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Formula E is just over a week away from officially unveiling its Gen4 car, marking the beginning of a bold new chapter for the all-electric championship.
With the series approaching the midpoint of its final season under the current Gen3 regulations, attention is rapidly shifting to what comes next. From next season, Gen4 will take centre stage — and based on current rumours and expectations, its competitive debut is set for December.
The Gen4 car will be revealed on April 21 and 22 at Circuit Paul Ricard, where a select group of invited media will see the machine in person for the first time. The launch event will be strictly closed to the general public and to media without invitation.
Formula E has already offered a glimpse of the future. Last November, following pre-season testing in Valencia, the championship released the first digital renders and video clips of the Gen4 car. Since then, development has continued at pace.
Significant testing has been carried out by the FIA and Spark Racing Technology. Former F1 test driver James Rossiter, who also previously served as Maserati team principal in Formula E, has been central to the programme.
Manufacturer testing has also been underway, beginning last November. Across the paddock, preparations for Gen4 are intensifying as teams and suppliers ready themselves for a transformative shift in performance and capability.
At a time when Formula 1’s upcoming power unit regulations are facing criticism — particularly regarding the electrical component — Formula E is preparing to showcase what fully electric technology can deliver.
The Gen4 car will produce a remarkable 600 kW (815+ bhp) in qualifying or hot lap configuration, while race mode output will stand at 450 kW (600+ bhp).
It will feature permanent four-wheel drive and two distinct downforce settings. Lap times are expected to improve significantly, with performance projected to sit between Formula 2 and Formula 1.
Despite being larger and heavier than the current Gen3 Evo — primarily due to a bigger battery — the Gen4 car is capable of exceeding 200 mph.
Gen4 will also mark the arrival of Bridgestone as Formula E’s tyre supplier, replacing Hankook. The move represents the Japanese manufacturer’s return to an FIA single-seater category for the first time since leaving Formula 1 at the end of 2010.
For Formula E, Gen4 represents more than an evolution — it is a statement of intent.
With substantially increased power, higher top speeds, four-wheel drive and greater aerodynamic flexibility, the championship is positioning itself closer to Formula 1 than ever before.
Before long, it may even go beyond it.
He’s a software engineer with a deep passion for Formula 1 and motorsport. He co-founded Formula Live Pulse to make live telemetry and race insights accessible, visual, and easy to follow.
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