Nissan Formula E Press Kit

Nissan made its all-electric racing debut in Season 5 (2018/19) 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.

Tommaso Volpe, managing director and team principal, Nissan Formula E Team, commented: “We had a strong Season 11 achieving the Drivers’ World Championship with Oliver Rowland as well as securing third in the teams’ standings, with Nissan also finishing third in the Manufacturers’ Championship. The team has gone through some changes in the off-season, but we know that the continuity and stability that comes with retaining both Oli and Norman will be important for us throughout Season 12. We also have Sam and Abbi completing our driver lineup and bringing their skills, knowledge, and experience with our car for the final year of the GEN3 era, as well as an extremely talented team of professionals. Additionally, we’re delighted to continue working with our trusted partners, Electromin, Coral, Marelli, Reflo and Dynisma as they help us in our efforts to maximize our results during the 2025/26 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 has named an unchanged line-up of Oliver Rowland and Norman Nato for the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.

Current Formula E World Champion Oliver Rowland continues with the team for a sixth season as part of a multi-year deal, after a superb campaign saw the Brit secure the Drivers’ Championship.

Meanwhile, Formula E race winner Nato tackles his third season with the Japanese outfit, after returning to the squad in Season 11. The Frenchman showed consistent speed on track and claimed pole position in Miami.

Sam Bird is the newest addition to the Nissan Formula E Team line-up, having joined in November 2025 as reserve and development driver. 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, having signed with the squad 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

Current Formula E World Champion 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 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.

“What we’ve managed to achieve following my return to Nissan in 2023/24 has been remarkable. Since I came to Formula E, the team has felt like my home, and I have a high level of trust with them as well as plenty of support. The aim for Season 12 is to replicate and improve on what we did last campaign, but we know how hard we need to work to achieve the best results possible.”

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 added 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 claims his first international title in Formula Renault 3.5, claiming eight wins in a dominant display. The same year, he competes 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 continues with the Japanese outfit on a multi-year deal.

Norman Nato

Norman Nato is a Formula E race winner who is entering his third season with Nissan Formula E Team. The 33-year-old Frenchman had a stellar junior career, winning races in Formula Renault 3.5 Series, GP2 Series and FIA Formula 2, while also taking an overall second place at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2020. He also races in the Hypercar category of World Endurance Championship.

“It’ll be my third campaign with the team and my second consecutive one, which gives me a lot of confidence moving forward. I still have plenty of areas to improve on, but I’m not starting from scratch this year so I can use factors I’ve learned in Season 11 to help me in the future. I’m sure Oli will perform at a very high level again and I’m positive that together we can fight for the Teams’ Championship.”

DOB: 8 July 1992
Hometown: Cannes, France
Nationality: French

2010 Norman makes his single-seater debut in F4 Eurocup 1.6, winning two races and finishing second in the championship.
2012 Moving up to Formula Renault 2.0 Alps, Norman secures four victories, once again enough for second in the standings.
2014 In his second season of Formula Renault 3.5 Series, Norman takes a pole and two race wins, earning a move to GP2 Series.
2016 Five podiums, including two victories sees Norman secure fifth in GP2.
2017 Norman competes in the first season of FIA Formula 2, winning one race and finishing on the podium three times.
2018 Moving into endurance racing, Norman takes a win in the LMP2 class of the European Le Mans Series, finishing third overall. He also makes his first appearance at 24 Hours of Le Mans.
2019-20 Norman makes his debut in the FIA World Endurance Championship, winning in Shanghai and Austin and taking second in the 24 Hours or Le Mans.
2020-21 Norman takes victory in the final race of his maiden FIA Formula E campaign in Berlin, combining his season with his efforts in WEC.
2021-22 Continuing in WEC and again taking on the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Norman competes in the final two rounds of the Formula E season before his full-time return to the series with Nissan is confirmed.
2022-23 Norman finishes second at the Rome E-Prix in a run of six consecutive points finishes to end Season 9.
2023-24 Racing with Andretti in Formula E, he takes a podium in the second race at Shanghai while also competing in the Hypercar in WEC, securing a podium on debut in Qatar. Nissan Formula E Team announces his return to the Japanese outfit in September.
2024/25 Norman scores a maiden Formula E pole position in Miami and helps to secure the squad’s best finish of third in the Teams’ and Manufacturers’ Standings.
2025/26 Norman continues with the team for Season 12.

