Formula E and the FIA have revealed the first images of the new Gen4 all-electric race car. Set to debut in the 2026-27 season, Formula E claims this will be the fastest car in the championship’s history.
Key updates include up to 815hp of power (while using Attack Mode), permanent all-wheel drive and two different aerodynamic configurations. While Formula E hasn’t shared the dimensions, it’s expected to be significantly larger than the current Gen3 Evo car.
- Peak power: 611hp for race, 815hp during Attack Mode
- Permanent all-wheel drive
- Different aero configurations for qualifying and race
Formula E Gen4 specs revealed
More power, permanent all-wheel drive
Formula E says the new Gen4 car has been “designed for wheel-to-wheel battles”. Peak race power is now 611hp (450kW); this will go up to 815hp (600kW) during Attack Mode. The current Gen3 Evo cars have a peak power output of 475hp (350kW).
On the current cars, all-wheel drive is only active during qualifying duels, race starts and Attack Mode. However, the Gen4 racers will feature permanent all-wheel drive. Battery capacity goes up from 47kWh to 55kWh, and energy recuperation will also increase from 600kW to 700kW. Both of these should give teams more energy to play with.
For the first time, Formula E cars will feature two different aerodynamic configurations – a high downforce one optimised for qualifying and a low downforce one designed specifically for race conditions.
Race to road transfer a key focus
Over the past few years, teams like Audi, BMW, Mercedes and McLaren have all decided to quit Formula E. But on the other hand, manufacturers like Porsche, Nissan, Stellantis and Jaguar have all committed to the Gen4 era. In fact, while Porsche has decided to exit the top tier of the World Endurance Championship, it has doubled down on its involvement in Formula E.
Championship organisers have pointed out that it will be key for Formula E to make its machines even more road-relevant for manufacturers. “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,” said Vincent Gaillardot, Formula E technical manager.
He further explained, “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.”
FIA’s senior circuit sport director Marek Nawarecki added that developments like permanent all-wheel drive and active differential “will allow OEMs to incorporate and showcase their own road-relevant technologies more than ever before”.
The Gen4 car also features 100 percent recyclable construction and is built with 20 percent recycled content. With the new cars set to debut in the 2026-27 season, teams have nearly a year for testing and fine-tuning.
Dipan Sur
