Image Credits: cnet.com
Overview
- Gen4 Debut: 2026–27 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
- 0–60 mph: 1.8 seconds—beats F1 cars.
- Power: 600 kW (814 hp), full-time AWD.
- Top Speed: 350 km/h with Attack Mode.
- Regen Braking: 700 kW – recovers 40% of power.
- Battery: 55 kWh—enables aggressive race strategies.
- Aero Modes: High-downforce (qualifying), low-drag (race).
Formula E Gen4 Electric Car 2026: 1.8s 0–60, 814 hp—Out-Accelerates F1!
Formula E has unleashed the Gen4 electric race car, set to storm the 2026–27 season with 0–60 mph in 1.8 seconds—faster than any Formula 1 car off the line. Packing 600 kW (814 hp), full-time AWD, and 700 kW regen, this silent assassin hits 350 km/h and recovers 40% of its power under braking. With a 55 kWh battery and dual aero modes, Gen4 isn’t just evolving—it’s redefining motorsport.
From a curiosity in 2014 to a tech showcase, Formula E now challenges F1’s dominance. As Jack Oliver Smith, Motorsport Week deputy editor, says, “Gen4 might propel Formula E into the mainstream.”
Performance That Shocks
| Metric | Gen4 Spec |
|---|---|
| 0–60 mph | 1.8 seconds (faster than F1) |
| Power | 600 kW (814 hp) |
| Drivetrain | Full-time AWD |
| Top Speed | 350 km/h |
| Regen Braking | 700 kW (40% energy recovery) |
| Battery | 55 kWh |
Attack Mode: F1 DRS Killer
- High-Downforce: Qualifying grip.
- Low-Drag: Race speed boost.
- Overtake Zones: Power surge for daring moves.
From Shadow to Spotlight
- 2014: Silent, efficient—dismissed by V8 fans.
- Now: EV tech lab, global stage.
- Gen4 Leap: Speed + sustainability = mainstream appeal.
“The rapid lap times these cars are expected to clock… will attract racing purists who dismissed Formula E in the past.”
— Jack Oliver Smith, Motorsport Week
Future of Racing?
- EV Viability: Proven on track.
- Tech Transfer: Road-car innovation.
- Fan Shift: Silence → spectacle.
Conclusion: Formula E Steps Out
The Formula E Gen4 isn’t chasing F1—it’s rewriting the rules. With 1.8s acceleration, 814 hp, and 40% regen, it delivers F1 thrill without the roar. As Gen4 hits the grid in 2026, Formula E isn’t the future anymore—it’s the present.
Source: tradebrains.in
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