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 series 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 continues 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.

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 British F4, and competed in GB3 Championship during the 2025 campaign, securing a podium in Round 6 at Brands Hatch.

“I’m delighted to have joined Nissan Formula E Team and I’m excited to have more opportunities in the car after driving it in Jarama and Berlin. The time and effort put in by the team to make sure I was prepared was amazing, and the crew was patient with me as a rookie. The GEN3 Evo car is so unique, especially the 350kW mode in all-wheel drive which was very fun to use! It’s different from anything I’ve driven before, and it took some time to adjust to the increased power. I’m looking forward to my work in the simulator and to take the car on track as well when the opportunities arise.”

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.

The third generation Formula E race car follows on from the original GEN1 car (2014-2017) and its GEN2 successor (2018-2022).

The GEN3 era started in 2022 and will see the series through to 2026, with the GEN3 Evo vehicle being used in Season 12 (2025/26), after its successful debut in Season 11 (2024/25).

GEN3 and GEN3 Evo cars produce 600kW of total power between the new drive motor at the rear axle, generating 350kW, and the front-mounted standard 250kW motor.

With 40% more power than in GEN2 and a top speed over 350 km/h, the GEN3 cars are lighter and smaller, enabling faster, more agile wheel-to-wheel all-electric racing.

GEN3 cars are 60kg lighter than GEN2, largely through the removal of rear brakes and a smaller battery size. They are also smaller to be better suited to racing on street circuits.

Recyclable batteries, recycled carbon fiber from GEN2 cars, natural rubber and recycled fibers in Hankook’s new tires all feature in GEN3 as part of Formula E’s carbon natural target and sustainability push.

The cars optimize the 600kw regenerative breaking capacity to generate up to 50% of the energy needed for a race during the event itself. The batteries will also be recycled at the end of their life service.

In addition to the GEN3 characteristics, the GEN3 Evo car is capable of 0-60mph in just 1.82 seconds, which is 30% quicker than a current F1 car and 36% faster than the GEN3 car.

Another key addition with the new GEN3 Evo cars is the introduction of all-wheel drive (AWD) which will be available during qualifying duels, race starts and ATTACK MODE.

This feature maximizes acceleration and control helping to elevate the thrill of critical race moments and enhancing both performance and strategy as well as helping to provide even more exciting racing.

Optimized all-weather Hankook iON tires will help to provide 5-10% more grip, made from 35% recycled and sustainable materials, which is 9% higher than the GEN3 spec.

These changes are focused around producing the best wheel-to-wheel racing in iconic locations around the globe while being the world’s first net zero carbon race car in the world’s first net zero carbon sport.

Technical Overview

• Minimizing production footprint - an evolution on the world's first net zero carbon race car in the world's first net zero carbon sport.
• An aggressive body kit designed to be stronger, more robust and more aerodynamic, delivering closer wheel-to-wheel racing.
• The world's most efficient formula racing car – an electric motor with over 95% efficiency, significantly surpassing the 40% efficiency typical of internal combustion engines.
• The fastest Formula E car ever, with a top speed of 200mph/322km/h.
• Race-to-road transfer: specific road-relevant areas of the car are opened for development by teams and manufacturers, designed for direct tech transfer to automotive industry.
• Faster, stronger, more agile: performance upgrades providing an estimated 2% performance gain from GEN3.

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 Season 12, the team is proud to continue working closely with Electromin, Coral, Marelli, Reflo and Dynisma– 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 second 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 Diriyah 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.

Tommaso Volpe, managing director and team principal, Nissan Formula E Team: “I’m delighted with the partnership between Nissan Formula E Team and Electromin. It shows how important it is for Nissan to integrate its Formula E project into the broader strategic plan, not just for promotion of our Ambition 2030 electrification plan, but also to leverage existing relationships within the group. Electromin’s parent company, Petromin Corporation, is one of our authorized Nissan dealers in Saudi Arabia, so it’s vital for us to work closely together, creating synergies which promote the Nissan brand both in the region and worldwide. Having such a partner within our Formula E program is extremely important, and we’re looking forward to working together with Electromin and the whole group for the development of our GEN4 program, considering its ambitious plan and investment into its future product line-up.”

