YOKOHAMA, Japan (May 8, 2025) – Nissan Formula E Team has launched its first ever video game – ‘NISMO Electric Racer Tokyo’. The retro-inspired arcade game has been created in collaboration with Japanese Illustrator Kentaro Yoshida to mark the arrival of the FIA Formula E World Championship to Japan for the team’s home race in Tokyo on May 17-18.

The game embodies the spirit of Tokyo’s electric streets while honoring the city’s iconic gaming culture. Developed in an 8-bit visual style resembling classic 90s arcade games and brought to life by Yoshida, players take control of a stylized Nissan Formula E car through a Tokyo cityscape featuring Mount Fuji and cherry blossom trees.

Players can get behind the wheel on their PC or mobile and navigate a Tokyo street circuit at 322kph – simulating the high-speed excitement of Formula E.

The game is available to play from today at www.NismoElectricRacer.com and launches alongside a 90s-inspired video game advert, blending gameplay with real life race footage. Nissan Formula E Team drivers Oliver Rowland and Norman Nato are set toregister their highest scores ahead of the E-Prix, with fans able to test themselves against the professionals and post their own scores to the leaderboard.

The game’s illustrator Kentaro Yoshida, originally hailing from Japan, is known for his pastel toned style, bold line-work and quirky characters. NISMO Electric Racer Tokyo’ is his first foray into the gaming world. Yoshida’s unique style will also debut on track at the Tokyo E-Prix, having worked on a special edition livery that reimagines the team’s existing Sakura-themed design. The unique design will be unveiled across NISMO social channels and during an event on May 14th at Nissan’s Global Headquarters in Yokohama.

Tommaso Volpe, managing director and team principal, Nissan Formula E Team, commented: “We’re very excited to return to our home E-Prix in Tokyo. This race is not only a major moment for us as a team, but also a chance to celebrate our Japanese heritage. With ‘NISMO Electric Racer Tokyo’ we’ve created something that captures the energy we bring to the track while celebrating Japan’s legendary gaming culture. We’ve had a good season so far and we’re ready to give it our all in Tokyo to deliver excitement both on and off the track.”

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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.

More information
Global.NissanNews.com/FormulaEPressKit

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.

Contact
Maria De Juana
Head of Communications, Formula E, Nissan Motor Co.
Phone: +33-6 17 36 37 61
mdejuana@nissan-europe.com

More information
Nissan Global Newsroom
Nismo.com

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