Formula E is set to unveil its latest race car next week ahead of the Monaco E-Prix.
Dubbed the GEN3 Evo, the car will be revealed on Thursday, April 25, and will be raced in Seasons 11 (2024-25) and 12. Formula E says the new car will “deliver even more dramatic wheel to wheel racing,” and have “improved performance characteristics that will highlight Formula E and the FIA’s role in pioneering technology and sustainable motorsport.”
The GEN3 Evo will be the fourth Formula E car, following the Spark-Renault SRT_01E (GEN1), the Spark SRT05e (GEN2), and the current GEN3 car. An evolution of the GEN2 car had been set to roll out during the 2020-21 season but was ultimately delayed due to the pandemic, before being scrapped as running it for a single season before the 2022-23 introduction of the GEN3 was deemed uneconomical.
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“As we prepare to unveil the GEN3 Evo, we’re not just launching a car; we’re continuing to shape the future of racing,” said Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds. “This next iteration not only exemplifies our dedication to innovation and pushing the limits of technology but also enhances our commitment to delivering exhilarating, competitive racing for our fans.
“We are setting new standards in performance that will intensify on-track rivalries and fan engagement, keeping us at the forefront of global motorsports.”
The current GEN3 car has been in use since last season. Powered by a 47 kW-h battery supplied by WAE, the car has a maximum power output of 350 kW (around 470 bhp) – with an additional 250 kW (335 bhp) coming from regen – and a theoretical top speed of over 200 miles per hour. It’s also the first Formula E car equipped to handle in-race charging, the introduction of which has been delayed indefinitely.
While next week’s unveiling will showcase an evolution of Formula E’s current platform, an entirely new car, the GEN4, is set to be introduced from Season 13 (2026-27).
That car will have a battery from Podium Advanced Technologies, tires from Bridgestone (replacing current supplier Hankook), and front powertrains from Marelli, the current supplier. OEMs will continue to produce rear powertrains.