Nissan e.dams complete preseason Formula E test in Valencia, Spain

Nissan e.dams has completed its preseason testing at Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain as it prepares for its season five debut in the ABB FIA Formula E championship.

The team finished the final day’s testing by running in wet conditions for the first time this morning. In total, Nissan e.dams completed 247 laps of all-important powertrain and energy management development at the Spanish circuit over the three days.

The Valencia test was the first time that all the Formula E teams have been on track together testing the new-for-season five “Gen 2” car which features a new battery, drivetrain, and aerodynamics.

2015-16 series champion and Formula E wins, poles and fastest lap record holder Sebastien Buemi was joined on track by ex-Formula Renault 3.5 champion and F1 junior driver, Oliver Rowland aboard the No. 22 Nissan e.dams entry.

Nissan e.dams highlights of the week included finishing on top of the timesheet for the first time in the Wednesday early afternoon session with Buemi at the wheel. The Swiss racer was also third fastest into the final Wednesday afternoon session.

Buemi’s Wednesday afternoon time put the Nissan e.dams package as the fourth fastest manufacturer overall for the week in Valencia.

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 electric vehicles for the road to develop the all-new powertrain for its Formula E race car.

Nissan’s Formula E program will show a new “performance side” of Nissan Intelligent Mobility – the company’s vision for changing how cars are powered, driven and integrated into society.

With testing now complete, the Nissan e.dams team will continue with off-track development with 57 days remaining until the first race in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on December 15.