FIA Formula E’s all-new GEN4 race car resets the series with 600 kW on tap, active all-wheel drive, and a 50% power jump over GEN3 Evo. Designed to be the most demanding Formula E car yet, it puts wheel-to-wheel control at the forefront, with an active differential and systems tuned for road-relevant innovation. Sustainability moves in lockstep with speed. The powertrain targets near-100% motor efficiency, harvesting up to 40% of race energy, while construction uses 100% recyclable materials to push circular design from concept to cockpit. Manufacturers now lead rigorous development to fine-tune the platform ahead of its 2026/27 World Championship debut. The result isn’t just a faster Formula E car—it’s a clearer vision of where electric performance is heading.
Dual-aero pace, 600 kW attack, 700 kW regenerative breaking—sustainable and manufacturer-tuned
GEN4 introduces two aerodynamic setups with high downforce for qualifying and low downforce for racing, so teams can tune the car to each session. It delivers 450 kW in race trim and 600 kW in ATTACK MODE, which supports confident overtakes and closer battles. Regenerative braking reaches 700 kW and race energy capacity is up to 55 kWh, enabling bolder strategy without dulling pace. The build uses 100% recyclable materials with at least 20% recycled content, which strengthens Formula E leadership in sustainable motorsport. New images and video are out and development now moves to Porsche, Nissan, Stellantis, Jaguar, and Lola Cars. Their experts apply in house powertrain and energy management know how to calibrate the platform and push performance to the limit ahead of the debut. The program brings road technology into the sport and reaffirms the championship as the most relevant stage for manufacturers.
A decade’s leap—FIA co-developed, sustainability-led, performance redefined
According to Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds, the GEN4 marks a major milestone in the championship’s journey. It builds on more than ten years of innovation and competition, combining performance with purpose. Created in close collaboration with the FIA, the car embodies the next level of electric racing technology while setting new standards for sustainability. With the GEN4, Formula E reinforces its role as a leader in future-focused motorsport. Proving that speed, efficiency, and responsibility can move forward together.
“The GEN4 is far more than a race car. It represents over a decade of progress, innovation, and ambition in electric racing. Co-developed with the FIA, it stands as the most advanced, demanding, and sustainable machine we’ve ever built, redefining what’s possible in performance and environmental responsibility. With GEN4, Formula E strengthens its position as the world’s most forward-thinking sport and a true racing pioneer.”
Season 13 benchmark—new FIA framework brings road tech to the grid and ups the spectacle
FIA senior circuit sport director Marek Nawarecki highlighted how GEN4 set a new benchmark for electric racing and showed the progress made since the first Formula E season in 2014. The car will line up for Season 13 and arrives with a fresh technical rule set shaped with Formula E. That framework lets manufacturers bring more of their road technology into competition. The result points to a new chapter for the championship, with greater relevance, higher stakes, and even more spectacle.
“We are very proud to present the innovative GEN4 Formula E single-seater – a car that once again raises the bar in terms of the capabilities of electric technology in motorsport, and underscores just how far the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship has come since 2014. Ready to race in Season 13, this bold new technical framework supplied by the FIA together with Formula E, will allow OEMs to incorporate and showcase their own road-relevant technologies more than ever before, marking the dawn of a bright new era for Formula E that we have no doubt will be its most exciting and electrifying yet.”
600 kW, active AWD—built for wheel-to-wheel combat and the toughest test yet
Formula E co-founder and chief championship officer Alberto Longo framed GEN4 as a car built for bold talent and close combat. With up to 600 kW and active all-wheel drive, it asks more of drivers and rewards precision. The package is tuned for side by side fights and clear passes. Credit went to the FIA for a deep technical partnership that shaped this step. Manufacturers and teams now refine the platform with their performance experts. The aim is simple. Create the hardest Formula E car to master and deliver thrilling racing for fans everywhere.
“The GEN4 is designed for the pioneers of tomorrow. The new technical capabilities, from 600kW of power to active all-wheel drive, will test our drivers like never before. It’s a car built for wheel-to-wheel battles and pure racing action. I’d like to thank our partners at the FIA for their collaboration in this incredible innovation, and we look forward to further collaboration as our manufacturers and teams hone these machines with their performance experts. Together with the FIA, we’ve created the most challenging Formula E car to master, and we can’t wait to see the incredible racing it will deliver for fans around the world.”
815 hp Attack Mode, permanent AWD—sharp end of the FIA single-seater ladder
FIA technical manager Vincent Gaillardot positioned GEN4 at the top of electric single-seaters, with technology that makes it the quickest and most powerful Formula E car yet. Drivers can call on more than 815 hp in Attack Mode with permanent all-wheel drive, sharper aerodynamics, and extra grip from larger tyres. The package sits at the sharp end of the FIA single-seater ladder and ranks among the highest performance racing cars in the world.
“GEN4 is the most advanced Formula E single-seater to-date, with cutting-edge technology making it the fastest and most powerful electric racing car fans will ever have seen. With drivers able to deploy more than 815hp in Attack Mode as well as permanent all-wheel-drive, enhanced aerodynamics and greater grip levels from bigger tyres, GEN4 slots in at the sharp end of the FIA’s single-seater pyramid and will be one of the highest performance racing cars anywhere in the world.
Engineers eased limits on many control features to boost road relevance, kept costs in check, and hit every development milestone. That progress came through close work with chassis, tyre, battery, front powertrain, and charging partners, alongside committed manufacturers. Development now continues with two combined tests that will refine the car even further.
“This has been achieved while reducing the restrictions on as many control system features as possible, for road relevancy purposes, carefully managing costs and meeting all development timelines. This has only been possible through close collaboration with our chassis, tyre, battery, front powertrain and charging partners, and we thank all of them for their earnest efforts. We also thank our manufacturers for their commitment, and we will continue working closely together on the development with the two forthcoming combined tests.”
