Le Mans Prototype Plans With World's Fastest Electric Racing Car

• Nissan ZEOD RC will utilize the same lithium battery technology as used in the award-winning Nissan LEAF
• The Nissan ZEOD RC will achieve speeds in excess of 300km/h
• Multiple electric drivetrain technologies to be tested before racing in 2014 Le Mans 24 Hour and assesed for potential in LM P1
• Nissan again at the forefront of Zero Emission and battery technology

LE MANS, France – Nissan today unveiled the groundbreaking, innovative ZEOD RC - the world's fastest electric racing car that will reach speeds of more than 300km/h with electric technology at the Le Mans 24 Hours.
The ZEOD RC (Zero Emission On Demand Racing Car) will make its race debut at next year's Le Mans 24 Hour. The global leader in electric vehicles for the road, Nissan will trial variants of new electric drive train technologies as part of its intended future return to LM P1 competition to challenge for overall victory at the world's most prestigious endurance race.
Nissan's invitation from the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO) to compete in the 2014 Le Mans 24 Hours was announced by Nissan Chairman and CEO Carlos Ghosn in Japan in February. The car will compete under the ACO's "Garage 56" entry – an additional spot on the grid for vehicles that showcase new and innovative technology.