Formula E’s GEN4 sets new standards for power, sustainability in motorsport

RIYADH: Formula E and the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) have unveiled the all-new GEN4 race car — the most advanced, powerful, and sustainable machine in Formula E history — setting a new benchmark for electric racing innovation and performance.

Set to debut in the 2026/27 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, the GEN4 delivers a major leap forward in power and technology, with 600kW of output (equivalent to over 815 horsepower) and active all-wheel drive, making it the fastest and most challenging Formula E car to date.

“The GEN4 is far more than a race car,” said Jeff Dodds, CEO of Formula E. “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.”

The GEN4 features two aerodynamic configurations — high downforce for qualifying and low downforce for races — while 700kW regenerative braking enables the car to recover up to 40 percent of its race energy. With 450kW peak race power, 600kW ATTACK MODE, and a 55kWh energy capacity, the next-generation car is designed to deliver bold strategies and intense wheel-to-wheel action.

“The GEN4 is designed for the pioneers of tomorrow,” said Alberto Longo, Co-Founder and Chief Championship Officer of Formula E. “Its power and active all-wheel drive will test our drivers like never before. Together with the FIA, we’ve created the most challenging Formula E car to master — built for wheel-to-wheel battles and pure racing action.”

Leading the charge in sustainability, the GEN4 features 100 percent recyclable materials, with at least 20 percent