Formula E’s most powerful electric race car yet hits whopping 208 mph top speed
Published on Apr 22, 2026 at 6:17 PM (UTC+4)
by Ben Thompson
Last updated on Apr 22, 2026 at 6:17 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
The most powerful electric race car to come out of Formula E has arrived, and it can hit astonishing top speeds.
Set to debut in the 2026-2027 season, the Gen4 Formula E car has been heralded as the next major evolution in electric racing.
Touted as being the fastest and most powerful electric single-seater ever built, this is certainly a car with a reputation that precedes it.
But what is it about the Gen4 that makes it such a revolutionary set of wheels?
Taking a closer look at the Gen4 Formula E
Formula E is the highest class open-wheel single-seater motorsport for electric cars, bringing together some of the fastest racing cars on the planet.
And we’ve seen proof of that time and time again.
Remember when MrBeast raced a Formula E car against a cheetah, with an end result that was surprisingly close?
It brings out the competitive side of the participating brands, as happened with Nissan.
In racing, it’s always about upping the ante and the Gen4 is a perfect demonstration of that.
This car’s figures are exemplary.
It can go from 0 to 62mph in a mere 1.8 seconds.
No, don’t adjust your monitors, you read that correctly.
To put that in perspective, that makes it 30 percent faster than current Formula 1 cars making their way around the track.
Capable of reaching 208mph, this car is not just on another level – it might as well be from a whole other planet.
For a car that weighs less than the average road car, the Gen4 has some serious force behind it, as it’s capable of producing 800hp.
This car is a beast, there’s no two ways about it.
How does the Gen4 compare to the car it’s replacing?
The outgoing Gen3 car is certainly no slouch, but this car still manages to top it.
On average, the Gen4 is faster than the outgoing car by five seconds per lap.
Participating brands include Porsche, Jaguar, Nissan, Stellantis, Mahindra and Lola Cars will all get their chance to take over development after the debut.
“The car sets a new global benchmark for performance, innovation and sustainability, reflecting the direction of future vehicle technology,” FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said.
You may have noticed he mentioned sustainability.
It’s not just this car’s status as an EV that gives it some eco-cred.
Around 20 percent of the car’s materials are recycled, with the tires using a high proportion of natural and recycled compounds.
The battery itself is designed without the use of rare earth minerals.
In more ways than one, this car is a game-changer, and we can’t wait to see it perform later this year.
Following stints at LadBible, The Sun, The New York Post, and the Daily Mail, Ben joined the team full-time in February 2025. In his role as Senior Content Writer, his sparkling copy, the ability to sniff out a good story at 100 paces, and a GSOH quickly led to him becoming an integral and invaluable member of the writing staff.
