Japanese Carmaker Nissan has strengthened its partnership with successful Formula E Team Championship e.dams, in its bid to support electric mobility. The Formula E is the first global racing series composed of all electric race cars.
This is also the first participation of the Japanese brand in the innovative series and as the global leader in electric cars, with more than 350,000 Nissan LEAF vehicles sold.
Based in Le Mans, France, and co-founded by team principal Jean-Paul Driot, the e.dams organization emerged from DAMS, a leading contender in European open-wheel and sports car competition for more than 30 years.
In its previous partnership with Nissan’s alliance partner Renault, e.dams won the Team Championship in the first three seasons of Formula E. It also holds records for most wins and pole positions.
Roel de Vries, Corporate Vice President and Global Head of Marketing and Brand Strategy, said, “For Nissan’s first Formula E experience, it makes sense to partner with e.dams and be able to draw on the organization’s experience of winning races and championships.”
“The level of competition in Formula E will get even more intense for season five, with a series- mandated all-new car and powertrain. As part of our commitment to our partnership, Nissan has now purchased an ownership stake in the organization, and we’re excited to work with Jean-Paul and his team,” explained de Vries.
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Nissan and e.dams have begun testing the all-new “Gen2” Formula E car, which provides more power and range and eliminates the need for the midrace car swap that was a feature of Formula E during the first four seasons.