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Porsche is pushing on with its Gen4 development ahead of its competitive introduction next season in Formula E.
Porsche has unveiled its Gen4 development, with team principal Florian Modlinger describing Formula E’s upcoming era as “revolutionary”. The Weissach-based team, the third to commit to Formula E’s next era in May 2024, has been making significant progress since then. Competitive implementation of Gen4 is slated for the start of the next season, projected to kick off in December this year; private testing has already commenced. Porsche participated in private testing for Gen4 in November in Monteblanco and the second test in Almeria last month. With more components developed in-house as part of Gen4, Porsche is pushing forward with development until October, just before pre-season testing. Notably, Porsche is enhancing efficiency and focusing on weight, durability, and cost reductions, in addition to boosting power to 600 kW (815 bhp) for Gen4. The team’s commitment to in-house development from operating software to drivetrain components showcases its dedication to electric drive advancements in the Formula E landscape.
