Racing driver Sébastien Buemi lives electric mobility
My life with a Nissan LEAF: From the starting line to school runs, this Formula E driver has woven electric driving into all elements of his life
As part of the ‘My Life with a Nissan LEAF’ series, Sébastien Buemi, successful Formula E driver and LEAF owner, shares how he has embraced EVs on and off the track to inspire others to switch to 100% electric vehicles.
Buemi in Formula E
Buemi’s passion for EVs perfectly mirrors Nissan’s strong commitment to electrification and achieving carbon neutrality. Being a Nissan Global Ambassador and current e.dams driver in the all-electric series Formula E, Buemi has made EVs an integral part of his professional and family life.
“I drive electric every day, not just when I’m competing, but also on school runs and running errands around my home town in Switzerland. My Nissan LEAF enables me to enjoy the thrill of EV, even when I’m not on the track,” says Buemi.
Buemi in his Nissan LEAF
Ever since starting to compete in Formula E, he has been completely won over by the power and efficiency of electric vehicles. And, like his Formula E racing car, the advanced technology in Sébastien’s LEAF helps optimize on-road efficiency.
“Racing for Nissan e.dams in Formula E, I have been impressed by the exhilarating power delivery, acceleration and energy management that electric vehicles provide,” explains Buemi.
“The LEAF brings excitement to my daily driving! The instant rush of power from the innovative e-Pedal makes driving on the roads as fun as driving on the track and the LEAF’s battery efficiency, including its regenerative braking, makes the experience behind the wheel even more reassuring.”
Finding wonder in how far his LEAF can take him on one charge, Buemi joins a fleet of drivers surprised by the range of their EV. Nissan research in Europe shows that 70 per cent[1] of EV drivers state that the range autonomy of their electric car was better than expected before purchase.
[1] Data taken from a 2021 survey conducted by OnePoll and Nissan of 3,500 petrol and diesel, and 3,500 electric car owners from seven countries across the EU which examined EV satisfaction as well as attitudes other drivers have towards switching to zero emission motoring: https://europe.nissannews.com/en-GB/releases/tipping-point-70-of-european-drivers-would-consider-an-electric-vehicle-as-their-next-car
With his involvement in the ‘My Life with a Nissan LEAF series, Buemi wants to reassure people about the capabilities of EVs and to show all the benefits.
Nissan LEAF in Buemi’s home town in Switzerland
Tommaso Volpe, Nissan Global Motorsports Director for Formula E, said: “For us, Formula E is about excitement, energy and the environment. It’s great to see Sébastien adopting these principles and showcasing how these can be integrated in every day driving with his Nissan LEAF.”
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