FIA, Formula E Unleash the GEN4 With Its Debut Run Reaching Over 208 MPH
Set for its competitive debut in the 2026-27 season, the GEN4 race car has a 71% increase in power, underlining a step change in electric racing performance…
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and Formula E have unleashed the GEN4 car on track in its debut run in the South of France, signaling the beginning of a new era for electric motorsport, organization officials stated in a press release. This all-new car will be raced in the 2026/27 Season of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
The new GEN4 is capable of speeds over 335kph (208 mph), 0–100kph (0–62 mph) in approximately 1.8 seconds, and 0–200kph (0–124 mph) in just 4.4 seconds—1.5 seconds faster than its predecessor. The race car produces up to 600kW of power, a 71% increase in base output over GEN3 Evo, and is also the only single-seater with permanent all-wheel drive, promising to deliver the fastest-ever lap times by a Formula E car, noted the release.
GEN4 as a Testbed for Future EV Technology
As the only all-electric FIA World Championship, GEN4 is both at the pinnacle of motorsport innovation and a testbed for future mobility. With more freedom given to manufacturers to implement their in-house technologies, GEN4 is expected to be even more road-relevant, officials said. In addition, sustainability remains a central pillar of innovation, and the car will feature at least 20% recycled materials across key components.
“The new GEN4 Formula E car marks a significant step forward for electric racing, setting a new global benchmark for performance, innovation and sustainability,” said H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, FIA president. “It is not just a fast car; it is a statement of intent about the future of this technology. I am proud that the FIA and its partners in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship are leading this vision.”
“Seeing what GEN4 can do on track for the first time is a real milestone for Formula E; we are now delivering performance levels that were thought impossible for electric vehicles just five years ago,” said Jeff Dodds, CEO, Formula E. “The step up in performance is immediately clear, from the speed and power to the way it delivers on track, and there was a genuine buzz among everyone who witnessed it. This is a hugely exciting moment for the championship as we head into the upcoming 2026/27 Season.”
