- 100% electric car Nissan LEAF generates power to move carts on a slotted motorsport track at the brand’s Fan Village stand
- Official team of the Japanese brand prepares to run on the street circuit that passes through the Sambódromo in the capital of São Paulo
SÃO PAULO – This Saturday, March 25, São Paulo will be the first city in Brazil to host a Formula E E-Prix, a world championship for 100% electric cars, and, as part of its commitment to electric mobility, Nissan will be with your team on the tracks and also present in different actions of the race. The only Japanese brand in the category will even electrify a slot car racing track with a LEAF – slot cars or, as it is better known in Brazil, autorama – which will be in the Fan Village, the entertainment area set up next to the track.
Nissan has participated in Formula E since the 5th season (2018/2019) and in the current, 9th season of the category, debuts the Generation 3 (Gen3) cars, which have an engine on each axle, adding up to 600kW of power. With this, the single-seater can exceed 320 km/h. Nissan cars bring references to Sakura (cherry tree) in their paintwork, reinforcing their Japanese DNA. They are piloted by French-Argentine Sacha Fenestraz and Frenchman Norman Nato.
Outside the lanes of the street circuit, which will pass through the Sambódromo de São Paulo, the public attending the race will also be able to drive electric cars. In this case, cars specially made to compete on an slot machine track at the Nissan stand, which will be in the Fan Village. Anyone who wants to drive the small models and compete for exclusive prizes can enroll directly at the booth. And the fun will be guaranteed by an innovative technology: all the energy will be provided by a Nissan LEAF, a world icon of electrification that has already had more than 1,000 units sold in Brazil.
The LEAF is showing its unique bidirectional charging capacity at the event, which allows it to “charge” energy back to the grid, using V2G technology (vehicle-to-grid, from the vehicle to the grid), or directly to electrical appliances, with V2X (vehicle-to-anything) technology. Thus, the vehicle serves to store and generate energy as a kind of battery on wheels.
In the same way that it is being used to supply power to the rift motorsport track, the two-way capability of the Nissan LEAF allows its battery charge to be used to “fuel” other types of devices, regardless of whether or not there is an electrical grid. , or even residential and commercial properties. This can make the grid more stable and sustainable, as well as help consumers manage their energy supply. And it also serves as a resource in case of emergency situations that make the use of energy from the grid unfeasible. Nissan already applies the system in Japan and Europe.
In this pioneering race in Brazil, Nissan will also provide vehicles to be used by the organization during assembly, training and race days. Thus, the brand reinforces, once once more, that it is going beyond selling electric cars in Brazil, seeking to contribute to consolidating the culture of electric mobility and expanding technological knowledge in the country.
Nissan LEAF 2023
The 2023 lineup of Nissan’s 100% electric differs from the previous one by the front appearance, which includes a new grille format and front bumper. The headlight styling has also been revised and now features a black interior finish (previously chrome). The five-spoke 17-inch alloy wheels bring a new bold and aggressive design. The model also debuts the new Nissan logo, positioned on the front grille, on the trunk lid, in the center of the wheels and on the steering wheel.
To increase comfort, the Nissan LEAF has a Bose audio system, a premium brand of automotive sound. Another novelty is the intelligent internal rearview mirror, which uses cameras to reproduce images from the rear of the vehicle in the internal rearview mirror with an LCD screen. In this way, seen by the driver, the image is clear, without blind spots or interference from the rear seat headrests, for example.
The charging system located at the front of the vehicle is also new. In addition to ChadeMo, for fast charging, the Nissan LEAF now comes with a type 2 input, the European standard, with seven pins, more common at charging points in Brazil.
The Nissan LEAF is equipped with a suite of advanced technologies. It has, for example, the innovative e-Pedal, which allows the driver to simplify movements when accelerating, decelerating and stopping the car, as he can only use the accelerator pedal for all these actions – something revolutionary and that represents a new way to drive.
With a modern e-powertrain, the LEAF offers great energy efficiency through 40 kWh lithium-ion batteries. The set offers a stimulating performance by delivering power equivalent to 150 horsepower (110 kW) and torque of 32.6 kgfm. It’s zero-emission performance.
Already to ensure the safety of the occupants, the model comes with the Nissan Intelligent Safety Shield. This intelligent safety shield integrates systems such as: Intelligent Lane Departure Alert, Intelligent Lane Departure Prevention System, Intelligent Emergency Brake Assist, Intelligent Speed Control, Blind Spot Warning System, Intelligent 360° Vision with Detector of Motion, Intelligent Driver Attention Alert, Tire Pressure Monitoring System and Rear Cross Traffic Alert.
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About Nissan in Formula E
- Nissan debuted in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in Season 5 (2018/2019), becoming the first and only Japanese automaker to participate in the all-electric category.
- In Season 7 (2020/2021), Nissan announced its long-term commitment to Formula E and the Generation 3 (Gen3) car era, which runs from Season 9 (2022/2023) until the end of Season 12 (2025/2026) of the category.
- With the acquisition of escuderia e.dams in April 2022, Nissan took full control of its stake in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
- In June 2022, Nissan announced that it will supply its electric powertrain technology to McLaren Racing throughout the Gen3 era of Formula E.
- Norman Nato and Sacha Fenestraz will drive for the Nissan Formula E Team in Season 9 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
- Nissan is competing in Formula E to bring the excitement and fun of zero-emission electric vehicles to a global audience. As part of its goal to achieve carbon neutrality across all operations and product lifecycles by 2050, Nissan aims to electrify all new vehicles sold by the early 2030s in all major markets. The Japanese automaker intends to use its expertise in transferring know-how and technology between the tracks and the streets, to offer even better electric vehicles to its customers.
About Formula E
Since it was created in 2020, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship has been the first global sport to be certified with a net zero carbon footprint, with investments in certified climate protection projects in all countries hosting its races to offset the emissions of each season.
All cars in the championship are electrically powered, making the series a competitive platform for testing and developing the latest electric powertrain technologies.
The biggest builders on the planet compete with each other on street circuits and Formula E promotes the adoption of sustainable mobility in urban centers, betting on combating atmospheric pollution and reducing the effects of climate change.
