Formula E and the FIA have just pulled the wraps off the new GEN4 race car – the next leap for all-electric motorsport and the boldest redesign the championship has seen since its launch. Set to debut in the 2026/27 season, the GEN4 is faster, cleaner, and far more advanced than anything Formula E has ever put on a track.
The all-electric single-seater can deliver up to 600kW of power, the equivalent of over 815 horsepower, and features active all-wheel drive for the first time in Formula E history. It’s built for close racing, aggressive overtakes, and a level of control that will test even the most skilled drivers.
“This is the most challenging Formula E car to master,” says Alberto Longo, Formula E’s Co-Founder and Chief Championship Officer. “It’s designed for wheel-to-wheel battles and pure racing action.”
Built for Speed and Sustainability
The GEN4 doesn’t just chase speed. Formula E calls it the most sustainable race car ever built. The chassis and bodywork use 100% recyclable materials, with at least 20% coming from recycled sources. Every part of its supply chain has been designed with ethical sourcing and circular production in mind – from the tyres and battery systems to the car’s composite structure.
Under the surface, the car’s performance specs read like a manifesto for next-gen racing. Drivers will have access to 450kW of race power, rising to 600kW in Attack Mode, plus 700kW of regenerative braking to recover more energy than ever before. The GEN4 also features two aerodynamic setups: a high downforce mode for qualifying and a low downforce mode for race conditions.
“This car represents more than a decade of innovation and ambition,” said Jeff Dodds, CEO of Formula E. “It’s the most advanced, demanding, and sustainable machine we’ve ever built. GEN4 redefines what’s possible in both performance and environmental responsibility.”
Road-Relevant by Design
Formula E says the GEN4 is designed to be more relevant to road cars than any previous generation. The inclusion of features like active differential systems and dual powertrains brings it closer to the electric vehicles that manufacturers like Porsche, Nissan, Stellantis, Jaguar, and Lola Cars are already developing for consumers.
FIA Senior Circuit Sport Director Marek Nawarecki calls it “a bold new technical framework” that allows manufacturers to showcase real-world innovations directly on the racetrack.
A New Era of Electric Racing
The GEN4 will now enter testing with Formula E’s registered manufacturers ahead of its first competitive outing in Season 13. These tests will help refine the powertrain, aerodynamics, and energy management systems before the car’s official debut.
“GEN4 is the most advanced Formula E single-seater to date,” said Vincent Gaillardot, Formula E’s Technical Manager at the FIA. “With over 815 horsepower available in Attack Mode, permanent all-wheel drive, and enhanced grip from larger tyres, this car ranks among the highest-performance racing machines anywhere in the world.”
Formula E promises that the GEN4 isn’t just an evolution but a statement of intent. The series that started as a proof-of-concept for electric racing is now building the blueprint for the future of motorsport.
