YOKOHAMA, Japan (July 8, 2025) – Shell and Nissan Formula E Team have announced the continuation of their long-running technical partnership in the FIA Formula E World Championship.
Building on the partners’ commitment to innovation and technology leadership, Nissan Formula E Team and Shell plan to further collaborate in R&D to explore new opportunities to provide more efficient and sustainable lubricant solutions to unleash the best performance.
Shell has worked with Nissan Formula E Team to co-develop a bespoke range of Shell EV-Plus E-Transmission and E-Thermal fluids to extract the maximum performance across Seasons 11 and 12. The bespoke fluids are specifically designed for high speed, wheel-to-wheel street racing, where effective thermal management is essential to cope with the extreme demands placed on the Nissan Formula E powertrain.
This renewal will extend the strong technical collaboration, which has and will continue to be crucial in enabling a robust track to road performance philosophy.
Tommaso Volpe, managing director and team principal, Nissan Formula E Team, said: “We’re very proud to be continuing our technical collaboration with Shell. Our work together on the eFluids for the car in recent years has contributed to improve our performance, and we look to build on this even further. By integrating Shell’s cutting-edge lubricant technology with Nissan’s leading innovation in Formula E, we are accelerating a future where high-performance engineering and sustainability drive hand in hand. We’re looking forward to continuing our work with Shell to unlock the full potential of our Nissan Formula E powertrains, ensure peak performance, and pave the way for smarter, cleaner mobility solutions worldwide.”
Aysun Akik, Shell Lubricants’ Vice President of New Business Development and Global Key Accounts: “We are proud to renew our partnership with Nissan Formula E Team as its strategic technical partner and exclusive supplier of lubricants. This technical partnership with Nissan Formula E Team is a testament to Shell’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of electric vehicle performance. This partnership embodies our shared commitment to decarbonization and push the limit of efficiency, reliability and sustainability. The development of our Shell EV-Plus Fluids has been driven by the extreme demands of Formula E, allowing us to innovate and deliver cutting-edge lubricant technology that enhances both on-track performance and the development of electrified mobility solutions for the road.”
Tom Kassell, Shell’s Motorsports Partnership Lead: “Our partnership with Nissan Formula E Team is a significant milestone in our journey to deliver exceptional results. By pushing the boundaries of innovation and excellence, we are committed to developing top-tier products that will shape the future of racing and mobility. This collaboration is a testament to our dedication to achieving superior performance and sustainability in the world of electric vehicle racing.”
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About Nissan in Formula E
Nissan made its all-electric racing debut in Season 5 (2018/19) of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship, becoming the first and only Japanese manufacturer to enter the series.
In Season 7 (2020/21), Nissan announced its long-term involvement in Formula E and its commitment to the GEN3 era, which will run from Season 9 (2022/23) through to the end of Season 12 (2025/26) of the all-electric racing series.
In April 2022, Nissan acquired the e.dams race team, with the Japanese automaker taking full ownership of its involvement in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
In June 2022, Nissan announced it would supply its Nissan EV powertrain technology to McLaren Racing for the entirety of the Formula E GEN3 era.
On 28th March 2024, ahead of the first ever Tokyo E-Prix, Nissan announced its long term commitment to Formula E, becoming the first manufacturer to sign up for the GEN4 era, which runs until 2030, reinforcing its pledge to its Ambition 2030 electrification targets.
For Season 11 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, the Nissan Formula E drivers are Oliver Rowland and Norman Nato.
Nissan races 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 its operations and the life cycle of its products by 2050, Nissan intends to electrify every all-new vehicle offering by the early 2030s in key markets. The Japanese automaker aims to bring its expertise in transferring knowledge and technology between the racetrack and road for better electric vehicles for customers.
About Formula E
The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship became the first global sport to be certified with a net zero carbon footprint from inception back in 2020, having invested in certified climate-protecting projects in all race markets to offset emissions from every season of electric racing.
All cars in the championship are powered by electricity, with the series acting as a competitive platform to test and develop the latest in electric technology.
The World’s greatest manufacturers race against each other on street circuits and Formula E promotes the adoption of sustainable mobility in city centers in a bid to combat air pollution and lessen the effects of climate change.