Sébastien Buemi, one of the most successful drivers in Formula E history and a LEAF owner, has explained how he has embraced electric vehicles on and off the track as part of Nissan’s ‘My Life with a Nissan LEAF’ series.
As a brand committed to electrification and achieving carbon neutrality, Sébastien’s passion for EVs perfectly mirrors that of Nissan’s.
Being a Nissan Global Ambassador and a current Nissan Formula E driver, EVs are an integral part of Sebastien’s professional and family life.
He said: “I drive electric every day on the school run and while I’m running errands around my home city in Switzerland. My Nissan LEAF enables me to enjoy the thrill of EV even when I’m not on the track.”
Sebastien has been completely won over by the power and efficiency of electric vehicles. And, like his Formula E racing car, his Nissan LEAF is positively bristling with advanced technology.
“Racing for Nissan in Formula E, I have been impressed by the exhilarating power delivery, acceleration and energy management that electric vehicles provide,” explains Sébastien.
“The LEAF brings excitement to my daily driving!”
Sébastien is one of many LEAF drivers who have been pleasantly surprised by the range of their EVs. In fact, Nissan research has found that 70 per cent of EV drivers found the range of their electric cars better than expected.
Sébastien also feels charging his LEAF is easy and stress-free thanks to the various ways of charging available and an infrastructure which has increased year after year. “In the last 10 years, charging point infrastructure has improved enormously,” he says.
“Even in Switzerland where I live, it’s really easy to find a charging point, making charging my LEAF a seamless experience.”
Through his participation in the ‘My Life with a Nissan LEAF’ series, Sébastien wants to reassure people of EV capabilities and demonstrate all the benefits they have to offer.
He joins the legendary football manager, Pep Guardiola and football pro, Eden Hazard in the electric movement motivating people to make the switch as well.
Tommaso Volpe, Nissan Global Motorsports Director for Formula E, commented: “For us, Formula E is about excitement, energy and environment. It’s great to see Sébastien adopting these principles and showcasing how these can be integrated in every day driving with his Nissan LEAF.
“Nissan aims to bring its expertise in transferring knowledge and technology between the racetrack and road. Inspired by the energy and the environment of Formula E, the Nissan LEAF is an electric vehicle loved by customers and Formula E drivers alike!”
