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Formula E’s fourth era will be introduced at the end of 2026, with the first drawings of its next car having been revealed by the FIA.
Following the recent meeting of the FIA World Motor Sport Council, the first drawings of Formula E’s Gen4 car were unveiled in the new technical regulations. These regulations, spanning 72 pages, were officially approved and released on the FIA’s website. The introduction of Gen4 in Season 13 (2026/27) will bring about a wider and longer car compared to the current Gen3 Evo. Notable design changes include the reinstatement of a full rear wing, absent since Gen1, signaling a return to high-performance aesthetics. The Gen4 car will offer two aerodynamic configurations (low and high) for increased strategic options in car setup, a first for Formula E. With a power output of 600 kW, almost double the current peak power, Gen4 bridges the gap towards Formula 1 power levels and has shown promising performance in testing, reaching speeds of 210 mph and competitive lap times at tracks like Jarama and Monaco.
