Nico Müller impressed by the future of Formula E: "Gen4 is a real beast!"

With 600 kW (816 hp), permanent all-wheel drive, new tires, and significantly increased downforce, the GEN4 represents a technological leap forward. More components will also be developed in-house, including the DC/DC converter and the electronic braking system with no direct mechanical linkage, while maintaining energy efficiency above 97% between the battery and the wheels.

In mid-January, the GEN4 Porsche had already completed 1,472 km of testing on the Spanish circuits of Monteblanco and Almería, exclusively within the framework of the manufacturer's development program, in addition to significant work carried out in the simulator. Porsche must simultaneously manage the operation of the GEN3 Evo in races and the design of this new generation, in shorter cycles and under intense pressure to deliver results. Initial feedback from the drivers is particularly enthusiastic. 2024 World Champion Pascal Wehrlein highlights a significant increase in speed in fast corners thanks to the new downforce. His teammate Nico Müller goes even further.

« The GEN4 is a real beast, with enormous power and traction thanks to its permanent all-wheel drive. explains the former pilot Peugeot en WEC. You could almost say it's a different discipline altogether. The way the car accelerates, brakes, and the aggressiveness with which you can drive it to shave off a few tenths of a second: the whole thing reminds me of supercars in rallycrossThe sporting regulations for this new era are not yet defined, but from a purely technical point of view, the nature of the races is set to change significantly. I am curious and very eager to get started on the next phase of testing. »

Hardware development will continue until the autumn, before FIA ​​homologation. A key step for a GEN4 destined to usher in a new technological and spectacular era in Formula E.

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