Formula E unveils its new Gen4, developing over 800 horsepower

It will make its debut during the 2026-2027 Gen4 season. Formula E was presented this Wednesday. Among the promises of this new generation of carIt is notably highlighted as being the fastest car in the history of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. Specifically, it can deliver 600 kW of power. In terms of equivalents, this represents 815 horsepower, in addition to featuring active all-wheel drive. By comparison, the Gen3 Evo delivers a maximum of 400 kW, or up to 536 horsepower.

More challenging for drivers to master, the car has been completely redesigned in terms of its battery system, tires, and even the bodywork itself. Aerodynamically, two configurations are now available: one with low downforce, designed for qualifying, and the other with higher downforce, geared towards race performance. During the race, the power available to drivers will be 450 kW, while an attack mode will also be available, allowing the cars to deliver their full power, up to a maximum of 600 kW. Finally, 100% of the car's components will be recyclable – with 20% of the components already being recycled.

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In practical terms, the manufacturers currently involved in the discipline will have the task of finding the greatest possible performance from this new generation, while also contributing their diverse experiences in the championship to allow this version to be improved before the start of the season. Here, PorscheNissan, Stellantis, Jaguar and Lola Cars will be involved.

“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 underlines how far the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship has progressed since 2014,” says Marek Nawarecki, FIA Senior Director of Circuit SportsReady for Season 13, this bold new technical framework, provided by the FIA ​​in collaboration with Formula E, will allow car manufacturers to integrate and showcase their own road-going technologies like never before, marking the dawn of a promising new era for Formula E, which will undoubtedly be the most exciting and electrifying yet.

Meet the GEN4. The future of electric racing is FAST⚡️ pic.twitter.com/Ke4f0VvfNY

— Formula E (@FIAFormulaE) November 5, 2025

Like Porsche, which – in a context of extreme financial difficulties – chose to leave the WEC to focus more on its commitments in Formula E and in IMSAThis role as a vector between motorsport and the market seems increasingly clear from the point of view "This result was achieved while minimizing restrictions on the functionalities of the control system, for reasons of road relevance, while controlling costs and respecting all development deadlines." adds Vincent Gaillardot, technical manager of Formula E at the FIA. This was only possible thanks to close collaboration with our partners in charge of the chassis, tires, battery, front powertrain, and charging, and we thank them all for their sustained efforts.