Nissan presented its Formula E Gen3 and its own team for the electric single-seater competition in Madrid

Nissan  has chosen Madrid as the venue for the presentation of its new  Formula E project , which coincides with the arrival of the Gen3 of these 100% electric racing cars. We have been there and we will tell you the keys to the Japanese brand's commitment to this competition.

I think it's fair to start by remembering that Nissan has been racing for  85 years  and they want that commitment to motorsport to continue into the future through Formula E. This competition, they say, perfectly fulfills their commitment to a fully electrified society. 

two French pilots

Before starting to talk about the car and the innovations it incorporates, it is important to know the drivers who will be behind the wheel. Nissan has opted for two French drivers with different profiles and levels of experience.

Norman Nato  arrives in the team with youth as the main asset, but having at the same time been vice-champion in Super Formula 2022. The Frenchman Nato will compete in the car n ° 17.

On the other, there is  Sacha Fenestraz , a driver who already has experience and even some Formula E victories under his belt. The Franco-Argentinian Fenestraz will drive car n°23.

Both drivers will come into contact with the new Gen3 on the track during the official pre-season tests which will take place at the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia from  December 13 to 16 .

A car in Nissan colors and a nod to Japan

Tommaso Volpe, Managing Director of Nissan Formula E Team, commented: “  Next season is a big moment for the championship, with the introduction of the new Gen3s. But it's also essential for us at Nissan, with the team operating under its new name. as we take full ownership of our Formula E operations. Everyone at Nissan is very excited about this new start, very motivated to take on this new challenge and very eager to get started .

The brand has taken over the  e.DANS team  with which it has been in competition until now, and now the overall management of the project depends on Nissan. For this reason, they wanted the car to have a new look which, from my point of view, is very successful.

The Nissan Gen3 sports a decoration inspired by  cherry blossoms  , but at the same time it also recovers the red and white colors that have marked the latest Nissan competition weapons.

The team's choice to incorporate Japan's national flower into its Season 9 livery is not only a nod to the team's Japanese DNA, but also symbolizes and celebrates a new beginning. This will be  Nissan's fifth year in Formula E , but the first with a 100% clean team.

The new Formula E single-seaters, faster but still

Formula E season 9 will be marked by the arrival of a  new generation  of cars, the third since the launch of the championship created by Alejandro Agag 9 years ago.

The new single-seaters are still  all identical  in design. Marked by very angular shapes, seen from the front the upper part of the body has a triangular shape.

The sides are completely enclosed, and the rear fender assembly is marked by a  very low and narrow plane  flanked on the sides by two diagonal sections.

New cars are more powerful. They deliver  350KW  of power and this allows them to reach speeds of  320 km/h  and regenerate 600KWh of energy. Compared to the Gen1, the Gen3 are 75% more powerful, the top speed has increased by 95 km/h and they generate six times more.

Formula E Season 9   unfolds with a record schedule of  17 races  scheduled, including first visits to India, South Africa and Brazil, before ending the year at the already classic London E-Prix.