Nissan to debut BladeGlider EV at Goodwood

The all-electric Nissan BladeGlider prototype is set to be debuted at the Goodwood Festival of Speed today, 29 June.

Last driven on the Monaco street circuit, it can be seen in action on the Hillclimb during the Supercar run on the first three days of the show and will be put through its paces on the circuit on the final Sunday, 30 June.

When it’s not gliding up the Hill, the BladeGlider will be on display in the paddock, giving visitors the opportunity to get an up-close and personal look at this cutting-edge prototype.

The BladeGlider prototype forms part of Nissan’s on-going commitment to the development of zero-emission vehicles and new automotive technologies including autonomous drive systems and connectivity.

Power is 100 percent electric, with exceptional powertrain performance delivered by Nissan’s technical partner for the BladeGlider project, UK-based Williams Advanced Engineering.

The maximum speed of the demonstration models is in excess of 190km/h, with 0-100km/h taking less than 5 seconds. The rear wheels’ drive is provided by two 130kW electric motors – one for each wheel.