Could Formula E GEN4’s Epic New Performance Satisfy Max Verstappen?

LifestyleCars & BikesCould Formula E GEN4’s Epic New Performance Satisfy Max Verstappen?ByJames Morris,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. James Morris covers the rapidly growing world of electric vehicles.Follow AuthorMay 16, 2026, 04:30am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.GEN4 is the most powerful Formula E car yet by a big margin.LAT ImagesFormula E has changed a lot over its 12 seasons so far. From an almost comical beginning in its first four seasons involving a midrace change of car, the series has constantly improved its technology, with ultra-rapid pitstop charging added since season 11. But the next evolution promises the biggest step forward yet. Formula E GEN4, arriving next season, will deliver more power and many other changes to ramp up the excitement to a new level.Formula E GEN4’s Massive Leap In Performance“It’s a big step,” says Thomas Chevaucher, FIA Technical Engineering Director. “It’s the highest performing Formula E that ever existed, the most powerful, but also a huge technological step.” The new GEN4 car has a significantly updated powertrain, offering 600kW of peak power (815bhp), a 71% increase over GEN3’s 350kW, although race power will be limited to 450kW, a 50% increase on the previous 300kW. The car will have a top speed of over 208mph, with the ability to hit 62mph in around 1.8 seconds. Most significantly, all-wheel drive will be on all the time, rather than just in ATTACK MODE and qualifying. The dual motors can also deliver even more regenerative power than before – 700kW, a 17% increase over GEN3. “This is our golden opportunity to unlock the full potential of Formula E,” says Ian James, Team Principal, Jaguar TCS. “That will only develop and improve further as we go forward. We're going to open a lot of people's eyes to how performant and exciting electric racing can be. Those of us w...