Maria De Juana
Head of communications, Formula E, Nissan global motorsports
Phone: +33 (0)6 17 36 37 61 
mdejuana@nissan-europe.com

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