FORMULA E
Last to Legends.
The story of Nissan’s Formula E glory.
In 2024, Nissan got hands-on, taking the reins of their next foray into Formula E — the greatest contest in electric motorsports. After years of frustrated potential, and missed opportunities, now it was Nissan alone in the cockpit — from design, to manufacturing, through to race-management, every aspect and responsibility came under their control.
In 2024, Nissan got hands-on, taking the reins of their next foray into Formula E — the greatest contest in electric motorsports. After years of frustrated potential, and missed opportunities, now it was Nissan alone in the cockpit — from design, to manufacturing, through to race-management, every aspect and responsibility came under their control.
In 2024, Nissan got hands-on, taking the reins of their next foray into Formula E — the greatest contest in electric motorsports. After years of frustrated potential, and missed opportunities, now it was Nissan alone in the cockpit — from design, to manufacturing, through to race-management, every aspect and responsibility came under their control.
The result?
Our first Driver's Championship and our best result to date - the fruits of decades of electric innovation, from the first mass market electric car to the brand new ways to move such as e-POWER.
Discover the story of the beginnings of a legacy.
Relive the legend
Fine tuning victory
Milliseconds, millimetres and milligrams -this is what it comes down to for our Formula E team. But the experience behind each incremental change is measured in decades. The success of the 24/25 season came through great leaps in two key areas of electric performance, informed by decades of expertise in electric mobility.
5%
An efficiency kick that can change it all.
The shorter the wires, the shorter the energy has to travel. More tightly integrated components led to less energy lost, reduced weight and moving parts, and fewer components to cool. Combined with state-of-the-art semiconductors and a precisely-refined motor, Nissan squeezed every drop of energy from the Gen3 battery, taking powertrain efficiency up to 95%.
100%
Battery management mastery
Even batteries appreciate good working conditions. Ultra-precise monitoring of hundreds of parameters, including cell-voltage, current, state of charge and temperature, helped maintain a precise temperature window and avoid overheating. The system also controlled power send-out, distributing power with absolute precision to every wheel, whilst closely managing energy regenerated through braking.
Mastery built on legacy
Before the innovations forged on the track, came those that inspired them.
Since 2006, we’ve been pioneering the thrill of electric mobility.
2010
the launch of Nissan LEAF
The spark that lit an electric revolution, and one that’s still in motion, bringing the exhilarating experience of instant acceleration to the masses.
2017
e-PEDAL
One pedal, all the power. A total reinvention of what it means to drive, with one pedal for both acceleration and braking, bringing relief in stop-start traffic, and helping charge the battery through regenerative braking.
2021
e-POWER Hybrid*
Combustion or electric? We found the most irreverent response. A new combination of a petrol-fuelled engine, and an electric battery, providing forceful acceleration, reducing emissions compared to combustion engines, and significantly upgrading the driving experience.
2022
e-4ORCE*
Absolute precision in elegant motion. Masterful control of driving power, delivered to each wheel at the optimum moment for a new level of handling, and a more confident drive on any terrain.
2025
the launch of ARIYA Nismo*
An exercise in technological and sporting indulgence. Nissan ARIYA Nismo pushes the limits of EV performance and driving experience, with intense acceleration, precision handling and a design finish that injects the clean image of EV power with red hot energy.
2026
V2L*
True charging freedom — V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) gives you new-found control of the energy, allowing you to power external devices like tools and appliances up to 3.6 kW — even providing emergency electricity during outages. It’s your energy, to use however you want.
More from Nissan
Nissan Intelligent Mobility
A suite of advanced technology that creates a whole new way of driving that gives you peace of mind, opens up new experiences, and connects you to your world and those around you. The future of driving has arrived. And it’s exciting.
*Model not yet available in South Africa. Look out for any new model updates on the Nissan website and Nissan’s social media.