Nissan track tests its first Formula E cars

Nissan has made its debut in the ABB FIA Formula E electric racing championship with former series champion Sebastien Buemi shaking down both cars at Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Spain.

Buemi was ninth fastest in the morning session and improved one spot in the afternoon.

The Formula E victory, pole position, and fastest race lap record holder drove both cars as Nissan e.dams officially debuted its “Gen 2” Formula E car.

The new Formula E cars, which feature a new battery, powertrain, inverter, tyres, gearbox, and aerodynamics, proved to be significantly faster than the previous generation car.

Buemi’s fastest time was 3.722 seconds faster than last year’s fastest overall time at the Valencia pre-season test.

As the first Japanese company to enter Formula E, Nissan has drawn on its track record of selling more than 365,000 Nissan Leaf vehicles since introducing the model in 2010.

The company has used its experience building EVs for the road to develop the all-new powertrain for its Formula E race car.

Testing at Valencia continues.