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FIA Unveils Stunning First Look at Formula E Gen4 Design
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Highlights
- FIA unveiled Gen4 car designs for 2026/27 Formula E Season 13
- Gen4 features bigger chassis, full rear wing return since Gen1
- Permanent all-wheel drive and 600 kW power doubles Gen3 output
- Bridgestone replaces Hankook as tyre supplier with new 18-inch tyres
- Car dimensions increase; weight rises to 1012 kg for Gen4 model
- Private tests show speeds up to 210 mph at Jarama Circuit
Formula E is set for a major step forward as the FIA has published the first detailed drawings for its Gen4 car, which will enter the championship in Season 13 starting in 2026/27.
These new illustrations were made public on June 20, following approval from the FIA World Motor Sport Council and the publication of the complete 72-page technical regulations. Among the most eye-catching changes are a bigger, wider chassis and the comeback of a full rear wing, a feature not seen since the series’ Gen1 era.
The Gen4 model will be about delivering “ultimate performance,” according to Envision Racing’s Sebastien Buemi. Teams will have access to two different aerodynamic configurations—low and high—which will allow for more tactical variety depending on circuit demands.
Permanent all-wheel drive will make its full-time debut in Gen4, a major leap from its previous restricted use in Gen3 Attack Mode or qualifying.
The new car raises performance standards with a power output of 600 kW, nearly double the current Gen3 maximum of 350 kW. That equates to approximately 804 brake horsepower, which is just about 200 bhp less than a current Formula 1 car.
Private testing indicates the Gen4 car can reach speeds up to 210 mph, with simulations predicting Monaco lap times as quick as 1 minute 15 seconds.
Aside from speed, the dimensions for Gen4 are also changing noticeably. The car will measure 5.54 meters in length (an increase of 52 cm over Gen3 Evo) and be wider by roughly 30 centimeters, reaching a total width of 180 cm.
Weight is set to rise, too, with the car tipping the scales at 1012 kg—150 kg heavier than its predecessor. The chassis will continue to be produced by Spark, with the updated battery, now provided by Podium Advanced Technologies, boosting race-long usable energy from 38.5 kWh to 55 kWh.
Tyre supplier will also change, as Bridgestone takes over from Hankook, supplying new 18-inch tyres. Two compounds are in development, one designed specifically for very wet racing conditions, and both front and rear tyres are set to be wider for extra grip.
Manufacturers will have more freedom to develop crucial components like active differentials, moving away from the strict specifications typical of spec series.
Fast-charging will see improvement as well. The PitBoost feature is adjusted, with an increase in energy allocation from 3.85 kWh to 4.05 kWh during quick stops.
These adjustments should improve both strategy and spectacle on track, offering new options for teams while making races more dynamic for fans.
The FIA’s technical package for Gen4 signals a new era where higher performance and greater team freedom position Formula E at the forefront of electric motorsport innovation.
Formula E followers can look forward to seeing these futuristic cars in action by the end of 2026.
John Martinez delivers real-time NASCAR Cup Series and Truck Series news, from live race updates to pit-lane strategy analysis. A graduate of the University of Northwestern Ohio’s Motorsports Technology program, he breaks down rule changes, driver tactics, and championship points with crystal-clear reporting.
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