Nissan strategizes electric vehicle improvements via Formula E racing competition
Nissan Revamps Nismo Division with Formula E Technology
Nissan is set to revitalize its Nismo division by leveraging technology and expertise from its Formula E electric racing program. The Japanese automaker aims to develop next-generation high-performance electric vehicles (EVs) with prototypes based on conventional chassis, incorporating advanced Formula E-derived technologies.
Key to this strategy is the development of the Gen4 Formula E cars, which will feature a twin-motor all-wheel drive setup similar to the current race cars. This setup is expected to produce around 789 horsepower starting from the 2026/2027 season, significantly higher than current models.
Nissan's goal is to integrate race-bred innovations from Formula E into its road cars, particularly focusing on the performance and efficiency of the Gen4 cars. The company believes that the development of these high-performance electric cars will mark a significant point for potential technology transfers to future Nissan road products.
Tommaso Volpe, Head of Nissan's Formula E operations, has articulated a vision where Formula E acts as a testbed for innovations that subsequently enrich Nissan's high-performance road car lineup. He believes that the performance and efficiency of the Gen4 cars will be pushed to the limit, potentially leading to technology transfers to future Nissan road products.
Expected future Nismo EVs, such as the Ariya and the Leaf successor, will feature bold styling, improved handling dynamics inspired by motorsport, and zero-emission technologies. Nissan aims to compete with performance EVs from brands like Tesla and Hyundai's N division.
The regulations for Gen4 Formula E cars were developed in an open conversation with manufacturers, with Nissan and other manufacturers pushing for all-wheel drive. This collaboration between motorsport and road car development at Nissan is intended to re-establish the company's identity in the EV space.
While there is no information provided about the timeline for the development or launch of these high-performance electric cars, Nissan is actively exploring their development as part of its turnaround move. The aim is to create prototypes that will serve as platforms for future Nismo EVs that combine motorsport performance with everyday usability.
- Nissan plans to integrate Formula E race-bred innovations into its high-performance road car lineup, focusing on electric vehicles (EVs) such as the Ariya and the Leaf successor.
- The Nismo division is expected to develop next-generation high-performance electric vehicles (EVs) based on conventional chassis, incorporating advanced Formula E technology.
- The Gen4 Formula E cars, featuring a twin-motor all-wheel drive setup, will produce around 789 horsepower, setting a new standard for performance and efficiency in the automotive industry.
- Nissan's goal is to re-establish its identity in the EV space, competing with brands like Tesla and Hyundai's N division, by creating high-performance electric cars with motorsport-inspired handling dynamics and zero-emission technologies.
