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
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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
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 cent1 of EV drivers state that the range autonomy of their electric car was better than expected before purchase.
Buemi also feels charging his LEAF is an easy and stress-free experience thanks to the various methods and charging infrastructure that has increased year-on-year. “In the last 10 years, charging point infrastructure has improved enormously. Even in Switzerland where I live, it’s really easy to find a charging point, making it a seamless experience charging my LEAF,” Buemi adds.
Buemi charging his Nissan LEAF
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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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
