Andretti switches to Nissan for Formula E

Andretti Global has confirmed its long-expected move to Nissan powertrains for the 2026-27 Formula E season.

Announced on the eve of Nissan’s home race, the Tokyo E-Prix, the multi-year agreement will coincide with the start of the new GEN4 regulations.

“Formula E remains an important part of our global motorsports strategy, and partnering with Nissan for the GEN4 era is a significant step for Andretti Formula E,” said Andretti Global's president, Jill Gregory. “Nissan has established itself as one of the championship’s leading competitors, and we believe this partnership provides a strong foundation to compete for race wins and championships.”

Andretti has been with Porsche for the entirety of the GEN3 era following on from its spell as the works BMW operation in GEN2, but it hasn’t always been a harmonious relationship. Andretti won the drivers’ title in the first season of the ruleset, 2022-23 with Pascal Wehrlein winning the following year, but the two have frequently clashed on track while both teams themselves have had disagreements.

Speaking to RACER earlier this season, Andretti team principal Roger Griffiths acknowledged “it's been fairly public knowledge about the breakdown in relationship,” but added that “I think we found a way to work together” and “the relationship that we have now is probably as good as it's ever been.” Nevertheless, a split was inevitable, and a switch to Nissan the most obvious next step.

“As an early pioneer of electric vehicles, Nissan has developed vast knowledge in this category and through their time in Formula E have shown how immensely competitive they can be” said Griffiths. “It’s these characteristics that align so well with the approach of Andretti Formula E and why we are extremely proud to be aligned with the Japanese manufacturer entering the highly anticipated GEN4 era in Formula E.”

The agreement will give Nissan a customer team once again, something it has been lacking since McLaren’s exit from Formula E at the end of last season. With that, it will have the chance to compete on a more equal footing with the likes of Porsche and Jaguar for manufacturers’ honors, with both having at least one customer team in addition to factory entries.

“We’re delighted to welcome Andretti Formula E as our customer team for the GEN4 era,” said Nissan team principal Tommaso Volpe. “Formula E is an increasingly competitive championship, and having a strong partner is an important part of maximizing both performance and technical development.

“Andretti is one of the most successful names in motorsport, including Formula E, where it has established itself as one of the leading teams in the sport, consistently competing at the front and securing a drivers’ world championship. We look forward to working closely together and building a strong partnership.”

Nissan's chief performance officer, Guillaume Cartier, added: “Formula E continues to play an important role within Nissan’s global electrification strategy. Our collaboration with Andretti Formula E and TWG Motorsports supports our goals in the sport and strengthens our commitment to the championship.

“We look forward to leveraging each other’s expertise to achieve success on and off the track, demonstrating our leadership in our respective industries and generating excitement to audiences around the world.”

In its first season with Nissan, Andretti will continue to field its current driver line-up of Dennis and Felipe Drugovich, who made his debut this season and has already claimed a podium finish in the second race of the Monaco E-Prix and a pole position last time out in Shanghai.

In Tokyo this weekend, as well as announcing the forthcoming partnership with Nissan, Andretti has also collaborated with Japanese automotive brand Liberty Walk with both cars sporting a spectacular chrome livery (pictured, top) for the two night races, and the team kit and race suits also changing for the weekend.