Formula E's new Gen 4 can open a whole new world to the series, and here's why.

• Formula E showed the world it's fastest and most advanced car yet.

• Up to 815hp and "faster than the current Formula 2 cars".

Formula E's new Gen 4 car. Photograph: FIA Formula E

Three weeks ago the FIA and Formula E revealed their new Gen 4 car. The new all-electric single-seater not only promises to be more efficient and faster than its predecesor, the Gen 3 EVO, but is also said to be capable of going over eight seconds a lap faster in circuits such as Monaco.

The biggest change compared to the previous generations is the more complex aerodynamics, which come with a risk, as the dirty air will increase too. This effect however will be reduced to some degree thanks to the brand new active All-Wheel Drive system, which will produce more mechanical grip.

The Gen 4 in a private test in Spain. Photograph: FIA Formula E

The car bring a whole range of changes to nearly every aspect of car management as well. A boost of the Attack Mode's power output to 600kW, along with a 750kW regenerative braking, is set to end with the pack-racing phenomenon that has haunted the series ever since the introduction of the Gen 3 car.

It also brings the introduction of high and low aero packages in an attempt to maximize the car's performance at every circuit on the calendar, with the differences between both packages still unknown.

With lap times expected to drastically lower and speeds set to reach an all-time high, it is also expected that Formula E's calendar for the 2026/27 season could undergo big changes to accomodate the new cars - most likely having more permanent tracks to ensure the drivers and teams safety.

Formula E testing in the Jarama Circuit, Madrid. Photograph: Simon Galloway / LAT Images for Formula E

However as promising as the new Gen 4 looks, Formula E's Gen 3 EVO still has another season to go. Last season had a very clear winner in Oliver Rowland's Nissan who clinched the championship with two races to go.

The 2025/26 will get underway for it's 12th season of racing in just ten days' time at São Paulo, with fans eager for the series return. Will we see an exciting end to the Gen 3 EVO era? Only time will tell...