Kalyana Sivagnanam, Group CEO, Petromin Corporation: “We are immensely proud to continue this strategic partnership with Nissan Formula E Team as its official global sponsor. This collaboration is more than just a sponsorship — it reflects Petromin Corporation’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation, aligned with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. As the pioneers of electric mobility in Saudi Arabia through Electromin, we see this partnership as a key step in accelerating the adoption of EV technology across the region. Additionally, as the official partner of Nissan Motor Corporation in the Kingdom, this partnership reinforces our long-standing relationship with Nissan and strengthens our shared vision for the future of automotive excellence. Together, we are driving a transformative shift towards a cleaner, greener future for the Kingdom and beyond.”

Coral

In Season 12 Nissan Formula E Team enters the third 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.

Tommaso Volpe, managing director and team principal, Nissan Formula E Team: “For both Nissan and Nissan Formula E Team, sustainability is of vital importance. We have our FIA 3 Star Environmental Accreditation and are always looking for the next step to reduce our emissions. That’s why we are delighted to continue working with Coral. When it came to choosing a partner in Season 10 to achieve our carbon neutrality goal, we wanted to make sure the trackability of our carbon offset is as accurate as possible. Coral’s CO2 offset is met through the most advanced innovation and is achieved in a bulletproof way. We’re looking forward to developing our relationship with Coral and working together for a greener future.”

Daniele Sileri, Founder and Head of Strategy, Coral: “We welcome the partnership and participation from Nissan Formula E Team. This is an example to individuals and corporations that everyone should be able to take meaningful action in tackling climate change.”

Marelli

Nissan Formula E Team will also continue to work with Marelli as its technical partner in Season 12 as part of the initial two-year agreement which started in 2024/25.

With over 100 years of history as a global technology partner to the automotive and motorsport worlds, Marelli aims to co-create the future of mobility with customers and partners.

Thanks to Marelli Motorsport’s extensive experience, the collaboration has given Nissan Formula E Team the opportunity to explore areas where the partnership could be increased to support the car development for future seasons. The company has an established track record in innovation and manufacturing, and is looking to further leverage, develop and showcase its technical expertise in electrified motorsport.

Tommaso Volpe, managing director and team principal, Nissan Formula E Team: “We’re very proud to be continuing with Marelli Motorsport, a leader in the industry, as we look forward to investigating areas for potential collaboration on control systems development. The championship is extremely competitive, so it is important for us to ensure we are partnering with the best companies, and we believe Marelli Motorsport fits this perfectly. We’re looking forward to working with them and I’m sure we will have a fruitful relationship together.”

Riccardo De Filippi, Head of Marelli Motorsport: “We’re excited to continue our long-term technical partnership with Nissan Motor Company after expanding into the Formula E program last season, also proudly displaying the Marelli logo on the rear wing of both cars. We’re looking forward to work closely with the team, strengthening our relationship with Nissan in both the motorsport and road car markets, and we’re eager to enhance our technical contributions moving forward.”

Reflo

Reflo will continue to support the squad as its Official Teamwear and Apparel Partner for Season 12, after the eco-friendly performancewear brand joined forces with the outfit at the beginning of last campaign.

Specializing in sustainable, premium and technical clothing across a wide variety of sports, Reflo provides Nissan Formula E Team members with performance-wear for training, travel, race days and official appearances.

The squad is also working with Reflo to reduce the wastage of its old team kit, using the company’s RELOOP program.

Reflo is on a mission to become the most sustainable sportswear brand in the world. The fast-growing brand has been quickly expanding its presence, both geographically and across the sporting landscape, making it the ideal Official Teamwear and Apparel Partner for Nissan Formula E Team.

Tommaso Volpe, managing director and team principal, Nissan Formula E Team: “We’re delighted to continue working with Reflo for Season 12. The company matches our vision for sustainability and performance, making it the perfect apparel partner. Like Nissan Formula E Team, Reflo is committed to building a greener future through innovation and we look forward to exploring new technologies in apparel development to provide our team with the best possible sustainable kit and create a more unique and exciting range of products for our fans all around the world.”

