Japanese OEM to compete in the all-electric FIA World Championship until at least 2030
Nissan announced its commitment to the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship until at least 2030, reinforcing its Ambition 2030 electrification plans. Running from Season 13 (2026/27) to Season 16 (2029/30), Formula E’s GEN4 technology will be the most advanced yet, and is set to continue the series’ status as the world’s most innovative laboratory for electric mobility solutions.
During a press conference held in Tokyo ahead of the first ever Formula E race in Japan, Nissan Formula E Team managing director and team principal Tommaso Volpe signed the official registration document for car manufacturers in the FIA Formula E World Championship for Seasons 13 (2026/27) to 16 (2029/30), together with FIA Senior Circuit Sport Director Marek Nawarecki and in the presence of Formula E Chief Executive Officer Jeff Dodds. The agreement ratifies Nissan’s commitment as a manufacturer to GEN4 of the sport, becoming the first constructor confirmed to take part in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship until 2030.
This decision will see Nissan’s involvement in Formula E stretch to at least 12 years, making it the company’s longest ever motorsport commitment to an FIA World Championship.
फॉर्मूला ई निसान को अपनी इलेक्ट्रिक वाहन तकनीक विकसित करने और सबसे कठिन प्रतिस्पर्धा के खिलाफ खुद को परखने के लिए एकदम सही माहौल प्रदान करता है, यह समझौता निसान की महत्वाकांक्षा 2030 की दिशा में एक और मील का पत्थर है - एक वास्तविक विद्युतीकृत कार निर्माता बनने की दीर्घकालिक योजना। कार्यक्रम विद्युतीकरण को कंपनी की दीर्घकालिक रणनीति के मूल में रखता है और निसान वित्तीय वर्ष 2024 और 2030 के बीच सभी खंडों को कवर करने के लिए 34 विद्युतीकृत मॉडल पेश करेगा, जिसमें विद्युतीकृत वाहनों के मॉडल मिश्रण के वित्तीय वर्ष 2026 तक वैश्विक स्तर पर 40% और दशक के अंत तक 60% तक बढ़ने की उम्मीद है।
Nissan’s involvement in the next generation of Formula E reaffirms its commitment to pioneering sustainable racing, aligning with its broader environmental goals. GEN4 technology will include cutting-edge features, such as enhanced energy efficiency with a regeneration capacity up to 700kW, an increased power output up to 600kW, and safety innovations, representing a significant step forward in electric vehicle racing technology. Nissan, the FIA and Formula E share the same vision regarding electrification, making this agreement a significant milestone and a natural next step for the future of electric motorsport.
Since joining the sport ahead of Season 5, Nissan has been dedicated to continuously growing its Formula E operations as it strives for further success. This includes the recent move of the Nissan Formula E Team headquarters to the Paris area, which has allowed access to the best facilities possible.
As a global brand, Nissan operates in every country on the current Formula E calendar and uses the series to promote EV technology across the world. In addition, Nissan also has several Research & Development centers across 16 markets, multiple production plants in 13 markets, and design studios in 5 markets, supporting the major presence the brand has in the territories visited by the series. Committing to Formula E until 2030 is proof of how important this FIA World Championship is to Nissan worldwide and the role it plays in the company’s commitment to make electric vehicles accessible to everyone, everywhere, and to a cleaner, safer, and more inclusive world.
Makoto Uchida, CEO, Nissan Motor Corporation: “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. We’re excited to see the future of electric racing unfold and to keep working towards a sustainable world for everyone.”
Tommaso Volpe, managing director and team principal, Nissan Formula E Team: "मैं एक निर्माता के रूप में फ़ॉर्मूला ई में अपने दीर्घकालिक भविष्य की पुष्टि करते हुए प्रसन्न हूँ। हमें 2030 तक साइन अप करने वाली पहली कंपनी होने पर भी गर्व है, जो निसान के लिए एक बड़ा साल है क्योंकि हमारा लक्ष्य हमारे एम्बिशन 2030 प्रतिज्ञा में निर्धारित लक्ष्यों को पूरा करना या उससे आगे निकलना है। फ़ॉर्मूला ई नई इलेक्ट्रिक तकनीक के लिए एक अविश्वसनीय परीक्षण स्थल है, और हम कम से कम सीज़न 16 के अंत तक विकास और प्रतिस्पर्धा जारी रखने के लिए इंतजार नहीं कर सकते। टीम एक ऊपर की ओर बढ़ रही है, और हमारा नया मुख्यालय भविष्य के विकास में बड़े पैमाने पर योगदान देगा, जिसमें उन्नत सुविधाएँ हमें भविष्य के सीज़न के लिए अपनी कार विकसित करने में मदद करेंगी। फ़ॉर्मूला ई ऑपरेशंस और FIA को उनके समर्थन के लिए बहुत-बहुत धन्यवाद - हम एक साथ काम करना जारी रखने के लिए बहुत उत्साहित हैं।"
Jeff Dodds, CEO, Formula E: “We’re very happy at Formula E to see Nissan extending their involvement in the series until 2030. Nissan shares our values of promoting sustainability around the world, striving for the best automotive performance through electric solutions. Having a truly global brand like Nissan, with great presence in every country we visit and beyond, is vital for us as a truly global championship. It not only helps us promote the series to a wider and more diverse audience, but also contributes enormously to promote EV technology worldwide. Nissan is a highly respected manufacturer that is perfectly aligned with our goals and values, and we’re excited to see the role the marque will play in the bright future ahead of us.”
Marek Nawarecki, FIA Senior Circuit Sport Director: “We’re delighted to have Nissan on board as a manufacturer in Formula E until 2030. We’re very excited for the next phase of our only all-electric FIA World Championship. 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.”
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