Formula E and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) have unveiled the GEN4 race car. This new race car is already signalling a big shift in electric motorsport without having set lap times. Marketed as “not just a car, but a new era for the sport”, the GEN4 represents the most advanced, powerful, and sustainable vehicle in Formula E’s history. It’s the result of a true fusion of speed, intelligence, and responsibility.
Performance Meets Precision
At its heart, the new GEN4 is built for pure performance. Delivering 600 kW of power—equivalent to over 815 horsepower—and equipped with active all-wheel drive, it’s set to become the fastest Formula E car ever to hit the track.
“The new technical capabilities will test our drivers like never before,” explained Alberto Longo, Formula E’s Co-Founder and Chief Championship Officer. “From 600 kW of power to active all-wheel drive … It’s a car built for wheel-to-wheel battles and pure racing action.”
The GEN4 also introduces dual aerodynamic modes, offering a high-downforce setup for qualifying and a lower one for race conditions. This is not only giving more adaptability and raw speed but also allowing for more fine-tuning for strategic overtakes.
Sustainability at Full Throttle
The electric motorsport has long prided itself on being the most environmentally conscious motorsport in the world. The GEN4 brings once again ground to this pride. It’s setting an entirely new standard for sustainable engineering. Constructed from 100% recyclable materials and featuring at least 20% recycled content.
“The GEN4 is far more than a race car,” said Jeff Dodds, CEO of Formula E. “It represents over a decade of progress, innovation, and ambition in electric racing … It stands as the most advanced, demanding, and sustainable machine we’ve ever built.”
The car’s ability to regenerate 40% of its own energy during races pushes efficiency to much higher levels. Every component, from its battery systems to its bodywork, has been chosen for minimal environmental impact and ethical sourcing. It’s not just built for the track; it’s a blueprint for the future of clean transport.
A Collaborative Vision for the Future
The next chapter for GEN4 begins now. The Formula E manufacturers Porsche, Nissan, Stellantis, Jaguar, and Lola Cars have entered the development phase to perfect its performance. Each team will integrate its own powertrain and energy management expertise to extract every last drop of potential from the car.
Marek Nawarecki, the FIA’s Senior Circuit Sport Director, called the GEN4 a “bold new technical framework” that allows manufacturers to showcase more road-relevant innovations than ever before. “[The project] raises the bar in terms of the capabilities of electric technology,” he added, “marking the dawn of a bright new era for Formula E that we have no doubt will be its most exciting and electrifying yet.”
For the FIA, the GEN4 isn’t just another natural evolution. This project is a clear statement of intent underlining the green goal. It reflects the governing body’s growing commitment to innovation. While prioritising cost efficiency and road relevance across all its racing categories, starting in the youngest series.
Engineering Excellence, Racing Spirit
Behind the scenes, Formula E’s engineering team has worked closely with the FIA and key partners in battery, chassis, and tyre development to ensure every detail aligns with the championship’s ethos.
“GEN4 is the most advanced Formula E single-seater to date,” said Vincent Gaillardot, Formula E’s Technical Manager at the FIA. “With cutting-edge technology making it the fastest and most powerful electric racing car fans will ever have seen,” he highlights. “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.”
His excitement is underlined by pride in how the green project balances performance with sustainability. “This has only been possible through close collaboration,” Gaillardot noted.
Testing and the Road Ahead
With the covers lifted, the GEN4 is already entering a critical phase of testing and fine-tuning. The first three-day test, for the manufacturers, will take place next week in Spain. The main focus there is to assess the GEN4’s reliability, Bridgestone tyres, and system.
Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds suggested that the real breakthroughs will come once manufacturers start adapting the car to their own philosophies. They will be turning an already extraordinary machine into something truly race-ready.
As performance increases, Formula E’s organisers are also reviewing how circuits might evolve to suit the car’s higher speeds and broader dimensions. While adjustments could be made for safety and spectacle, the series remains determined to preserve its distinctive city-centre racing DNA. A feature many drivers believe defines the sport.
Racing Into a New Era
When the lights go out next winter for the 2026/27 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, the GEN4 will mark more than just a new season. This model will mark a new identity for the sport. An era that is set to fulfil the green promises that have been made. Racing that will be faster, smarter, and cleaner than ever before.
Formula E has always been a testing ground for technology that shapes the cars we drive tomorrow. With the GEN4, it’s delivering that vision at full speed.
As the championship’s leaders often remind fans, Formula E is more than motorsport—it’s a movement. And with the GEN4, that movement just shifted into top gear.