Rory McFadyen, Reflo Co-Founder: “This is such an exciting partnership for us. Not only are we continuing our presence in the all-electric carbon net zero sport of Formula E, but doing so with a team that maintains exceptional principles and pedigree in the championship. Nissan Formula E Team’s famous Sakura design is one of the most distinctive in the series, so we are thrilled to work with it and see it incorporated in our fabrics and designs. As a company committed to becoming the most sustainable sportswear brand in the world, we benchmark success through partnerships that adopt our teamwear and weave its values into everyday life. Through this collaboration, we will merge top-tier performance with unwavering sustainability practices, such as our pioneering RELOOP solution and community focused activities. Together, we hope to inspire other teams and sports to follow suit, future proofing the competitive world of racing and beyond.”

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 continues to build in the final GEN3 Evo season and with an eye to the upcoming GEN4 cars, 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.

Tommaso Volpe, managing director and team principal, Nissan Formula E Team: "The simulator is one of the most important tools for any Formula E team, so it is vital to have the best technology. With limited track time at each event, our drivers spend several hours in the simulator to prepare and acclimatize to each circuit on the calendar. Dynisma is a world leader in this field, so it was natural to partner with them. We are committed to Formula E until at least 2030 and are serious about being competitive in the championship. Our move to the new Paris-based facility has already provided significant benefits, and we are delighted with the new simulator since its installation in September 2025."

Ashley Warne, CEO, Dynisma Ltd.: "Dynisma's mission has always been to create the world's most immersive simulators, offering the highest bandwidth and lowest latency possible. We are thrilled to become the official simulator partner of Nissan Formula E Team. The electric-racing series represents the pinnacle of EV technology, where innovation, precision, and adaptability are key to success. With our cutting-edge simulator, Nissan's drivers will benefit from enhanced preparation and optimized car set-ups, empowering them to excel in a series where every fraction of a second counts and track time is limited. We look forward to supporting their pursuit of victory in this rapidly evolving championship."

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 (2019/20), 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 runs from Season 9 (2022/23) through to the end of Season 12 (2025/26) 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 for the entirety of the Formula E GEN3 era, further demonstrating its commitment and involvement in Formula E.

Season 9 (2022/23) 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 (2023/24), 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.

Nissan is a world-leading expert in the design and manufacture of exciting all-electric vehicles. With close to 700,000 Nissan LEAF vehicles sold since the model debuted in 2010, Nissan made use of its existing EV experience to develop its Formula E race car. In turn, the lessons learnt on the racetrack help shape the next generations of EVs from the Japanese car maker.

Nissan races in this all-electric world championship to bring the excitement and fun of zero-emission electric vehicles to a global audience. As part of its goal to achieve carbon neutrality across its operations and the life cycle of its products by 2050, Nissan intends to electrify all its new vehicles by the early 2030s in key markets. The Japanese automaker aims to bring its expertise in transferring knowledge and technology between the racetrack and road for better electric vehicles for customers.

Nissan Electric Mobility

From the pioneering first version in 2010 to the LEAF e+ introduced in 2019, the more than 700,000 customers who have chosen the LEAF have helped 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.

In 2020, Nissan unveiled the Nissan ARIYA all-electric crossover. The ARIYA embodies Nissan's strengths in electric vehicle development and features the latest in Nissan Intelligent Mobility technologies and design.

In 2024 Nissan announced its plans to launch 30 new models over the following three years, of which 16 will be electrified, and 14 will be ICE models, to meet the diversified customer needs in markets where the pace of electrification differs. Nissan plans to launch a total of 34 electrified models between fiscal year 2024 and 2030 to cover all segments, with the model mix of electrified vehicles expected to account for 40% globally by fiscal year 2026 and rise to 60% by the end of the decade..

The Nissan LEAF

Nissan celebrated the 15th anniversary of the Nissan LEAF electric car in 2025. Produced at plants in Japan, the U.S. and the U.K., the zero-emission Nissan LEAF is sold in 59 markets around the world. As its battery capacity, performance and efficiency have continued to improve, the LEAF has evolved from a city commuter to a versatile car that meets a wide range of customer needs and lifestyles..

