"The all-new LEAF NISMO RC shows how we're setting our sights even higher when it comes to raw power and performance—making electric vehicles even more exciting for customers," stated Nissan's global EV marketing head, Daniele Schillaci. "It's our most thrilling expression yet of the philosophy of Nissan Intelligent Mobility."

Nissan plans to build only six of the Leaf Nismo RC, meaning no customer race cars, and certainly no road cars. The automaker will exhibit the Leaf Nismo RC to the public on Sunday, December 2 at its Nismo Festival at Fuji International Speedway, where Nissan will also show off its second-generation Formula E car, due to race for the first time in mid-December.

Possibly best of all about the Leaf Nismo RC is that it's not an exclusive one-seater prototype—Nissan deliberately built the car with two seats so its driving experience can be shared with audiences at major international events supported by Nissan. Included in this will be multiple Formula E races, called ePrix, a series in which Nissan will compete starting later this December.

"All the cars are equipped with passenger seats giving journalists, influencers, celebrities, and Nissan customers a sample of the extreme performance of the Leaf Nismo RC," a Nissan spokesperson told The Drive. "In addition, key journalists will also be given the opportunity to drive the car at selected media events. We are studying fun racing ideas/challenges using all six cars together."