The future of Formula E has just been accelerated. The all-electric racing series will remain in place until at least 2048. All thanks to a 10-year agreement that the FIA and Formula E signed. This is a clear sign that electric motorsport is here to stay. Not only that, but the new calendar promises daring rule changes. The 17-race calendar puts its emphasis on sustainability and diversity in Season 12 (2025–26).
A Deal to Promote Electric Racing Through 2048
The new contract between Formula E Holdings Limited and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), which was announced in July, solidifies the series’ status as the only all-electric single-seater championship for many years to come. Backed by Liberty Global, the deal provides Formula E with a long-term framework to keep innovating, investing, and expanding its global fanbase.
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem hailed the extension as a milestone for motorsport:
“This milestone reaffirms our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and technological progress, which are all central to the Championship’s unique identity and purpose. It also aligns with our broader goal of increasing global participation and driving more accessible motorsport for all.”
Since its debut in 2014 on the streets of Beijing, Formula E has grown into a global spectacle. An electric event that now reaches around 400 million fans and is broadcast to half a billion viewers worldwide. With races staged in iconic cities like Monaco, Tokyo, and London, it’s become the face of urban, sustainable racing.
GEN3 Evo: A Glimpse of Electric Speed
If the future needed a symbol, the new GEN3 Evo car is it. Launched earlier this year, the latest evolution of Formula E’s race car is astonishingly quick—accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 1.82 seconds, faster than a Formula 1 car, and capable of hitting 200 mph. Nearly half the energy it uses in a race is regenerated through braking.
Even its design promotes sustainability: the bodywork uses natural and recycled carbon fibres, and the tyres are composed of 35% recycled materials. It’s both a showcase of engineering prowess and a statement of intent for greener motorsport.
Season 12: The Biggest Calendar Yet
The 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is officially the largest in the series’ young history. Seventeen races across eleven cities will make up the calendar, featuring both familiar favourites and exciting debuts.
After a six-year absence, Sanya on China’s tropical Hainan Island returns to the schedule, joining Shanghai to give China three races for the first time since 2019. New destinations also include Madrid, expanding the series’ reach and reaffirming its global ambition.
“This unprecedented 17-race schedule blends the very best of long-standing Formula E venues and new additions in dynamic global cities,” said Pablo Martino, Head of Formula E at the FIA. “There is a great deal to look forward to over the upcoming ten months.”
A Faster, Tighter, More Competitive Format
Formula E’s on-track action is also getting a shake-up. The qualifying sessions have been trimmed. Group stages will now last just 10 minutes, promising a snappier, more intense battle for pole. The Duels remain but will now feature shorter gaps between rounds to maintain momentum.
The ATTACK MODE, which gives drivers a temporary power boost, has also evolved. PIT BOOST races will now feature only one ATTACK MODE activation, while non-PIT BOOST events will retain two. Drivers are no longer penalised for not using the full boost duration, allowing for greater strategy and unpredictability.
Progress Off the Track: Equality and Inclusion
Formula E made a historic change to its financial rules by excluding maternity and paternity benefits from the cost cap. This is the first time this has ever happened in a major motorsport. The update guarantees that teams can assist their employees at significant life events without compromising their ability to compete.
The change ties into Formula E’s broader Women’s Strategy, which includes initiatives like FIA Girls on Track, offering hundreds of young women hands-on STEM experiences at race weekends. Meanwhile, this October’s second all-women test in Valencia continues the series’ push to break barriers and develop female driver talent.
“The introduction of maternity and parental pay exclusions from the cost cap is a milestone for Formula E,” said Alberto Longo, Co-Founder and Chief Championship Officer at Formula E. “Ensuring that teams can fully support their people through key life moments without compromise”
A Championship Built for the Future
Formula E’s success lies in its fusion of entertainment, technology, and purpose. With manufacturers like Porsche, Jaguar, Nissan, Maserati, Stellantis, Mahindra and Lola-Yamaha all competing, the championship continues to push the boundaries of what electric racing can achieve—both on and off the track.
As Liberty Global CEO Mike Fries put it:
“This is the motorsport of the future—a championship that combines the very latest technology, close-combat racing, and a mission that really matters.”
And with the FIA’s backing secured through to 2048, Formula E now has the runway to realise that mission—redefining not just motorsport, but mobility itself. Formula E isn’t just extending its future—it’s accelerating into it with more races, faster cars, and a renewed commitment to equality and sustainability.
Season 12 looks set to define what electric racing, and the sport as a whole, will look like for decades to come.