Nissan has today announced it will be committed 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 sure to continue the series’ status as the world’s most innovative laboratory for electric mobility solutions.
During a press conference in Tokyo ahead of the first Formula E race to be held in Japan, Nissan Formula E Team MD 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).
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.
With Formula E providing the perfect environment for Nissan to develop its electric vehicle technology and test itself against the toughest competition, this agreement marks yet another milestone towards Nissan’s Ambition 2030 – a long-term plan to become a truly electrified car manufacturer.
Makoto Uchida, CEO, Nissan Motor Corporation, said: “We’re extremely pleased to continue our involvement in Formula E until 2030. 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 of the Nissan Formula E Team, said: “I’m delighted to confirm our long-term future in Formula E. We’re proud to be the first company to sign up until 2030, which is a big year for Nissan as we aim to match or exceed the targets set out in our Ambition 2030 pledge. Formula E is an incredible testing ground for new electric technology, and we can’t wait to continue to develop and compete until at least the end of Season 16.”
Jeff Dodds, CEO of Formula E, commented: “We’re very happy to see Nissan extend their involvement in the series until 2030. Nissan shares our values of promoting sustainability around the world and 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.”