Formula E and FIA unveil all-new GEN4 race car
Formula E – majority owned by Liberty Global – and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) have revealed the all-new GEN4 race car, marking a reinvention of motorsport and the next chapter of electric racing.
Capable of rapid speeds, the fastest Formula E car in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship’s history has been engineered for the pioneers of today and next-generation talent of tomorrow, setting a new global standard for innovation, speed, and sustainability.
Set to debut in the 2026/27 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship season, the GEN4 will be far more powerful than its GEN3 predecessor with 600kW of power available (equivalent to over 815hp) plus active all-wheel drive in every phase of the race.
Every feature on the GEN4, from active all-wheel drive and active differential, demonstrates all the technologies electric cars offer, making this machine more road-relevant for manufacturers and their future vehicle innovation than ever before.
Key technical enhancements for the new GEN4 race car include:
- Design: The GEN4 features two distinct aerodynamic configurations: high downforce, optimised for qualifying, and low downforce designed specifically for race conditions, delivering unmatched performance on track.
- Performance & Technology Highlights: GEN4 delivers a dramatic boost in performance and technology with 450kW peak race power, 600kW ATTACK MODE for powerful overtakes, enhanced 700kW regenerative braking, and race energy capacity up to 55kWh for bolder race strategies.
- Sustainability Innovations: The construction of the GEN4 features 100% recyclable materials (with at least 20% recycled content), delivering unmatched performance, driving the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship’s leadership as the world’s most sustainable motorsport.
The GEN4 will now be put through its paces at the hands of ABB FIA Formula E World Championship’s registered GEN4 manufacturers – Porsche, Nissan, Stellantis, Jaguar and Lola Cars. Experts will implement their in house technologies, transferring their expertise in power train and energy management to calibrate and push the performance capabilities of the car to its limits ahead of its debut at the start of the 2026/27 season.
Jeff Dodds, CEO at Formula E, said: “The GEN4 is far more than a race car. It represents over a decade of progress, innovation, and ambition in electric racing. Co-developed with the FIA, it stands as the most advanced, demanding, and sustainable machine we’ve ever built, redefining what’s possible in performance and environmental responsibility. With GEN4, Formula E strengthens its position as the world’s most forward-thinking sport and a true racing pioneer.”
Marek Nawarecki, Senior Circuit Sport Director at FIA, said: “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 underscores just how far the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship has come since 2014. Ready to race in Season 13, this bold new technical framework supplied by the FIA together with Formula E, will allow OEMs to incorporate and showcase their own road-relevant technologies more than ever before, marking the dawn of a bright new era for Formula E that we have no doubt will be its most exciting and electrifying yet.”