In 2025, Nissan launched the all-new Nissan LEAF which is manufactured in the United Kingdom. A true, third-generation electric vehicle, the LEAF is built upon data and expertise collected since the debut of the pioneering first model in 2010, which was the world’s first mass market electric and zero-emission vehicle. The knowledge from the close to 700,000 units sold in the last 15 years has helped to create a family-friendly EV with sleek and bold looks throughout.

The Nissan LEAF NISMO RC

Nissan's world-leading expertise in electric vehicles and top-class motorsports experience have seamlessly come together in the Nissan LEAF NISMO RC – an exhilarating showcase of the power, innovation and excitement of Nissan electric vehicle technology.

The all-wheel-drive LEAF NISMO RC boasts more than double the maximum power and torque output of its predecessor, which was based on the first-generation LEAF and revealed in 2011. Delivering 322 hp and 640 Nm of instantly available torque, the LEAF NISMO RC offers lightning-quick acceleration, achieving the 0-100 km/h sprint in just 3.4 seconds.

The creation of the latest LEAF NISMO RC is not just for show; it acts as a testbed for future technological evolution and showcases the limitless potential of Nissan electric vehicles. It explores what can be achieved with an all-electric twin-motor and all-wheel-drive drivetrain, expressing Nissan's dedication to continually evolve and improve its EV models for drivers worldwide.

The LEAF NISMO RC shares its advanced technology with the Nissan LEAF road car – the world's pioneering EV launched in 2010 with more than 700,000 units sold worldwide.

The Nissan ARIYA

The Nissan ARIYA is an electric crossover that lets customers travel farther while enjoying greater driving excitement, confidence and comfort, and connectivity.

With a 100% electric powertrain, the ARIYA promises powerful acceleration and smooth, quiet operation. Drivers and passengers can relax and enjoy the ride thanks to autonomous driving technology, concierge-level assistance, seamless connectivity, and a spacious, lounge-like interior. With an estimated range of up to 610 kilometers (based on Japan WLTC cycle, subject to homologation), the no-compromise ARIYA is perfect for daily commutes and weekend road trips alike.

Formula E Overview

The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is an all-electric racing series that takes place on specially constructed city center street circuits around the world. In some instances, the championship also races on permanent motorsport circuits. The races are called E-Prix.

Teams

For the 2025/26 season, the FIA Formula E World Championship is made up of 10 teams, all with two cars and drivers. 20 cars line up on the grid for each race.

Calendar

• Pre-Season Testing – Valencia, Spain – 27-30 Oct 2025
• R1 – Sāo Paulo, Brazil – 06 Dec 2025
• R2 – Mexico City, Mexico – 10 Jan 2026
• R3 – Miami, USA – 31 Jan 2026
• R4 – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – 13 Feb 2026
• R5 – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – 14 Feb 2026
• R6 – Madrid, Spain – 21 Mar 2026
• R7 – Berlin, Germany – 02 May 2026
• R8 – Berlin, Germany – 03 May 2026
• R9 – Monte-Carlo, Monaco – 16 May 2026
• R10 – Monte-Carlo, Monaco – 17 May 2026
• R11 – Sanya, China – 20 Jun 2026
• R12 – Shanghai, China – 04 Jul 2026
• R13 – Shanghai, China – 05 Jul 2026
• R14 – Tokyo, Japan – 25 Jul 2026
• R15 – Tokyo, Japan – 26 Jul 2026
• R16– London, United Kingdom – 15 Aug 2026
• R17 – London, United Kingdom – 16 Aug 2026

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.

Teams must field at least two rookie drivers in Free Practice 1 over the course of the season, to give up-and-coming talent a taste of top tier electric motorsport.

POWER: 350KW 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 10 drivers, ordered based on their Drivers' World Championship position, battling at 300kW 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 350kW 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 10th-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: 300KW IN GROUP AND 350KW 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 2018/19 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 an extra 50kW of power – 350kW from the stock race power deployment of 300kW. 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 & PIT BOOST

Some events take place over a single day in order to minimize disruption to the host city. However, six events on the 2025/26 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.

Additionally, the first event of each double-header will feature Pit Boost, which is a mandatory 34-second stationary stop in the pit lane for an additional 10% of energy. 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.

Tires and allocation

The bespoke 18-inch treaded all-weather tires used by all teams and drivers are supplied by Hankook - official tire supplier of the FIA Formula E World Championship. 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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