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Nissan's commitment to Formula E has always been about more than winning races. Every lap completed, every technology tested and every engineering breakthrough helps shape the next generation of Nissan electric vehicles that customers will drive on UK roads.
As Formula E prepares to enter its exciting new GEN4 era, Nissan is once again at the forefront of innovation. The next generation of Formula E race car promises significantly greater performance, advanced all-wheel drive technology and even more opportunities for technology transfer between the race circuit and Nissan's future production vehicles.
For customers considering an electric vehicle such as the Nissan ARIYA, All-New Nissan LEAF, All-New Nissan MICRA or X-Trail e-POWER, the developments taking place on the racetrack today could influence the technology you'll experience in your next Nissan.
GEN4 represents the fourth generation of Formula E's all-electric race car and marks the biggest technical advancement in the championship's history.
Compared with the current GEN3 Evo cars, the new generation delivers:
The result is expected to be the fastest, most technologically advanced Formula E racing ever seen.
One of the biggest advantages of Nissan's involvement in Formula E is its "Track to Road" philosophy.
Rather than developing racing technology in isolation, Nissan's engineers continually transfer knowledge between its Formula E programme and the company's production electric vehicles.
This works in both directions.
Lessons learned while developing the original Nissan LEAF helped shape Nissan's Formula E programme, while innovations developed on the racetrack continue to improve the efficiency, performance and control systems found in Nissan's latest electric vehicles.
Tommaso Volpe, managing director and team principal, Nissan Formula E Team:
"The possibility to transfer between the worlds of road and track has become much wider because electrification is a more flexible technology. The same motor can be utilised in many different ways and solutions that are applied in developing a powertrain for Formula E can be also applied to road cars, and vice versa.
"One of the key reasons Nissan decided to commit to Formula E until 2030 is because we can create this link between our R&D and the car that we are racing. The GEN3 Evo with which we won the driver's championship last year was heavily influenced by advanced R&D in Japan in the development of its hardware, specifically the gearbox and the motor. This influence massively improved the energy efficiency of its powertrain.
"Our e-4ORCE technology proves Nissan is one of the leaders in all-wheel drive technology. There is a huge opportunity with GEN4 to transfer the strong expertise of Nissan in all-wheel drive to Formula E cars and then back into our road cars. In motorsport you are simply using the same technical solutions in a context which is much more extreme."
One of the most exciting developments in GEN4 is the introduction of permanent all-wheel drive.
This creates even greater opportunities for Nissan engineers to refine and develop the company's award-winning e-4ORCE all-wheel control technology.
Already available on the Nissan ARIYA and Nissan X-Trail e-POWER, e-4ORCE intelligently manages power delivery and braking between all four wheels to deliver:
By continuing to develop all-wheel drive systems under the extreme demands of Formula E racing, Nissan can accelerate innovation for future production vehicles.
All-wheel drive has long been a defining feature of Nissan performance.
From the legendary R32 Nissan Skyline GT-R, affectionately known around the world as "Godzilla", through to today's advanced electric and electrified vehicles, Nissan has consistently used motorsport to develop technologies that improve everyday driving.
GEN4 represents the next chapter in that journey.
Formula E continues to be recognised as one of the world's most sustainable motorsport championships.
The new GEN4 regulations introduce even greater environmental ambitions, including:
These innovations align closely with Nissan's long-term commitment to more sustainable mobility and cleaner transportation.
Formula E's expanding global calendar will also introduce several iconic racing circuits.
The 2027 London E-Prix moves to the famous Brands Hatch circuit for a spectacular double-header event over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend, joining internationally recognised venues including Circuit of the Americas and Zandvoort.
A new high-downforce "E-Prix Unleashed" race format is also set to make its debut during selected double-header weekends.
Sam Bird, reserve and development driver, Nissan Formula E Team:
"Formula E has evolved enormously and is now almost a different category. The power output, the driving quality, the technology involved – everything has gone through the roof. GEN4 represents our biggest jump yet, with almost double the output, and it's an enormous amount of power under your right foot. It feels like you're leaving your physical body behind and pushing forward. It's quite unbelievable to drive.
"It's going to be thrilling for spectators to see 22 of the world's best drivers going 200mph-plus in these awesome machines. Some of the pack races can be so entertaining. You've got drivers who've qualified at the back yet still have the quality to win the race. You can't say that about any other category.
"What truly sets Formula E apart as a race series is the relevance of its technology. We're able to supply Nissan with relevant software that can then be placed into the production line to make its road cars of tomorrow more advanced and efficient."
Oliver Rowland, driver, Nissan Formula E Team:
"GEN4 is a huge step in the right direction for Formula E. It will look impressive from the outside and all the drivers are really excited about it. I think it will give Formula E even more credibility and drivers from other categories will have even more respect for it. When we compare lap times, I'm sure we'll see a big jump forward."
"The power the GEN4 car has is quite eye-opening. The high downforce offers lots of grip compared to what we're used to and there's so many new technical options, with the differential, four-wheel drive and more power on the front axle. We've got almost double the power, so the acceleration is incredible and everything happens a lot faster."
Tommaso Volpe, managing director and team principal, Nissan Formula E Team:
"The GEN4 car is another animal. I think people will be surprised by its performance and it will help convince the very few old traditional motor sport fans who are still sceptical about Formula E to appreciate this sport."
Alberto Longo, Co-Founder & Chief Championship Officer, Formula E:
"We are incredibly proud to unveil our biggest and most ambitious calendar to date. Expanding to 21 races across 13 iconic cities is a huge milestone, and welcoming world-renowned tracks like COTA in Austin, Zandvoort, and Brands Hatch provides the ultimate stage to showcase our new GEN4 era. The tracks are faster, the competition is fiercer, and we cannot wait to get this historic season underway."
Formula E continues to demonstrate how motorsport can accelerate innovation for everyday drivers.
Whether it's advances in battery efficiency, intelligent all-wheel drive, regenerative braking or connected technology, the lessons learned through Nissan Formula E are helping shape the next generation of electric vehicles available to customers across the UK.
Visit your local Western & Barnetts Nissan retailer to discover the latest All-New Nissan LEAF, All-New Nissan MICRA, Nissan ARIYA and Nissan X-Trail e-POWER. Our Nissan specialists will be happy to explain how technology developed at the highest level of electric motorsport is delivering smarter, safer and more enjoyable driving experiences on the road today.
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