Nissan has made an announcement today that they will be committed to the FIA Formula E championship until at least the year 2030. This commitment will take them into the GEN4 era of the championship. The announcement was made at a press conference in Tokyo, just before the city’s first E-Prix. Tommaso Volpe, Nissan’s Managing Director and Team Principal, signed the official registration for FE manufacturers for Seasons 13 through until 16. As a symbol of perseverance and good luck, Volpe was presented with a personalised Japanese Daruma doll by FE’s CEO Jeff Dodds.
According to Formula E, this agreement highlights a long-term partnership that aims to advance electric racing technology. It also showcases the dedication of Formula E, Nissan, and the FIA to push the boundaries of electric mobility and innovation on a global scale. In an official statement, Volpe expressed his delight in confirming Nissan’s long-term future in Formula E as a manufacturer. He also mentioned that Nissan is proud to be the first company to sign up until 2030, as it aligns with their goals set out in their Ambition 2030 pledge. Volpe emphasized that Formula E provides an incredible testing ground for new electric technology and they are excited to continue developing and competing until at least the end of Season 16. He expressed gratitude to Formula E Operations and the FIA for their support and looked forward to continuing their collaboration.
Dodds, from Formula E, expressed happiness at Nissan’s extension of involvement in the series until 2030. He highlighted that Nissan shares the values of promoting sustainability and striving for the best automotive performance through electric solutions. Dodds also emphasized the importance of having a global brand like Nissan, as it helps promote the series to a wider and more diverse audience and contributes to the promotion of EV technology worldwide. He praised Nissan as a highly respected manufacturer that is aligned with Formula E’s goals and values, and expressed excitement for the role Nissan will play in the future of the championship.
Season 10 has been a positive one for Nissan, with the works team achieving two third place finishes with Oliver Rowland. Additionally, their powertrain assisted NEOM McLaren’s Sam Bird in securing victory in Sao Paulo.