Formula E Gen4

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Formula E Gen4
Category Formula E
Predecessor Formula E Gen3
Technical specifications
Chassis Spark Racing Technology
Length5,540 mm (218.1 in)
Width1,800 mm (70.9 in)
Height1,025 mm (40.4 in)
Wheelbase 3,080 mm (121.3 in)
Electric motor Front, mid-rear
Battery55 kWh Podium Advanced Technologies
Power
  • 600 kW (805 hp; 816 PS) (qualifying and attack mode)
  • 450 kW (603 hp; 612 PS) (race) [1]
Weight1,016 kg (2,240 lb) [2]
Tyres
Competition history

The Formula E Gen4 is the fourth generation of all-electric single-seater racing cars designed for use in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. [4] The car was officially unveiled on 5th November 2025. [4] [5] [6] The Gen4 is forecasted to make its racing debut in Season 13 (2026-27). [4]

Contents

Improvement to the previous Gen3 Evo car include permanent all-wheel drive, [2] [3] with a new rear wing which allows 2 aerodynamic configurations. [3] Each car will be built from at least 20% recyclable materials, with the whole car designed to be recyclable after its use. [3] Prototype cars have been tested by manufacturers in late 2025. [2]

Reception

The Gen4 car has been described as a “quantum leap” in electric racing technology. Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds emphasized that it represents “over a decade of progress, innovation, and ambition in electric racing”. Motorsport media highlighted its potential to attract greater respect and viewership for the championship.[ citation needed ]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Vinel, Ben (17 December 2025). "Formula E reveals new 800hp Gen4 car". Motorsport.com. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 Smith, Sam (24 July 2025). "First look at Formula E's fastest and most powerful car for Gen4". The Race. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Formula E Unveils Gen 4 Car: A Leap in Power, Speed, and Sustainability - Speedway Digest - Home for NASCAR News". Speedway Digest. 12 November 2025. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 Gitlin, Jonathan M. (5 November 2025). ""So much more menacing": Formula E's new Gen4 car breaks cover". Ars Technica. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
  5. ↑ Smith, Jack Oliver (5 November 2025). "Formula E unveils groundbreaking 'trailblazer' GEN4 car". Motorsport Week. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
  6. ↑ "FIA and Formula E unveil GEN4: Setting a new benchmark for speed, sustainability and innovation in motorsport". Federation Internationale de l'Automobile. 5 November 2025. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
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