Porsche's New Formula E Car Pushes Boundaries

Lighter, more powerful, and more cost-efficient GEN4 car set to debut in 2026 season

Feb. 5, 2026 at 2:31am

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Porsche's development of its next Formula E race car is in full swing, with the new all-electric single-seater featuring 804 hp/(600 kW), permanent all-wheel drive, new tires, and significantly increased downforce. The so-called GEN4 car represents the biggest performance leap seen in the championship to date, with many key components developed in-house by Porsche Motorsport to be lighter, higher performing, and more cost-efficient.

Why it matters

Porsche's focus on in-house developments for the Formula E program aligns with its strategy of transferring learnings from the race series to its production sports cars. The GEN4 car's technical advancements, including a 71% increase in power, are expected to have a significant impact on the future of Formula E racing.

The details

The GEN4 Porsche Formula E car has completed almost 915 test miles on Spanish circuits, with a large proportion of the development and testing work taking place in the simulator to save resources and costs. The concept phase began in 2024, and Porsche has been working in an agile manner, similar to series-production projects, to develop the GEN3 Evo and the new GEN4 car simultaneously.

  • The GEN4 Porsche Formula E car has been testing since November 2025.
  • By mid-January 2026, the GEN4 Porsche had completed almost 915 test miles.
  • The project started during Season 10, when Porsche was still racing the predecessor of the current GEN3 Evo, the GEN3.

The players

Thomas Laudenbach

Head of Porsche Motorsport.

Florian Modlinger

Director Factory Motorsport Formula E.

Pascal Wehrlein

Porsche factory driver.

Nico Müller

Porsche factory driver.

Porsche Motorsport

The motorsport division of the German automobile manufacturer Porsche.

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What they’re saying

“In Formula E, we primarily develop the technical components that are relevant for our production sports cars. That is one of the reasons why we compete in Formula E.”

— Thomas Laudenbach, Head of Porsche Motorsport (porsche.com)

“With the current car, the efficiency of our drivetrain is over 97 percent. From the battery to the wheel, less than 3 percent of the energy used is lost – close to perfection and a key advantage of electric drive.”

— Florian Modlinger, Director Factory Motorsport Formula E (porsche.com)

“I was able to drive the new car for the first time in Almería. It is really fast and great fun to drive. Thanks to the new aerodynamics, we are significantly quicker, especially through the faster corners. They generate noticeable downforce.”

— Pascal Wehrlein, Porsche factory driver (porsche.com)

“The GEN4 is a real beast – with huge power and traction thanks to the permanent all-wheel drive. You could almost say it feels like a different sport.”

— Nico Müller, Porsche factory driver (porsche.com)

What’s next

Further development and optimization of the GEN4 Porsche Formula E car will continue until the FIA homologates the specification in the autumn of 2026.

The takeaway

Porsche's focus on in-house developments for its Formula E program reflects the brand's commitment to transferring learnings from the race series to its production sports cars. The revolutionary GEN4 car, with its significant performance gains, is poised to reshape the future of Formula E racing.