Formula E Reveals Gen4

Formula E and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile put the Gen4 car on track at Circuit Paul Ricard on April 21, starting the series’ next rules era before the 2026/27 season. (fiaformulae.com) The new car is built for 450 kilowatts in race trim and 600 kilowatts in qualifying and Attack Mode, with top speed listed at 335 kilometers per hour, or 208 miles per hour. Formula E said 0-200 kph takes 4.4 seconds, 1.5 seconds quicker than the current Gen3 Evo. (fiaformulae.com) Gen4 is also the first Formula E car with permanent all-wheel drive, meaning power goes to the front and rear axles all race instead of only in limited phases. Formula E said the car uses two aerodynamic setups, with higher downforce for qualifying and lower drag for races. (fiaformulae.com) Formula E is an electric world championship that races mostly on temporary street circuits, so lap time gains come from acceleration, braking and energy recovery as much as raw speed. The series said Gen4 can regenerate up to 700 kilowatts under braking and recover more than 40% of race energy. (fiaformulae.com) The reveal lands months before the championship switches over for the 2026/27 season, which Formula E says begins later this year. The Race reported the first Gen4 season is expected to start in December 2026, after homologation at the end of September and preseason testing in early November. (fiaformulae.com) (the-race.com) The numbers mark a sharp step from the current car. Formula E’s own comparison table lists Gen3 at 350 kilowatts maximum power and Gen4 at 600 kilowatts, while top speed rises from 320 kph to 335 kph and minimum weight increases from 856 kilograms to 950 kilograms. (fiaformulae.com) Manufacturers are already deep into development. The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile said Porsche, Nissan, Stellantis, Jaguar and Lola Cars signed up for Gen4, and The Race reported group tests have already taken place at Monteblanco and Almeria. (fia.com) (the-race.com) Formula E is also using Gen4 to sharpen its pitch that racing tech can feed road cars. The series said the car adds 600-kilowatt charging, a 55 kilowatt-hour battery, power steering and wider hand clearance, while keeping a materials brief that includes 100% recyclable construction and at least 20% recycled content in key components. (fiaformulae.com 1) (fiaformulae.com 2) The first public look came in official images in November 2025, but the Paul Ricard run was the first on-track showcase in front of invited media and guests. That moves Gen4 from render and spec sheet to the car teams will actually race when Formula E opens its next season. (fiaformulae.com 1) (fiaformulae.com 2)