Nissan Formula E Team Debuts Teal Livery In London To Celebrate New Leaf EV

Nissan Formula E Team Debuts Teal Livery In London To Celebrate New Leaf EV originally appeared on Autoblog.

Nissan is putting its electric credentials front and center this weekend as it rolls into the ABB FIA Formula E finale in London with a brand-new teal blue livery — and this isn’t just a paint job for the sake of it. The special edition design celebrates the launch of the next-generation, UK-builtNissan Leaf, a car the company calls its most important EV since the original arrived in 2010. Whether the reborn Leaf lives up to that billing remains to be seen, but at least Nissan’s Formula E team looks the part as it heads into a tense championship decider.

A Celebration Of The Leaf — On Track And In Spirit

With Oliver Rowland already crownedDrivers’ World Championfollowing his win in Berlin, Nissan now turns its attention to themanufacturers’ and teams’ titles, sitting second in both standings ahead of the final double-header. To mark the moment, the team’s iconic cherry blossom livery has been transformed into a striking teal blue — a nod to the2026 Nissan Leaf, which will be built in the UK and is, finally,not embarrassing to look at.

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This revamped Leaf is more than a facelift. Now asleek, aerodynamic crossover, it ditches the fridge-on-wheels silhouette of the previous generation and adds usable space and improved performance. It’s being hailed as a massive leap forward byNissan insiders, and with good reason — it has to be. The previous Leaf may have been the poster child for early EVs, but today’s market wants a vehicle that cando it all, not just save you petrol money. Thankfully, the new one seems to get that memo.Still, things haven’t been entirely smooth. Production plans have reportedly been scaled back due toChina’s rare earth export restrictions, which have caused headaches across the industry. Just weeks before the car’s full debut, reports emerged that Nissan would becutting output of the Leafdue to supply chain issues. That’s not exactly the triumphant return the company had in mind.

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Back To London — And The Scene Of Glory

This weekend’s races at London’sExCeL Centrewill be anything but routine. It’s the only semi-indoor track on the calendar, with a twisty, narrow 2.09-km layout that snakes through the exhibition hall and around the Royal Victoria Docks. It’s not exactly Monaco, but it’s got character — and crucially, overtaking here is a nightmare. That meansqualifying will be everything, and Nissan’s strategy team will need to be on point withAttack Modedeployment and energy management. On-track action gets underway with Free Practice at 16:00 (UTC+1) local time on Friday, with qualifying taking place at 12:20 and lights out at 17:00 on both Saturday and Sunday.Last year, Rowland pulled off a storming drive from ninth to first here, sealing a hugely popular win in front of home fans. His teammate Norman Nato, returning after a brief absence, has quietly impressed at this circuit too, scoring points in three of the last four races. With both drivers comfortable at ExCeL and nothing to lose on the drivers’ side, Nissan will throw everything at closing the gap in the team standings.And if that teal livery looks good crossing the finish line first, all the better. It’s a neat PR moment for a brand that needs every bit of positive momentum it can get. After all, the new Leaf iscentral to Nissan’s global EV strategy— a car with nearly 700,000 predecessors and, hopefully, a much brighter future.

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All Eyes On The Finish Line

Withmanufacturers’ and team titles still in play, the pressure is on. But Nissan is going into this weekend with something few others can boast — a championship already secured, a fresh EV on the way, and a livery that actually means something.It’s not just a fresh coat of paint. It’s a reminder of where Nissan’s been, where it wants to go, and what it’s betting big on to get there.Let’s just hope thenew Leafsells better than the last one — and that theFormula E teamkeeps winning while it does.

Nissan Formula E Team Debuts Teal Livery In London To Celebrate New Leaf EV first appeared on Autoblog on Jul 22, 2025

This story was originally reported by Autoblog on Jul 22, 2025, where it first appeared.