PERRINN 424: The Electric Revolution Aiming to Conquer the Nürburgring and Redefine Speed Forever

"My name is Nico Perrin, and I am an engineer obsessed with speed, innovation, and high performance. From a young age, I was fascinated by Formula 1, mesmerized by the brilliance of engineering and the relentless pursuit of perfection. I grew up watching Ayrton Senna, a driver whose passion, fearlessness, and pursuit of excellence went beyond racing—it was a philosophy, a way of life. His spirit taught me that limits exist only to be pushed beyond imagination.

That belief has shaped my journey. I have worked at the pinnacle of motorsport, Formula 1, where fractions of a second matter. But now, I am writing a new story—one that has never been told before.

For over a decade, I have dedicated myself to a singular mission: to build the car that will break the most prestigious lap record in the world—the Nürburgring Nordschleife. The record belongs to Porsche, a giant in motorsport history. But I believe true innovation comes from those who refuse to accept limits.

Enter PERRINN 424 — a fully electric, ground-breaking race car designed to redefine speed. This is not just about competing with the best; it’s about proving that electric performance is the future. The engineering, design, and technology behind it have been developed with one goal in mind: to be the fastest.

But this is not just about me. This is about a movement. A movement to prove that we, as engineers, can emulate Senna’s passion—that we can lead innovation, inspire change, and redefine what is possible.

I want the world to experience this journey with me. Through a live documentary on social media, I will share the challenges, breakthroughs, and raw emotions of this pursuit.

The Nordschleife awaits. The record is there to be broken. And I am ready.

PERRINN, We are a Team."

Nico Perrin

we are developing 424 to BEcome THE FASTEST ELECTRIC CAR ON THE PLANET

424 Electric Hypercar

800 kW of power

3 Formula E electric motors

Advanced aerodynamics developed like a Formula 1 car


Short term

New lap record at the Nürburgring (Germany)

Beat the current overall record by Porsche 919 (hybrid)

One of the most recognisable and prestigious prize in Motorsport

Long term

To win Le Mans 24h race using hydrogen technology


Partners

Electric drivetrain: Formula E supplier (UK)

Tires: Michelin (France)

Composites: Formula 1 supplier (UK)

Virtual testing facility: Dynisma (UK)

Design and digital infrastructure: PTC (USA)

Sustainability pledge

A mission to become the most sustainable racing team using the attraction of sport and technology to convey the message.

PERRINN is organised as a network, leveraging the latest computing and communication tools available to develop 424 in the most efficient and sustainable way.

Our 3 pillars


Environment

Designed around zero emission powertrain solutions, our innovation process is primarily digital to minimise physical testing.

Social


Governance

A world’s first:

424 is capable of going around the Nürburgring in less than 5 minutes !

Virtual testing at Dynisma
Virtual testing at Dynisma

Project status

Nico Perrin (Founder)

I have 25 years of experience at the top level of Motorsport. My career choices were made with 424 in mind. I wanted to become one of the best engineers in my industry capable of delivering such a complex project.

I was lucky to work for world class teams and to invest time in all aspects of Motorsport engineering and innovation, from concept design, aerodynamic / mechanical design and optimisation to race engineering.

I have a passion for innovation, sustainability and new technologies.

2001-2004; 2012-2013

Le Mans 24h - Race engineer and chief designer at Courage and Pescarolo.

2005-2011

Formula 1 - Race performance engineer and aerodynamicist at Williams F1.

2015-2016

Electric hypercar - Chief aerodynamicist and race engineer for the EP9 world record campaign (electric record at the Nürburgring) at NIO.

2018-present

Formula E - Senior engineer at Jaguar TCS racing (World champion 2024).