Nissan Will Replace Renault in Formula E Racing Series

Nissan Motor Co. will join the Formula E electric race car series for the 2018-2019 season as alliance partner Renault SA leave to focus on the Formula One circuit.

Renault’s “e.dams” team (pictured) has won the Formula E series for the past three years and is leading Audi this year by a narrow 20 points. Nissan will be the first Japanese carmaker to join the series.

The other participating manufacturers this year in addition to Audi and Renault are BMW, Citroen, Jaguar and Mahindra & Mahindra. Mercedes-Benz and Porsche are scheduled to join the Formula E circuit for the 2019-2020 season.