Formula E Debuts Gen4 Car at Paul Ricard

Formula E marked a pivotal advancement in electric motorsport Tuesday with the on-track debut of its next-generation Gen4 car at Circuit Paul Ricard in France. The vehicle, designed for the 2026-27 season, demonstrated superior speed and power, reaching over 320 kilometers per hour and delivering up to 805 horsepower in qualifying or Attack Mode, a roughly 70 percent increase over the current Gen3 Evo model.

The Gen4 introduces several innovations, including permanent all-wheel drive, full recyclability, and a switch to Bridgestone tires from Hankook. Larger than its predecessors at 950 kilograms and with a redesigned cockpit featuring power steering for enhanced driver comfort, the car also incorporates a 51.2 kilowatt-hour battery and regenerative braking capable of recuperating up to 700 kilowatts. These upgrades enable acceleration from zero to 100 kilometers per hour in 1.8 seconds and support ultrafast charging at 600 kilowatts. Aerodynamic enhancements, including adjustable packages for low-drag racing and high-downforce qualifying, promise lap times competitive with Formula 2 and closer to Formula 1 levels.

Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds described the unveiling as a milestone....